Enterprise Systems Administrator I
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High potential for growth given the strategic importance of the role and the emphasis on high-level security clearance.
- Support critical air operations
- High levels of job responsibility and engagement
- Encouraged to pursue advanced certifications
- Work occurs in high-pressure settings
Pros
- Involvement in critical air operations infrastructure
- Opportunities to advance technical skills and certifications
- Work in a high-stakes environment promotes personal and professional growth
Cons
- Requires advanced security clearances which can complicate entry
- Possibility of high-stress work conditions
- Potential for long hours in emergency situations
Who it's for
Mid-to-Senior level IT roles • On-site work in South Carolina
Good fit
- IT professionals experienced with advanced systems
- Individuals wanting impactful defense-related jobs
- Candidates looking for high-stakes, strategic roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level job seekers
- Those who avoid defense and military missions
- Individuals needing flexible working hours
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Title: Enterprise Systems Administrator I
Location: Shaw AFB, SC
This position is pending contract award.
Job Responsibilities
Trace Systems is actively recruiting for a, Enterprise Systems Administrator I to support the AFCENT Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) contract at Shaw AFB, SC
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Design, write, modify and implement software programs/applications;
- Develop “glue-ware” to support operational client applications and security patches;
- Provide Tier 2 technical support;
- Install, configure, operate, manage, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, inspect and maintain server systems (physical and virtual), including administration of core and functional services;
- Manage and administer user accounts, profiles and access;
- Monitoring user access and adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure asecure operating environment;
- Monitor workstation and server logs for errors and failures and perform appropriatetroubleshooting and maintenance;
- Provide technical assistance for assigned projects;
- Provide desktop, server and software application integration support;
- Operate and maintain monitoring and analysis tools; and detect, analyze and resolve platform, infrastructure and system problems;
- Monitor and control system performance, utilization and capacity to ensure optimal performance, availability, serviceability and recoverability; and report any vulnerabilities or deficiencies to government technical representatives;
- Evaluate current architecture, research current technologies/solutions; and provide systems hardware/software upgrade and replacement recommendations for end-of life/end-of-support COTS products to government technical representatives;
- Assist with the tracking and management of COTS licenses, warranties, service level agreements renewals for systems equipment and software;
- Coordinate with system program offices (or commercial vendors) and implement approved hardware/software changes, upgrades and enhancements, as directed by the Government;
- Update and maintain as-built systems/server configuration and connectivity drawings, diagrams and documentation, and publish semi-annually;
- Support cloud services.
- Other Duties as Required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret with SCI clearance eligibility.
- Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- DoDM 8140 IAT Level 2 (Security+) or higher; and Microsoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) or equivalent certification.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with installation, configuation and maintenance of server operating systems (Windows Server/Linux).
- Managing Active Directory, including user/group administration GPOs, and domain services.
- Experience with virtualization platforms and enterprise storage.
- Understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, rouuting and switching.
- Experience wth cloud architecture.
Education
- Associates degree in Computer Science or related field; or 4+ years of IT domain knowledge experience.
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: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems
Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
