Joint Fires Network Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Joint Fires Network Engineer
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Joint Fires Network Engineer to support a company focused on mission‑critical defense communications and global network operations within the Department of Defense sector. This position is on‑site at Scott AFB, IL, and will support 24x7 global operations by configuring, monitoring, and restoring secure network services across complex transport and IP infrastructures.
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
- 4+ years of experience in network engineering, operations, or NOC environments
- Experience with networking technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, MPLS, SDH/SONET, optical transport, and routing/switching
- Strong skills in incident management, network troubleshooting, alarm monitoring, and working in a 24x7 shift environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active TS/SCI Clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
- Journeyman level (2‑4 years) pays hourly at $62,000‑$70,000
- Senior level (5‑7 years) pays at $80,000‑$85,000
- Expert level: (10+ years w/ CCNA) $100,000
Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick leave as required by law.
#J-18808-LjbffrTo View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×