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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Controller / Engineer - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Interface Controllers, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Satcom, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, SC Clearance, Performance Monitor, Cisco - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9126787/network-controller-engineer ## About the Role * 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 ## 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., * 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, 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 ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Web 3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/634-debunking-the-top-10-myths-about-web-3) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)