Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator SME

Job Overview

Job Title: Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator

Job Location: Scott AFB, IL

Job Responsibilities

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

• Create and update tickets utilizing DISA ticketing applications to aid in customer problem tracking and resolution in all aspects of the network integral to our clients Baseband, IF and RF communications.
• Monitor network events and element management failures in real-time on a 24x7x365 basis.
• Perform IP network support to include configuration of routers, switches, firewalls and voice equipment.
• Perform IP satellite modem support to include configuration and issue of option/boot/RSP files.
• Remotely access and de-access customers into the IP/SATCOM networks.
• Work with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot and resolve SATCOM and IP network issues.
• Verify equipment is operating in the baseline configuration.
• Remotely provide global equipment configurations at DoD SATCOM Gateways utilizing the Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) and Gateway Access Authorization (GAA).

The Illinois Equal Pay Act and applicable pay transparency requirements require employers to disclose pay scale and benefits information for covered positions in Illinois. If the position applied for is not located in Illinois, the following information may not apply.

Salary Minimum: 70,000
Salary Maximum: 80,000

The base salary range above represents the low and high ends of the Trace salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary above or below this range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition, Trace provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, company holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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, switches, firewalls, routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP, RIP), VLANs, ACLs, and multicasting.
• Knowledge and experience with satellite communications technology architectures.
• 5+ years networking and or DoD SATCOM expierience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ce or equivalent) – MANDATORY to start.

Desired Qualification

• 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.

Education

• High school diploma

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.

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.