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Senior Cyber Network Engineer (Top Secret clearance)

$150k - $175k
Full-time

Mission Bridge Partners

Mission Bridge Partners is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Network Engineer to support the Joint Cyber Training Enterprise (JCTE) in Hanover, MD. In this mission-critical role, you'll design, build, and support advanced cyber range environments that enable realistic training, mission rehearsals, and operational readiness for U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and Cyber Protection Teams.

As a senior technical leader, you'll play a key role in planning and executing large-scale cyber exercises, supporting both Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO). You'll work alongside elite cyber professionals to build the virtual environments that prepare operators for real-world missions.

Location: Hanover, MD (Onsite)

Clearance Requirements
  • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance required at time of hire
  • Must be eligible and willing to obtain a CI or Full Scope Polygraph, if required by the customer
  • U.S. Citizenship required
Essential Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership supporting large-scale cyber exercises and mission rehearsals
  • Design, administer, and maintain complex cyber range environments supporting JCTE operations
  • Support planning and execution of Defensive and Offensive Cyber Operations (DCO/OCO)
  • Serve as a principal technical advisor supporting cyber range operations for USCYBERCOM
  • Lead engineering efforts supporting multiple concurrent cyber training events and mission rehearsals
  • Translate cyber mission objectives into realistic, technically accurate event environments
  • Administer enterprise systems, virtual infrastructure, and network environments
  • Troubleshoot complex networking, infrastructure, and application issues across integrated software and hardware platforms
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives across cyber range operations
  • Collaborate with government customers, engineers, developers, vendors, and operational teams to deliver mission success
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the engineering team
Required Experience

The ideal candidate brings strong experience across enterprise networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, and cyber operations.

Cyber Operations
  • Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC)
  • Cyber Range Engineering and Administration
  • Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)
  • Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO)
  • Cyber mission rehearsal and validation exercises
  • Support to Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs)
Enterprise Networking - Expert-level experience with:
  • TCP/IP networking and advanced troubleshooting
  • DNS architecture (Authoritative vs. Recursive, SOA, NS, MX, A, and CNAME records)
  • Routing protocols including: OSPF, BGP, Route Maps, Prefix Lists and Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Systems & Infrastructure - Experience administering and supporting:
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • VMware
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Security Onion and/or Splunk
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
  • LDAP
  • Identity Management (IdM)
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience supporting CNO, CNE, or CND platforms
  • 5+ years supporting cyber training, validation exercises, or Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), including planning, coordination, and execution
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+, CCNA, CISSP, or equivalent)
  • Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or another related technical discipline from an accredited institution
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 – $175,000 annually, based on market benchmarks within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This range represents a good faith estimate and may vary depending on several factors, including the scope of the role, geographic location, education, certifications, technical skills, and overall relevant experience.



 

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