Network Administrator

Trace Systems Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support the USMTM CITS contract in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Network Administrator will maintain secure, resilient LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and related services across classified and unclassified environments while coordinating incidents and changes with higher‑level organizations.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring network infrastructure for NIPRNet/SIPRNet, administering Cisco routers and switches,

Qualifications

• U.S. Government Secret clearance required; Interim Secret before starting.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to contract.
• 4+ years enterprise network administration experience.
• Meets DoD 8140 Work Roles and credentials.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• DoD 8140 certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CCNA, or equivalent.
• Hands-on Cisco routing and switching experience.
• Experience with TCP/IP, VLANs, QoS.
• Willingness to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, voice, video, and partner services.
• Administer Cisco or Government-approved routers, switches, and network appliances.
• Maintain VLANs, trunking, STP, routing, port security, and QoS.
• Monitor network performance and incidents using approved tools.
• Coordinate incidents and changes with RCC-SWA, USARCENT, CENTCOM, DISA, and vendors.
• Develop implementation schedules, test plans, rollback procedures, and risk assessments.
• Support STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, patching, audits, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Network administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity / CS

DoD 8140 qualification awareness

CCNP Enterprise

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Network monitoring tools

Configuration management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support the USMTM CITS contract in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Network Administrator maintains secure, resilient, and highly available LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and associated network services across classified and unclassified environments while coordinating enterprise incidents and changes with higher-level organizations.

• Install, configure, administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure supporting NIPRNet, SIPRNet, voice, video, and mission-partner services.
• Administer Cisco or other Government-approved routers, switches, access-control systems, network appliances, and associated software.
• Configure and maintain VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, routing, access ports, port security, segmentation, and Quality of Service.
• Monitor availability, utilization, performance, and events using Government-approved network management tools.
• Perform fault isolation, root-cause analysis, outage response, restoration, and escalation to RCC-SWA, USARCENT, CENTCOM, NETCOM, DISA, vendors, and other organizations.
• Maintain approved software and firmware versions, configuration backups, version control, audit trails, and protected configuration data.
• Implement approved changes through Configuration Control Board and change-management processes.
• Support network extensions, office reconfigurations, infrastructure expansion, technology refreshes, and enterprise upgrades.
• Develop implementation schedules, test plans, rollback procedures, resource estimates, and risk assessments for network changes.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, access, and application-connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with Systems, Voice, VTC, Desktop, Cybersecurity, and OSP/ISP personnel on cross-functional incidents and projects.
• Maintain network diagrams, Layer 1/2/3 topologies, IP and VLAN records, circuit inventories, rack elevations, and procedures.
• Support STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, patching, audits, inspections, continuity, disaster recovery, and failover planning.
• Participate in maintenance windows, Authorized Service Interruptions, emergency recall, and on-call rotations.

Job Overview

Job Title: Network Administrator

Job Location: Al Nakhla, Saudi Arabia

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support the USMTM CITS contract in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Network Administrator maintains secure, resilient, and highly available LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and associated network services across classified and unclassified environments while coordinating enterprise incidents and changes with higher-level organizations.

• Install, configure, administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure supporting NIPRNet, SIPRNet, voice, video, and mission-partner services.
• Administer Cisco or other Government-approved routers, switches, access-control systems, network appliances, and associated software.
• Configure and maintain VLANs, trunks, spanning tree, routing, access ports, port security, segmentation, and Quality of Service.
• Monitor availability, utilization, performance, and events using Government-approved network management tools.
• Perform fault isolation, root-cause analysis, outage response, restoration, and escalation to RCC-SWA, USARCENT, CENTCOM, NETCOM, DISA, vendors, and other organizations.
• Maintain approved software and firmware versions, configuration backups, version control, audit trails, and protected configuration data.
• Implement approved changes through Configuration Control Board and change-management processes.
• Support network extensions, office reconfigurations, infrastructure expansion, technology refreshes, and enterprise upgrades.
• Develop implementation schedules, test plans, rollback procedures, resource estimates, and risk assessments for network changes.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, wireless, VPN, access, and application-connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with Systems, Voice, VTC, Desktop, Cybersecurity, and OSP/ISP personnel on cross-functional incidents and projects.
• Maintain network diagrams, Layer 1/2/3 topologies, IP and VLAN records, circuit inventories, rack elevations, and procedures.
• Support STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, patching, audits, inspections, continuity, disaster recovery, and failover planning.
• Participate in maintenance windows, Authorized Service Interruptions, emergency recall, and on-call rotations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Government-issued Secret security clearance. An Interim Secret clearance is required prior to starting work on the contract. Candidates who do not currently hold an Interim Secret clearance may be considered if they are otherwise qualified and eligible to obtain one. Continued employment and contract assignment are contingent upon obtaining the required Interim Secret clearance and ultimately receiving a final Secret clearance.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements: US Citizenship is required.
• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible enterprise network administration experience.
• Candidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD 8140 Work Role(s): 441 Network Operations Specialist Proficiency Level: Intermediate; and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 8140 credentials include a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
• Qualifying 8140 certifications may include Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, CEH, CCNA, or other DoD 8140‑approved certifications. Higher proficiency‑level or equivalent DoD 8140‑approved certifications applicable to the assigned work role may also be accepted.
• Hands‑on experience administering Cisco or comparable routing and switching technologies.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, trunks, routing protocols, segmentation, access control, and Quality of Service.
• Experience with network monitoring, configuration management, ticketing, troubleshooting, restoration, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and customer-service skills.
• CCNP Enterprise
• Ability to relocate to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Desired Qualification

• Experience supporting classified DoD, Army, CENTCOM, USARCENT, NETCOM, or DISA networks.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst, ISR, network access control, wireless, SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, DNA Center, or comparable tools.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs, supporting RMF compliance, and coordinating structured cabling.
• Prior overseas, contingency, or military communications experience.

Trace Systems

Trace Systems, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroad-- whenever and wherever. We provide cybersecurity, intelligence, communications, networking and information technology services, systems, and solutions to the United States Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Department of Homeland Security.

Trace Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.