Network Controller / Engineer - 173

Zachary Piper Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 / Network Engineer to support DoDIN network operations and secure connectivity for DoD missions. This on-site role is at Scott AFB, IL, with potential positions at Pearl Harbor, HI, and involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing DoD network infrastructure.

You will work with DISA standards, manage incidents, changes, and activations, and coordinate with DISA stakeholders to keep warfighters connected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in network engineering, operations, or NOC work.
• Experience with enterprise routing and switching in LAN/WAN.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, IP, DHCP, DNS.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot a live DoD network across multiple sites.
• Configure, test, activate, and monitor network devices and services.
• Manage incidents, service orders, and change requests with good documentation.
• Coordinate activations with customers, DISA stakeholders, vendors, and teams.
• Support fault management, alarm surveillance, and 24/7 operations.

Skills

NOC experience

Cisco/Juniper

Routing & Switching

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

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