Network Controller

Zachary Piper Solutions; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Controller for on-site support at Scott AFB, IL or Hill AFB, UT. The role provides 24/7 monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident management across a global transport and IP network environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in network operations, DoD-focused experience, and an active IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent). Clearances required to start. Salary ranges with full benefits are offered.

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).
• Strong understanding of network topologies, routing, and performance management.
• 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 elevate 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

Network operations

Fault management

Alarm surveillance

NOC environments

Routing

IP networks

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Remedy

Cisco

Juniper

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 elevate 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

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