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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** the Trace
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $64,000.0 - $69,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management Databases, Cyber Security, Internet Protocol, Wide Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2e14085b-2399-4c4b-9478-a3f3914b0e7d

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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