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Network Administrator with Security Clearance

Trace SystemsScott AFB, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career by leveraging your network administration expertise in a mission-critical role supporting global defense networks with excellent compensation. You'll thrive here if you excel in high-tempo environments, enjoy complex troubleshooting, and possess a Secret clearance, offering a hybrid work model for flexibility. Apply now to make a significant impact and grow within a respected organization.

Quick Overview

Salary
$64k - $69.5k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Overview Job Title: Network Administrator Job Location: Scott AFB, IL Job Responsibilities 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 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. Minimum Qualifications
  • Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance
  • Due to the nature of the work and US Government requirements, US Citizenship 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 Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required Trace Systems 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.

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text 'tracejobs' to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com . #jointracesystems Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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