Journeyman Network Engineer

Trace Systems Inc.; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Company holidays

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. seeks a Journeyman Network Engineer to deliver Tier II support for EACN at Scott AFB, IL.

The role requires handling classified and unclassified networks in a 24/7/365 environment, with duties spanning LAN/WAN infrastructure, security tooling, and compliance tasks. The position offers a base salary range of $72,000–$92,000 and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, PTO, holidays, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required (in-scope)
• US Citizenship required by contract
• DoD 8140 qualifications for 441 Network Operations Specialist
• Bachelor's degree or military training in relevant field
• CCNA or equivalent within six months of employment
• DoD IA baseline certification within six months
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching, DISA STIGs
• Able to work 24/7/365 shifts (weekends/holidays)

Responsibilities

• Configure, implement, and support EACN LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace network equipment and systems.
• Support replacement of end-of-life hardware/software and transitions.
• Review installation progress for accuracy and standards.
• Maintain A2G2 hardware configurations and site requirements.
• Configure and maintain security/monitoring tools (ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Splunk).
• Implement USCYBERCOM/DISA/Air Force task orders and STIGs.
• Validate security changes in test env and report compliance to ISSM.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Network administration

Shift work 24/7/365 readiness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT or related field

CCNA certification

DoD 8140 baseline IA certification

DoD 8140 Work Role: 441 Network Operations Specialist

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

Cisco routing & switching equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking a Journeyman Network Engineer to provide Tier II network infrastructure and operational support for EACN at Scott AFB. This mission-essential position supports classified and unclassified A2G2 services in a 24/7/365 operating environment.

• Configure, implement, and support EACN LAN/WAN infrastructure, operating systems, and computer data exchange requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace, configure, monitor, and upgrade classified and unclassified network equipment and systems.
• Support replacement of end-of-life hardware and software and perform approved installation, transition, and cutover activities.
• Review installation progress for accuracy, adherence to network design, and conformance with telecommunications standards.
• Support and maintain A2G2 hardware configurations and approved site-installation requirements.
• Configure and maintain network security, monitoring, and analytics tools, including ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and Splunk.
• Implement and report USCYBERCOM, DISA, and Air Force tasking orders and STIG requirements.
• Validate security changes in the test environment before operational implementation and provide compliance status to Government engineers and the ISSM.

Job Overview

Job Title: Journeyman Network Engineer

Location: Scott AFB, Illinois

Job Responsibilities: Trace Systems is seeking a Journeyman Network Engineer to provide Tier II network infrastructure and operational support for EACN at Scott AFB. This mission-essential position supports classified and unclassified A2G2 services in a 24/7/365 operating environment. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• Configure, implement, and support EACN LAN/WAN infrastructure, operating systems, and computer data exchange requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace, configure, monitor, and upgrade classified and unclassified network equipment and systems.
• Support replacement of end-of-life hardware and software and perform approved installation, transition, and cutover activities.
• Review installation progress for accuracy, adherence to network design, and conformance with telecommunications standards.
• Support and maintain A2G2 hardware configurations and approved site-installation requirements.
• Configure and maintain network security, monitoring, and analytics tools, including ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and Splunk.
• Implement and report USCYBERCOM, DISA, and Air Force tasking orders and STIG requirements.
• Validate security changes in the test environment before operational implementation and provide compliance status to Government engineers and the ISSM.

In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the following pay scale and benefits information is being provided as required for positions subject to Illinois pay transparency requirements.

Salary Minimum: $72,000

Salary Maximum: $92,000

The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the Trace salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition, Trace provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, company holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Top 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): 441 Network Operations Specialist, Proficiency Level: Intermediate; and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 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 certifications may include CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, 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.
• 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 network administration or engineering experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• DoD-approved IA baseline certification commensurate with the position, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching, network monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and DISA STIG compliance.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and federal holidays in support of 24/7/365 mission operations.

Desired Qualification

• Experience supporting EACN, A2G2, Air Force networks, classified systems, or 24/7 network operations.
• Experience with SolarWinds, Splunk, ServiceNow, network-security tools, and telecommunications cutovers.
• 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 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-- wherever 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.