Joint Fires Network Engineer - 1743

ZP Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Joint Fires Network Engineer to support DoD communications and global network operations from Scott AFB, IL. The role focuses on configuring, monitoring, and restoring secure services across complex transport and IP infrastructures to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for national defense missions.

The engineer will work in a 24x7 SOC/NOC environment and collaborate across government stakeholders to maintain maximum network availability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of network engineering, operations, or NOC experience.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, MPLS, SDH/SONET, optical transport and routing/switching.
• Strong incident management, troubleshooting and 24x7 shift experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations including configuration, monitoring, and analysis of circuits across routers, switches, and optical transport systems.
• Perform real-time circuit rerouting and network restoration during outages and maintenance events.
• Collaborate with internal teams, government stakeholders, and engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network alarms using platform-specific tools and resolve incidents through full lifecycle management.
• Support change management activities including hardware replacements, software updates, and configuration adjustments.

Skills

Network engineering

NOC operations

Incident management

Troubleshooting

24x7 shift

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

MPLS

SDH/SONET

Optical transport

Routing & Switching

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Joint Fires Network Engineer to support a company focused on mission-critical defense communications and global network operations within the Department of Defense sector. This position is on-site at Scott AFB, IL. The Joint Fires Network Engineer will support 24x7 global operations by configuring, monitoring, and restoring secure network services across complex transport and IP infrastructures. Play a direct role in ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for national defense missions worldwide.

Responsibilities for the Joint Fires Network Engineer include:

• Execute network operations including configuration, monitoring, and analysis of circuits across routers, switches, and optical transport systems
• Perform real-time circuit rerouting and network restoration during outages and maintenance events
• Collaborate with internal teams, government stakeholders, and engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability
• Monitor and troubleshoot network alarms using platform-specific tools and resolve incidents through full lifecycle management
• Support change management activities including hardware replacements, software updates, and configuration adjustments

Required Qualifications for the Joint Fires Network Engineer include:

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering, operations, or NOC environments
• Experience with networking technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, MPLS, SDH/SONET, optical transport, and routing/switching
• Strong skills in incident management, network troubleshooting, alarm monitoring, and working in a 24x7 shift environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active TS/SCI Clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Compensation for the Joint Fires Network Engineer include:

Salary Range:

• Journeyman level (2-4 years) pays hourly at $62,000- $70,000
• Senior level (5-7 years) pays at $80,000 - 85,000
• Expert level: (10+ years w/ CCNA )$100,000

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

This job opens for applications on 9/21/2026 Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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