Junior Network Engineer - DoD Ops at Scott AFB

Trace Systems Inc.; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to provide Tier I network operations, user coordination, monitoring, Active Directory support, ticketing, and troubleshooting for EACN at Scott AFB, Illinois.

The position requires DoD clearance, DoD 8140 readiness, and experience with TCP/IP, network monitoring, and incident ticketing. The role aligns with AFCERT requirements and may involve working across multiple teams and sites.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate network requirements with users, site personnel, and higher-tier engineering support.
• Perform system administration tasks on Microsoft Active Directory networks.
• Operate Government‑furnished network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds, to provide real‑time statistics and support troubleshooting.
• Create, update, and verify incident tickets, including accurate descriptions, actions taken, and resolution details.
• Support the Air Force Network Operations Center, Network Operations Division, 26th Network Operations Group Detachment 2, Network Security Division, and AFCERT requirements.
• Assist with routine network checks, user coordination, documentation, escalation, and restoration of service.
• Maintain technical publications and support accountability for assigned EACN equipment when designated.

Skills

Network operations

Active Directory

Troubleshooting

Ticketing

Communication

Collaboration

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

DoD 8140 training/qualification

CompTIA Network+ certification

DoD IA baseline certification

Tools

SolarWinds

Microsoft Active Directory

ServiceNow

Job description

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to provide Tier I network operations, user coordination, monitoring, Active Directory support, ticketing, and troubleshooting for EACN at Scott AFB, Illinois.

The position requires DoD clearance, DoD 8140 readiness, and experience with TCP/IP, network monitoring, and incident ticketing. The role aligns with AFCERT requirements and may involve working across multiple teams and sites.