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Network Engineer I (JRSS)

Provide overall network engineering support for DISA Enterprise Network components within a 24x7 Global Network Support Center. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving network issues, evaluating new technologies, and performing needs assessments.

Scott AFB, Illinois, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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Job Overview

Job Title: JRSS Network Engineer I

Job Location: Scott AFB, IL

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is recruiting for a Network Engineer I to join our team supporting the DISA-provided JRSS capabilities and services in a 24 x 7 Global Network Support Center.

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.

The anticipated annualized compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000, 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 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.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper.
  • General understanding of network topologies.
  • Desired Qualification
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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Which skills does this role require?

Network EngineeringNetwork MonitoringTroubleshootingService RestorationRoutingSwitchingCiscoJuniperCrypto DevicesNetwork ArchitectureNeeds AssessmentCustomer ServiceJRSSDISANetwork EngineerSecret ClearanceTop-Secret ClearanceDoD-8570IAT Level IISecurity+ CERoutersSwitchesNetwork TopologiesGlobal TMSNetwork Monitoring SystemsEnterprise NetworkScott AFB

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