Description

Job Title: Network Administrator (MDA)

Job Location: Hll AFB, UT

Trace Systems is actively recruiting for an experienced and cleared Network Administrator to join our team on-site at Hill AFB, UT.  This position supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), providing 24/7/365 technical and operational support as part of a high-visibility, mission-critical Network Operations Center (NOC).

Responsible for performing and training team members on the following duties:

• Execute network operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and analysis of customer traffic across transport and IP infrastructures supporting MDA and DISA operations.
• Perform real-time failovers and normalization of services and circuits during outages and maintenance windows to ensure service continuity.
• Provide incident detection, correlation, escalation, and resolution support in accordance with Tier I and Tier II NOC responsibilities.
• Maintain situational awareness and proactively communicate service interruptions and status updates to leadership, customers, and partner organizations.
• Support change management and configuration tasks including software upgrades, patching, hardware replacement, and ASI implementation.
• Use incident management and configuration management systems to document all incident lifecycle phases and maintain CMDB accuracy.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff, contribute to documentation updates, and drive process improvements within the NOC.
• Apply expert knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: routers, switches, routing protocols, DWDM, video services, cryptographic devices, VPN, network taps, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Promina, MSPP, and Cisco/Juniper platforms.

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Due to the nature of the work and US Government requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Must possess a DoD-8570 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent) at the time of start.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including rotating shifts.
• Demonstrated experience in network monitoring, troubleshooting, and service restoration.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, or performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: routers, switches, routing protocols, Cisco, Juniper, MPLS.
• General understanding of network and transport topologies, including IP and DWDM environments.

• Experience in a Tech Control Facility (TCF) or Cyber Transport environment.
• Background in circuit actions and coordination with telecom vendors.
• Familiarity with IP architecture and network design principles.
• Experience working in a Telco Network Operations Center (NOC), including inside and outside plant operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Additional certifications are a plus, including:
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate);
• JNCIA-Junos (Juniper Networks Certified Associate);
• F5 Networks Certified Technical Specialist;
• ITILv4 (Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Version 4).

• High school diploma.

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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