Network Administrator *Secret Clearance Required

Overview

Network Controller / Network Administrator Onsite | Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

24/7 Mission-Critical Operations. TEKsystems, the client, seeks a Network Controller / Network Administrator to support mission-critical telecommunications and network operations at Scott Air Force Base, IL. This role plays a vital part in enabling secure, reliable global communications that support national defense, operational readiness, and humanitarian assistance across the globe. If you thrive in high-visibility environments and want your technical expertise to directly support critical government operations, this role offers challenging work, meaningful impact, and long-term career stability.

As part of a 24x7 Global Network Support Center (GNSC), you’ll support Transport, IP, and Unified Capabilities (UC) environments by:

• Investigating network and telecommunications system incidents
• Identifying, documenting, and resolving network errors
• Analyzing alarms and performance indicators to proactively identify issues
• Configuring, testing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining:
• Routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic devices
• Voice and unified communications systems (VOIP, PBX, voicemail, call managers)
• Video Tele Conference (VTC) and video distribution systems
• Optical, ATM, Promina, MSPP, and transport network systems

Ensuring optimal performance while maintaining strict security and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma plus 3+ years of relevant technical experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) – required prior to start
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to work rotational shifts in a 24/7 operational environment
• Experience with alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, or performance management
• Solid understanding of transport and IP network topologies

Technical Experience with One or More of the Following:

• Routers, switches, and cryptographic devices
• Cisco networking technologies
• VOIP, Unified Communications, PBX systems
• Avaya, Nortel, Call Manager platforms
• Promina, MSPP, Optical Switching
• DSN/DRSN, GVS

• High level of professionalism required for work on an Active Air Force Base
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis, MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026.

TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.