Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator -Scott AFB

Job Title: Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator

Job Location: Scott AFB, IL

Trace Systems is actively recruiting an experienced and cleared Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator to join our on-site team at Scott AFB, IL. This position supports the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Services (ESGS), which provides 24/7/365 worldwide technical and operational support to tactical customers accessing DoD Gateway facilities.

• Create and update trouble tickets using DISA ticketing applications to assist with customer issue tracking and resolution across Baseband, IF, and RF communications.
• Monitor network events and element management failures in real time on a 24/7/365 basis.
• Provide IP network support, including configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Support IP satellite modems, including configuration and management of option/boot/RSP files.
• Remotely access and de-access customers from IP/SATCOM networks.
• Collaborate with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot and resolve SATCOM and IP network issues.
• Ensure equipment is operating within the approved baseline configuration.
• Provide remote global equipment configurations at DoD SATCOM Gateways based on Satellite Access Authorizations (SAA) and Gateway Access Authorizations (GAA).

• Active, in-scope US Government issued: Secret clearance. 

• Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required.

• Moderate IP/networking experience, including familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, RIP), VLANs, ACLs, and multicasting.
• Knowledge and experience with satellite communications technology and architectures.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required to start.

• CCNA/CCNP certifications.
• Experience with iDirect/Linkway IP Modems.
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of MILSATCOM earth terminal equipment (up/down converters, modems, high power amplifiers).
• Familiarity with the operation of encryption devices such as KG-250, KG-250x, KIV-7HS, KIV-7M, KG-175.
• Utilization of SAA/GAAs as source documentation for network configuration.
• Familiarity with trouble ticketing systems, troubleshooting methodologies, and service desk operations.

• High school diploma / GED with 2–4 years of relevant experience.

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.