Global Systems Administrator: Mission-Critical IT

Trace Systems; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a global transport network for US Special Operations Command from Pope Army Airfield, NC. The role involves Tier II systems administration across Windows and Linux, and will require shift work to ensure continuous operations.

You will manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, virtualization platforms, and storage, while coordinating with network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program management to deliver mission-critical IT services.

Qualifications

• 4+ years administering servers/VMs/storage, patch/backup, and IAM.
• U.S. citizenship and a current Secret clearance.
• DoD 8140 pathway qualifications or DoD-recognized certs.
• Ability to travel worldwide for extended periods.
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, and enterprise storage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, administer, troubleshoot, and restore enterprise systems across physical, virtual, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Support ISR mission systems and server infrastructure for reliable performance.
• Collaborate with vendors and mission partners to integrate new technologies.
• Perform root-cause analysis of outages and document actions.
• Administer AD, DNS, DHCP, and IAM; manage backups and monitoring.
• Prepare operational reports and briefings for leadership.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux administration

VMware/Hyper-V

Active Directory/GPO

Security & RMF

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

DoD 8140 pathway certification or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Backup solutions

DNS/DHCP management

IAM tooling

Job description

Trace Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator to support a global transport network for US Special Operations Command from Pope Army Airfield, NC. The role involves Tier II systems administration across Windows and Linux, and will require shift work to ensure continuous operations.

You will manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, virtualization platforms, and storage, while coordinating with network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program management to deliver mission-critical IT services.