Network Engineer I (JRSS)

Job Title: JRSS Network Engineer I

Job Location: Scott AFB, IL

Trace Systems is recruiting for a Network Engineer I to join our team supporting a cleared program based at Scott AFB, IL. This position directly supports the DISA-provided JRSS capabilities and services in a 24 x 7 Global Network Support Center working in the JRSS NOC.

• Responsible for overall network engineering support for customer programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the DISA Enterprise Network.
• Solve routine technical problems following established procedures and policies
• Work directly with Engineering team to provide specifications for network architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network related issues through monitoring, testing, and servicing network equipment.

• Active in-scope US Government Secret clearance.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN/WAN maintenance, performance management
• Expertise in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper.
• General understanding of network topologies
• Ability to work in a shift work environment as this a 24/7 operation.

• The candidate must be able to multi-task and manage/prioritize workload to include monitoring multiple Network Monitoring Systems, fielding customer calls via unclassified and classified phone systems, maintain situational awareness via classified chat rooms, and utilizing Global TMS to document all steps taken to identify and resolve service affecting incidents.
• This role is expected to perform advanced troubleshooting and network analysis to determine points of impact for outages and maintenance actions not coordinated with DISA, in addition to steps necessary to mitigate service impacting outages, degradations, or demand maintenance actions/control seizures. 
• The successful candidate must be customer service oriented and be able to communicate effectively with our mission and government partners to ensure proper assessment of operational/mission impacts and prompt response to priority circuits.

• HS Diploma or GED

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 and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.