Network Controller / Engineer - 173 - 175296

Zachary Piper Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; 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 mission-critical DoD network infrastructure, ensuring DISA-compliant operations across the DoDIN. This on-site role is based at Scott AFB, IL, with opportunities in Pearl Harbor, HI, and may involve 24/7 monitoring and activations.

Required qualifications include 2+ years in network operations, Cisco/Juniper experience, routing protocols, and an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

Qualifications

• 2+ years in network engineering, operations, or NOC roles.
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper, LAN/WAN, IP transport.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI preferred; DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ CE) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cisco

Juniper

BGP

OSPF

ISIS

LAN/WAN

TCP/IP

DHCP

DNS

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

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