Network Controller / Engineer - 173 - 175296

Piper Companies; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Network Controller / Network Engineer to support mission-critical DoD network infrastructure. The role is on-site at Scott AFB, IL, with opportunities at Pearl Harbor, HI, focusing on monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing DoD networks while adhering to DISA standards.

You will coordinate with DISA stakeholders and engineers, manage incident tickets, and ensure 24/7 availability and compliance across global networks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 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, with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Active Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• 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 documentation and compliance with procedures.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, DISA stakeholders, vendors, and operations teams to support activations and resolve issues.
• Support fault management, alarm surveillance, circuit troubleshooting, and service restoration in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

NOC experience

Cisco/Juniper

Routing protocols

Clearance TS

Security+ CE

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

IP networking

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