Network Operations Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to support a large government contractor in Scott AFB, IL. The Network Operations Engineer will support mission-critical Defense Information System Network (DISN) services by monitoring, troubleshooting, and restoring global network connectivity across transport and IP infrastructure in a 24x7 operations environment. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility and is onsite in Scott AFB, IL. Responsibilities of the Network Operations Engineer include: Monitor and operate mission-critical DISA Global Information Grid (GIG) and Defense Information System Network (DISN) infrastructureConfigure, analyze, and support customer circuits across optical transport equipment, routers, switches, and electro-optical multiplexersPerform real-time circuit rerouting and alternate path restoration during planned maintenance and unplanned network outagesMonitor network alarms using enterprise network management and monitoring platformsTroubleshoot and resolve network outages, degradations, and performance issues while minimizing operational impactExecute change management activities including hardware replacements, software updates, configuration changes, and ASI managementDocument incidents, outages, troubleshooting efforts, escalations, and resolutions using enterprise incident management toolsCollaborate with customers, government agencies, network engineers, and operations teams to ensure maximum network availabilityAnalyze transport and IP network performance while identifying opportunities for service improvementsSupport mission-critical network operations in a 24x7 shift environment while adhering to operational procedures and service level objectives Qualifications of the Network Operations Engineer include: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance with SCI eligibility reflected in DISSDoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) required prior to startExperience supporting enterprise IP and transport network operationsStrong understanding of routing, switching, and network topologiesExperience troubleshooting Cisco and/or Juniper network environmentsExperience supporting optical transport networks, MPLS, SDH/SONET, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), or MSPP technologiesExperience utilizing network monitoring and incident management toolsAbility to work a 24x7 rotating shift scheduleBachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; equivalent military or professional experience may be considered Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DISA, DoD, or military network operations environmentsTech Control Facility or Cyber Transport experienceExperience with carrier circuit provisioning and telecommunications vendorsExperience with IP transport architecture and enterprise backbone networksExperience with SolarWinds, Jira, or similar network monitoring and ticketing platformsExperience supporting Network Operations Centers (NOC), Telecommunications Operations Centers (TOC), or carrier operationsFamiliarity with alarm surveillance, fault management, performance management, LAN operations, and change managementProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams Compensation for the Network Operations Engineer includes: Compensation: $30/hr - $45/hrComprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays This job opens for applications on July 24, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Network Operations Engineer, Network Engineer, Network Operations Center, NOC Engineer, Network Operations Specialist, Transport Engineer, IP Network Engineer, DISA, DGOC, Defense Information Systems Agency, DISN, Global Information Grid, GIG, Cisco, Juniper, Routers, Switches, MPLS, SDH, SONET, TDM, Time Division Multiplexing, MSPP, Optical Transport Network, Optical Networking, Circuit Provisioning, Circuit Restoration, Electro-Optical Multiplexers, Telecommunications, Network Monitoring, SolarWinds, Jira, Incident Management, Fault Management, Performance Management, Change Management, Alarm Surveillance, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Enterprise Networking, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Tech Control, Cyber Transport, DoD 8570, IAT Level II, Security+, TS/SCI, Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligible, DISS, Scott AFB, Department of Defense, Government IT, Defense Networks, Mission Critical Operations