Joint Fires Network Engineer

Description

Execute network operations to include configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore customer connectivity during scheduled and unscheduled outages and maintenance actions. Work directly with internal and external customers, external government agencies, and other engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and operational impact. Proactively monitor network alarms across platform specific network management tools. Perform a variety of change management tasks which include hardware replacement, software configurations, and ASI management. Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident. Assess, identify and recommend resolutions to various network incidents and/or deficiencies leveraging knowledge in one or more of following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, optical transport network, MPLS, time division multiplexing, SDH/SONET.

Skills

Network engineering, Router, Cisco routers, Wan

Top Skills Details

Network engineering,Router,Cisco routers,Wan

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date. Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment. Working knowledge of both Transport and IP network topologies. Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Tech control facility or cyber transport experience. Circuit actions and vendor experience. IP/Transport architecture experience. Solarwinds and JIRA experience. Telco NOC, inside or outside plant experience. Experience with MS Office suite, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMs. Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scott Air Force Base, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Scott Air Force Base,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.