DoD Network Lab Test Technician

Trace Systems Inc.; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. seeks a Lab/Test Technician to support EACN network engineering and maintain the Systems Integration Laboratory at Scott AFB. You’ll execute repeatable tests for configuration changes, performance, and security patches before fielding.

Requirements include DoD 8140 credentials or equivalent, 2+ years in IT/net/lab support, and a DoD clearance. The role demands strong documentation and coordination with engineers and cybersecurity personnel.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8140 work role qualification or equivalent
• 2+ years IT, network, lab, test, or technical support experience
• Current CompTIA Network+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• DoD IA baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Administer and document tests for network and system changes.
• Execute network performance, vulnerability, security-patching, regression tests.
• Maintain SIL configuration, infrastructure, test equipment, cabling, software, and docs.
• Assist engineers with test setup, data collection, troubleshooting, and retesting.
• Verify test-environment readiness before events.
• Support installation and testing of software versions, patches, and directives.
• Record test results and communicate findings to engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Skills

DoD testing knowledge

Network testing

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelors or related IT field

Tools

Cisco networks

ACAS/DISA STIGs

Job description

Trace Systems Inc. seeks a Lab/Test Technician to support EACN network engineering and maintain the Systems Integration Laboratory at Scott AFB. You’ll execute repeatable tests for configuration changes, performance, and security patches before fielding.

Requirements include DoD 8140 credentials or equivalent, 2+ years in IT/net/lab support, and a DoD clearance. The role demands strong documentation and coordination with engineers and cybersecurity personnel.