Mission-Critical Joint Fires Network Engineer

Piper Companies; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Joint Fires Network Engineer for a Federal Program at Scott Air Force Base. You will execute network operations, configure circuits, and analyze optical/electro-optical muxes, routers, and switches to support mission-critical communications.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience, a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, and the ability to work a 24x7 shift with active TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 (Security+ CE) certification required.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 shift environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of transport and IP network topologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations across optical/electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign to restore connectivity during outages.
• Collaborate with customers, agencies, and engineering tiers to maximize network availability.
• Monitor network alarms using platform-specific management tools.
• Handle change management tasks including hardware replacement and software configurations.
• Use incident management apps to document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions.
• Assess and recommend resolutions leveraging routers, switches, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP and MPLS expertise.

Skills

24x7 shift work

Transport & IP network topologies

Cisco/Juniper MSPP experience

Incident/change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Security+ CE (DoD-8570 IAT Level 2)

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Joint Fires Network Engineer for a Federal Program at Scott Air Force Base. You will execute network operations, configure circuits, and analyze optical/electro-optical muxes, routers, and switches to support mission-critical communications.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience, a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, and the ability to work a 24x7 shift with active TS/SCI eligibility.