Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator

Trace Systems Inc.; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator to support ESGS at Hill AFB, UT with on-site duties for DISA missions. The role requires an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and extensive IP networking plus SATCOM expertise.

You will configure routers, switches, firewalls, and IP modems, monitor 24/7 network events, and troubleshoot across DoD satellite gateways. This position is on-site and requires DoD clearance and IAT Level II certification.

Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• 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.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ce or equivalent) – MANDATORY to start.

Responsibilities

• Create and update tickets in DISA applications to track and resolve network issues.
• Monitor network events and element management in real-time 24x7x365.
• Configure IP network devices: routers, switches, firewalls, and voice equipment.
• Support IP satellite modem configuration and issue resolution (option/boot/RSP files).
• Remotely access and de-access customers into IP/SATCOM networks.
• Collaborate with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot SATCOM and IP networks.
• Verify equipment operates in baseline configuration.
• Provide global equipment configurations at DoD SATCOM Gateways using SAA and GAA.

Skills

IP Networking

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Routing protocols

VLANs

ACLs

Multicasting

SATCOM

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Enterprise SATCOM / Network Administrator

Job Location: Hill AFB, UT

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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).

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.
• 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.