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Network Engineer (Journeyman) – DoD NOC | Wichita, KS
Location: Wichita, KS (100% Onsite – McConnell AFB)
Clearance: Active or Interim Secret (required)
Salary: ~$85,000 – $95,000 + $3,000 relocation assistance
Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire, W-2)
Start Date: Mid-June 2026

Overview
We are hiring 2 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

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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