Network Controller

Piper Companies; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Controller to support resilient, secure network operations for DoD mission partners. This on-site role is at Scott AFB, IL or Hill AFB, UT and will provide 24/7 monitoring and incident management across a global transport and IP network environment.

The Network Controller will work to ensure uninterrupted communications for warfighters and maintain the required DoD security clearances as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network operations, fault management, alarm surveillance, or NOC environments.
• Experience with networking technologies including routers, switches, crypto devices, LAN/WAN, and transport systems (Cisco, Juniper, optical networking preferred).
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required at start date.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and troubleshooting network circuits using router commands, alarms, loops, and error analysis.
• Utilizing enterprise network monitoring tools to identify, track, resolve, and escape network incidents.
• Supporting live global transport and IP network operations in a 24/7 environment.
• Creating, updating, and managing incident tickets using Remedy.
• Researching documentation and network data to resolve monitoring and performance issues.

Skills

3+ years in network operations

NOC operations

Routing & switching

DoD networks knowledge

Security+ / IAT Level II understanding

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Remedy

Cisco gear

Juniper gear

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Controller to support a company focused on delivering resilient, secure network operations for Department of Defense mission partners. This position is on-site at Scott AFB, IL or Hill AFB, UT. The Network Controller will provide 24/7 monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management across a global transport and IP network environment. This role directly supports mission‑critical communications for warfighters and national defense operations worldwide

Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities for the Network Controller include:

• Monitoring and troubleshooting network circuits using router commands, alarms, loops, and error analysis
• Utilizing enterprise network monitoring tools to identify, track, resolve, and escape network incidents
• Supporting live global transport and IP network operations in a 24/7 environment
• Creating, updating, and managing incident tickets using Remedy
• Researching documentation and network data to resolve monitoring and performance issues

Required Qualifications for the Network Controller include:

• 3+ years of experience in network operations, fault management, alarm surveillance, or NOC environments
• Experience with networking technologies including routers, switches, crypto devices, LAN/WAN, and transport systems (Cisco, Juniper, optical networking preferred)
• Strong understanding of network topologies, routing, and performance management
• High school diploma (additional directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of higher education)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required at start date
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment

Compensation for the Network Controller include:

• Salary Range: $60,000 – $73,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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Keywords: Network Controller, NOC, Network Operations, DoD Networks, Secret Clearance, IAT Level II, Security+, Cisco, Juniper, Transport Networks, IP Networks, SATCOM, JRSS, Incident Management, Fault Management, Remedy, Defense Communication