Network Controller / Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Controller / Network Engineer to support DoDIN operations on-site at Scott AFB, IL, with potential opportunities in Pearl Harbor, HI. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and implement mission-critical DoD network infrastructure, ensuring DISA-compliant configurations and active security postures.

Responsibilities include incident and change management, coordinating with DISA stakeholders and vendors, and maintaining network performance in a 24/7

Qualifications

• 2+ years of network engineering, operations, or NOC experience.
• Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper devices in LAN/WAN environments.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret; TS/SCI preferred; DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues across a live global DoD network using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Configure, test, activate, and monitor network devices and services.
• Manage incident tickets, service orders, and change requests with proper documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, DISA stakeholders, vendors, and operations teams for service activations and issue resolution.
• Support fault management and 24/7 service restoration efforts.

Skills

NOC experience

Cisco/Juniper

Routing & Switching

BGP/OSPF/ISIS

DNS/DHCP/TCP-IP

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper JUNOS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Controller / Network Engineer to support a company focused on delivering mission-critical communications, network operations, and secure connectivity across the global Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). This position is on-site at Scott AFB, IL, with additional opportunities available in Pearl Harbor, HI. The Network Controller / Network Engineer will provide operational support, monitoring, troubleshooting, implementation, and activation of mission-critical DoD network infrastructure while ensuring compliance with DISA standards. This role directly supports national defense missions by maintaining and enhancing the networks relied upon by warfighters and national leaders worldwide.

Responsibilities for the Network Controller / Network Engineer include:

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues across a live global DoD network using enterprise monitoring and management tools
• Perform network configuration, implementation, testing, activation, and performance monitoring of network devices and services
• Manage incident tickets, service orders, and change requests while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with operational procedures
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, DISA stakeholders, vendors, and operations teams to support service activations and resolve network issues
• Support fault management, alarm surveillance, circuit troubleshooting, and service restoration efforts in a 24/7 operational environment

Required Qualifications for the Network Controller / Network Engineer include:

• 2+ years of relevant network engineering, network operations, or NOC experience
• Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper technologies, routers, switches, LAN/WAN environments, and IP-based transport networks
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VLANs, VRFs, VPNs, TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS, along with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in a related technical field preferred
• Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Compensation for the Network Controller / Network Engineer include:

• Salary Range: depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

Keywords:

Network Controller, Network Engineer, NOC, Network Operations Center, DISA, DoDIN, DoD Networks, Cisco, Juniper, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, LAN/WAN, SATCOM, JRSS, Network Monitoring, Incident Management, Change Management, Security+, IAT Level II, TS/SCI, Secret Clearance, Telecommunications, Scott AFB, Pearl Harbor, Defense Communications, Network Troubleshooting, Service Activation, Fault Management, Alarm Surveillance