Network Engineer (Journeyman) - Cleared

Network Engineer (Journeyman)

We are hiring Network Engineers (Journeyman level) to support a U.S. Air Force / Air National Guard Network Operations Center (NOC) at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS. This role supports a Base Area Network (BAN) modernization program, providing Tier 2/3 network operations and troubleshooting across multiple Air National Guard installations. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career to mid-level engineers looking to grow within a mission-critical DoD network environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 network support in a NOC environment
• Troubleshoot routing and switching issues (Cisco-based)
• Monitor network health using tools like SolarWinds / NMS platforms
• Support incident response, ticket resolution, and change management
• Assist with:
  • VLANs, trunking, and switching issues
  • Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, basic BGP exposure)
  • Firewall changes and log analysis (ASA/Firepower)
• Maintain network configurations and documentation
• Support STIG compliance and remediation efforts
• Participate in on-call rotation (24/7 support model)

Required Qualifications

• Active or Interim DoD Secret clearance (must be in-scope)
• 3–7 years of network engineering or network operations experience
• Experience with:
  • Cisco routers and switches
  • LAN/WAN environments
  • Ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)
• One of the following (required):
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent IAT-II certification)
  • OR willingness to obtain Security+ prior to start
• One of the following (required):
  • CCNA
  • CompTIA Network+
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience in DoD or federal environments (USAF, ANG, DHA, Army, etc.)
• Familiarity with:
  • NIPR/SIPR networks
  • STIG / ACAS environments
  • Basic firewall operations
• Exposure to NOC operations or monitoring tools

Not the Right Fit If You Are:

• Looking for a senior or architect-level role
• Expecting compensation significantly above the stated range
• Not interested in hands-on operational / NOC work

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: ~$85K – $95K
• Relocation Assistance: $3,000
• Full benefits package:
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(k)
  • PTO + federal holidays

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite at McConnell AFB (Wichita, KS)
• Participation in on-call rotation required (24/7 environment)
• Ability to respond to critical issues within 2 hours if needed

Why This Role?

• Direct support to Air Force mission operations
• Exposure to enterprise DoD network environments
• Growth path into senior network engineering roles
• Stable, long-term federal program with extension potential

Interested? Apply with:

• Resume
• Clearance status (level + in-scope status)
• Certification status (Security+, CCNA, etc.)
• Salary expectations
• Availability