Joint Fires Network Engineer I – 24/7 Operations

RMantra Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RMantra Solutions is seeking a network operations professional to manage customer circuits across optical and IP networks. The role requires real-time circuit redesign, outage response, and collaboration with government and industry partners.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, and an active DoD TS/SCI eligibility. The position supports 24x7 shift work and rigorous security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations including configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical/electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign to restore connectivity during outages and maintenance actions.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers and government agencies to maximize network availability and minimize mission impact.
• Proactively monitor network alarms using platform-specific management tools.
• Perform change management tasks including hardware replacement and software configurations.
• Document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions in incident management systems.
• Leverage knowledge of routers, switches, CSP devices, Cisco/Juniper gear, MSPP, OTN, MPLS, SDH/SONET to resolve network incidents.

Skills

Network operations

Incident management

Change management

Real-time circuit redesign

Education

Bachelor’s degree

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification

Tools

Solarwinds

JIRA

MS Office

Job description

RMantra Solutions is seeking a network operations professional to manage customer circuits across optical and IP networks. The role requires real-time circuit redesign, outage response, and collaboration with government and industry partners.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, and an active DoD TS/SCI eligibility. The position supports 24x7 shift work and rigorous security requirements.