Mission-Critical Network Engineer - Top Secret Cleared

Socket.dev; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

C3EL is seeking a cleared Network Engineer to support its Joint Fires Network (JFN) NOC at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The role requires a Top Secret clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification, with duties spanning sustainment, maintenance, and incident and change management to ensure secure, reliable network operations.

This role may require rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and involves configuring circuits across optical and IP networks, performing real-time

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent).
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift environment.
• Working knowledge of Transport and IP network topologies.
• Experience with network management tools and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations including configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electronic multiplexers, routers, and switches.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore connectivity during outages and maintenance actions.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers, government agencies, and other engineering tiers to maximize network availability.
• Proactively monitor network alarms using platform-specific management tools.
• Execute change management tasks including hardware replacement, software configurations, and ASI management.
• Document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions in incident management applications.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Incident management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Solarwinds

JIRA

Job description

C3EL is seeking a cleared Network Engineer to support its Joint Fires Network (JFN) NOC at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The role requires a Top Secret clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification, with duties spanning sustainment, maintenance, and incident and change management to ensure secure, reliable network operations.

This role may require rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and involves configuring circuits across optical and IP networks, performing real-time