Network Engineer

Brooksource; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Responsibilities include configuring and supporting routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and IPv6 networks, with emphasis on OSPF/BGP routing and incident response. Strong communication and security credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience or Master's degree plus 3 years.
• IAT Level II certification such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, etc.
• CE certification is required.
• Experience with routing, switching, OSPF, BGP, IPv6, VPNs, and WAN environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
• Support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and network connectivity.
• Manage IP addressing, VLANs, DNS, VPNs, and network services.
• Work with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Monitor network performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot network outages and connectivity issues.
• Support network upgrades and infrastructure changes.
• Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and configurations.
• Respond to incidents and provide after‑action support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Network concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

IAT Level II cert

CE certification

Job description

Our client, SAIC, is seeking a Network Administrator/Engineer to support USTRANSCOM's IT Service Management efforts at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

Logistics

• Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL
• TS/SCI: Ability to obtain and maintain

Role Overview

The Network Administrator/Engineer will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modernization of USTRANSCOM's network infrastructure in a secure

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
• Support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and network connectivity.
• Manage IP addressing, VLANs, DNS, VPNs, and network services.
• Work with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Monitor network performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot network outages and connectivity issues.
• Support network upgrades and infrastructure changes.
• Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and configurations.
• Respond to incidents and provide after‑action support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience OR Master's degree + 3 years.
• IAT Level II certification such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, etc.
• Relevant Computing Environment (CE) certification.
• Experience with routing, switching, OSPF, BGP, IPv6, VPNs, and WAN environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

EEO Statement

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, if any, or other law.

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401(k) plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, and sick time.

Paid company holidays are subject to hour requirements and completion of the new-hire period of 13 weeks. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program that provides services such as virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, and additional resources.