Lab/Test Technician

Trace Systems Inc.; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. seeks a Lab/Test Technician to support EACN network engineering and maintain the Systems Integration Laboratory at Scott AFB. You’ll execute repeatable tests for configuration changes, performance, and security patches before fielding.

Requirements include DoD 8140 credentials or equivalent, 2+ years in IT/net/lab support, and a DoD clearance. The role demands strong documentation and coordination with engineers and cybersecurity personnel.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8140 work role qualification or equivalent
• 2+ years IT, network, lab, test, or technical support experience
• Current CompTIA Network+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• DoD IA baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Administer and document tests for network and system changes.
• Execute network performance, vulnerability, security-patching, regression tests.
• Maintain SIL configuration, infrastructure, test equipment, cabling, software, and docs.
• Assist engineers with test setup, data collection, troubleshooting, and retesting.
• Verify test-environment readiness before events.
• Support installation and testing of software versions, patches, and directives.
• Record test results and communicate findings to engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Skills

DoD testing knowledge

Network testing

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelors or related IT field

Tools

Cisco networks

ACAS/DISA STIGs

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking a Lab/Test Technician to support EACN network engineering and maintain the Systems Integration Laboratory at Scott AFB. The technician will execute repeatable tests for configuration changes, performance, vulnerability remediation, and active engineering projects before operational fielding.

• Administer and document tests for network and system configuration changes.
• Execute network performance, vulnerability, security-patching, regression, and project-specific test procedures.
• Maintain SIL configuration, infrastructure, test equipment, cabling, software, and technical documentation.
• Assist engineers with test setup, data collection, troubleshooting, defect isolation, and retesting.
• Verify test-environment requirements are captured, documented, and ready before scheduled events.
• Support installation and functional testing of software versions, patches, TCTOs, TCNOs, and other directives.
• Record test results, maintain evidence and configuration status, and communicate findings to engineering and cybersecurity personnel.

Job Overview

Job Title: Lab/Test Technician

Location: Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency requirements, the following compensation information is provided for this position. The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum compensation Trace reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, skills, and performance.

Salary Minimum: $60,000

Salary Maximum: $80,000

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, and paid time off (PTO).

Minimum 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): 671 System Testing and Evaluation Specialist, Proficiency Level: Basic; 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 CND, Network+, 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.
• 2+ years of IT, network, laboratory, test, or technical support experience.
• Current CompTIA Network+ 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.
• Working knowledge of network testing, troubleshooting, configuration control, and technical documentation.

Desired Qualification

• Experience in a DoD systems integration laboratory, test and evaluation environment, or network engineering lab.
• Experience with Cisco networks, ACAS, DISA STIGs, EVE-NG, automation, or A2G2/EACN systems.
• 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; technical training or associate degree in information technology, electronics, 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.

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