Network Administrator

the Trace
Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$64,000.0 - $69,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Command-Line Interface Configuration Management Databases Cyber Security Internet Protocol Wide Area Networks Computer Network Operations Juniper Cisco Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Trace Systems is seeking a skilled network administrator to support DISA’s 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) activities for mission-critical Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) systems. In this role, you’ll directly support the operational availability of enterprise defense networks used around the world. If you thrive in high-tempo environments, enjoy deep technical troubleshooting, and want your work to have real mission impact, this is your opportunity.

  • Monitor enterprise network infrastructure in a 24/7 NOC environment
  • Perform real-time alarm surveillance, event correlation, and incident response
  • Conduct root cause analysis across WAN, LAN, transport, and optical networks
  • Create, manage, and update incident tickets using ITSM platforms
  • Coordinate service restoration, reroutes, and outage normalization
  • Escalate and collaborate with engineering teams and Tier III support
  • Support Configuration Management Database (CMDB) updates
  • Maintain situational awareness for DISA/DOD mission partners
  • Provide detailed status reporting to leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

  • Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance
  • Due to the nature of the work and US Government requirements, ship is required
  • Moderate IP/Networking experience including routers and switches
  • Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operational environment
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 2 years experience

Desired Qualification

  • Experience in alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN/WAN troubleshooting
  • Strong understanding of IP networking and transport infrastructures
  • Network Operations Center (NOC) or enterprise network support experience
  • Experience with the Cisco and/or Juniper command line, * High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits & conditions

This position is compensated on an salary basis. The anticipated annualized compensation range for this role is $64,000 to $69,500, based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the company

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation’s security interests at home and abroad–whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

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