Information Assurance Technician

Trace Systems; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Trace Systems is seeking an Information Assurance Technician to support EACN at Scott AFB, performing hands-on vulnerability scanning, remediation validation, and compliance tracking. The role includes incident support and documentation for security programs in a DoD environment.

Requirements include 3+ years in cybersecurity, a US Secret clearance, and DoD 8140 qualifications. DoD 8140 certifications and CISSP are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, vulnerability management, or secure network support experience.
• Active Secret clearance (US government) required; higher-level eligibility may be required based on access.
• DoD 8140 qualifications/work roles applicable to the assigned work.
• CISSP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly network vulnerability scans using approved Air Force tools (ACAS) and document results.
• Analyze findings, validate remediation, and provide status for the EACN Security-Compliance Report.
• Support patches, updates, STIGs, and cyber orders across network hardware and software.
• Maintain compliance information in DISA VMS/CMRS and Air Force tracking systems.
• Provide documentation to Government engineers, the ISSM, and the IA Manager.
• Perform first-responder scans and incident-response support.
• Collect and back up IDS, syslog, firewall, and DNS logs as directed.
• Support ATO documentation, remediation, and secure configuration of EACN systems.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or information technology or related field

Tools

ACAS

DISA VMS/CMRS

Job description

Overview

Trace SystemsInformation Assurance TechnicianUS-IL-Scott AFBJob ID: 2026-7289# of Openings: 1Category: CybersecurityScott AFB, IL

Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an Information Assurance Technician to perform hands‑on vulnerability scanning, remediation validation, compliance tracking, and cyber‑incident support for EACN at Scott AFB. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• Perform weekly network vulnerability scans using approved Air Force tools such as ACAS and document results.
• Analyze findings, validate remediation, and provide status for the EACN Security‑Compliance Report.
• Support implementation and tracking of patches, updates, STIGs, and cyber orders across network hardware and software.
• Maintain compliance information in DISA VMS/CMRS and Air Force compliance‑tracking systems.
• Provide technical configuration information and documentation to Government engineers, the ISSM, and the IA Manager.
• Perform first‑responder scans, Post‑Notification Investigation support, and Network Defense incident‑reporting tasks.
• Collect and back up IDS Defense Center configuration and data, syslog, firewall, and DNS logs as directed.
• Support ATO documentation, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration of EACN systems.

Salary

Salary Minimum: $70,000Salary Maximum: $95,000

Benefits

Trace provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include

• health insurance coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• company holidays
• paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Active, in‑scope US Government issued Secret clearance (minimum); higher‑level eligibility may be required based on assigned access.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD 8140 Work Role(s): 541 Vulnerability Assessment Technician, Proficiency Level: Intermediate; and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 8140 credentials include a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
• Qualifying 8140 certifications may include CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, 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.
• Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with technical and non‑technical personnel.
• Ability to work in a secure DoD environment and comply with applicable Air Force, installation, and program security requirements.
• 3+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, vulnerability management, or secure network support experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with VMS/CMRS, ACT, IDS, syslog, firewall and DNS analysis, eMASS, or Air Force ATO support.
• Experience supporting EACN, A2G2, classified networks, or an Air Force cybersecurity program.
• Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense or U.S. Air Force customers.
• Experience supporting mission‑essential communications in distributed, multi‑site environments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.