On-Site Joint Fires Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

ZP Group

Illinois

On-site

USD 62,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Joint Fires Network Engineer to support DoD communications and global network operations from Scott AFB, IL. The role focuses on configuring, monitoring, and restoring secure services across complex transport and IP infrastructures to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for national defense missions.

The engineer will work in a 24x7 SOC/NOC environment and collaborate across government stakeholders to maintain maximum network availability.

Qualifications

4+ years of network engineering, operations, or NOC experience.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, MPLS, SDH/SONET, optical transport and routing/switching.
Strong incident management, troubleshooting and 24x7 shift experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
Active TS/SCI Clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Execute network operations including configuration, monitoring, and analysis of circuits across routers, switches, and optical transport systems.
Perform real-time circuit rerouting and network restoration during outages and maintenance events.
Collaborate with internal teams, government stakeholders, and engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability.
Monitor and troubleshoot network alarms using platform-specific tools and resolve incidents through full lifecycle management.
Support change management activities including hardware replacements, software updates, and configuration adjustments.