MDA NOC Technician with Security Clearance - Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States - Trace Systems

    Trace Systems
    Trace Systems Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Overview:

    Job Title:
    Network Technician - Tier I

    Job Location:
    Scott AFB, IL

    Security Clearance:
    Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance

    Requisition Type:
    Funded Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required

    Job Responsibilities:
    Trace Systems is seeking a Secret [or higher] cleared Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician to provide network services in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) by monitoring & troubleshooting the long-haul connections that make up the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Communications Network (GCN)
    The supported network is essential to the integrated, layered, ballistic defense system (BMDS) used to defend the United States, it's deployed forces, allies, and friends against all ranges of enemy ballistic missiles in all phases of flight
    These connections, using technologies such as TDM & DWDM, can include transport devices such as MSPP, Promina, ODXC, Ciena CoreStream and 6500, ADTRAN, and SafeNet encryptors
    Providing Services over these long-haul connections requires the monitoring and troubleshooting of network devices, such as Juniper Routers
    Network monitoring includes the use of programs such as Cisco Prime Optical, Cisco Transport Controller, IBM Netcool, and Sycamore SilvX

    Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

    • Fielding phone calls from users opening tickets as required
    • Responding to queued Remedy tickets
    • Interfacing with other DISA technology NOCs
    • Employing methodical telecommunications circuit/trunk troubleshooting techniques
    • Reaching out to customers for coordination and resolution confirmation This position involves shift work, which includes nights & weekends

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance
    • 2+ years of working knowledge of Remedy Global Ticket Management System
    • Relevant experience and expertise with at least one transport technology, i.e
    OTN, MSPP, or ATM


    • Basic knowledge of IP circuits and routers
    • DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, etc.)

    Desired Qualifications:

    • The candidate must be able to multi-task and manage/prioritize workload to include monitoring multiple Network Monitoring Systems, fielding customer calls via unclassified and classified phone systems, maintain situational awareness via classified chat rooms, and utilizing Global TMS to document all steps taken to identify and resolve service affecting incidents.
    • This role is expected to perform advanced troubleshooting and network analysis to determine points of impact for outages and maintenance actions not coordinated with DISA, in addition to steps necessary to mitigate service impacting outages, degradations, or demand maintenance actions/control seizures.
    • Execute alt-route actions on high priority circuits with very short turnaround time to avoid mission failures due to lost link conditions on flight control circuits, loss of PED quality video feeds to PED sites, and loss of critical support services such as secure communications, radar data, and weather data.
    • The successful candidate must be customer service oriented and be able to communicate effectively with our mission and government partners to ensure proper assessment of operational/mission impacts and prompt response to priority circuits

    Education:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    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

    To Apply:
    We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression
    To learn more about our current openings, text 'tracejobs' to 97211 or apply directly through our website at :
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    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.