SIL Systems Engineer – Global ISR Network & Mission Support

Trace Systems; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems seeks a SIL Systems Engineer to support a global transport network for US SOCOM and partners at Pope Army Airfield, NC. You will provide Tier II systems administration, across Windows/Linux, virtualization, storage, and IAM, with a focus on mission data reliability and security.

You will work with vendors and partners, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver briefings to leadership. Travel, shift work, and field support are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• DoD 8140.03 DCWF 451 pathway qualifications (education, military training, certification).
• 4+ years administering servers/VMs/storage, patching and IAM.
• US Citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier II systems administration and operational support for SIL LABs.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and restore enterprise systems across environments.
• Support SR/ISR mission systems, server infra, and performance delivery.
• Install/configure Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, storage, apps.
• Coordinate with network, cybersecurity, logistics, and program teams.
• Prepare operational reports and briefings for leadership.
• Assist with capacity planning, patching, lifecycle upgrades, and field troubleshooting.
• Travel as needed, including remote or austere locations.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Ability to travel worldwide

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

IAM

VMware / Hyper‑V

Job description

Trace Systems seeks a SIL Systems Engineer to support a global transport network for US SOCOM and partners at Pope Army Airfield, NC. You will provide Tier II systems administration, across Windows/Linux, virtualization, storage, and IAM, with a focus on mission data reliability and security.

You will work with vendors and partners, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver briefings to leadership. Travel, shift work, and field support are expected as needed.