DoD Joint Fires Network Ops Engineer

Zachary Piper, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Holidays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Joint Fires Network Engineer for on-site work at Scott AFB, IL. You will support secure, mission-critical DoD environments with real-time network operations in a 24x7 NOC, ensuring resilient communications for national security missions worldwide.

Responsibilities include configuring circuits, real-time rerouting, monitoring alarms, and incident documentation. Candidates need 4+ years in relevant networking, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and active TS

Qualifications

• 4+ years in network operations, transport networks, or IP networking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE).

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations including configuration of circuits across routers, switches, and optical transport.
• Perform real-time circuit rerouting and network restoration during outages.
• Monitor network alarms and troubleshoot using enterprise tools.
• Document incidents, outages, and resolutions through lifecycle of events.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and engineers to maintain high availability.

Skills

Network operations

IP networking

Analytical skills

24x7 shift readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Network Engineering

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper devices

Enterprise NOC tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Joint Fires Network Engineer to support a company focused on delivering secure, mission-critical network operations for U.S. Department of Defense environments. This position is on-site at Scott AFB, IL. The Joint Fires Network Engineer will provide real-time network operations, monitoring, and restoration support within a 24x7 operations center environment. This role directly contributes to ensuring resilient communications systems that support national security missions worldwide.

Responsibilities for the Joint Fires Network Engineer include:

• Execute network operations including configuration and analysis of circuits across routers, switches, and optical transport systems
• Perform real-time circuit rerouting and network restoration during outages or maintenance events
• Monitor network alarms and proactively troubleshoot issues using enterprise network management tools
• Document and manage incidents, outages, and resolutions throughout the full lifecycle of network events
• Collaborate with internal teams, government stakeholders, and engineering partners to maintain high network availability

Required Qualifications for the Joint Fires Network Engineer include:

• 4+ years of experience in network operations, transport networks, or IP networking (or equivalent combination of education/experience)
• Strong experience with routers, switches, routing protocols, MPLS, optical transport, and network troubleshooting
• Ability to operate in a 24x7 shift environment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE)

Compensation for the Joint Fires Network Engineer include:

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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Keywords: Network Engineer, Joint Fires, DoD Network Operations, MPLS, Optical Transport, Routers and Switches, Cisco, Juniper, Circuit Management, Network Monitoring, NOC, Transport Networks, SONET, SDH, Fault Management, Alarm Monitoring, Change Management, Security+, TS/SCI Clearance, DISN, Network Infrastructure Engineer