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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - DCO Mission Support - **Company:** Punch Cyber Corp. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Routing, Packet Analyzer, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Network-Engineer-DCO-Mission-Support-PUNCH-Cyber-Analytics-Group-204446825914596/ ## About the Role 10+ years network engineering experience in production or field conditions -Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, MTU, and SFP modules - Hands-on experience with Wireshark, tcpdump, and other capture tools - Familiarity with Linux networking, security architecture, and containers - Experience supporting DoD/tactical networks preferred - Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure in unfamiliar environments Must Haves: Demonstrated proficiency in tactical or mission-critical network deployments/setups. Security Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility required. Travel Requirements: 8-12 weeks annually, CONUS and OCONUS, sometimes on short notice. Remote work flexibility available outside of mission support windows. ## Description About PUNCH: We're problem solvers first & foremost. PUNCH's origin story involves frustration with available INFOSEC tools and techniques - we came up thru the industry using these inefficient tools and techniques and decided there had to be a better way. We bring this laser focus on efficiency to every customer engagement. We have trust as a hallmark in everything we do. PUNCH provides its team members with the maximum amount of ownership over their careers, the direction of the company, and the flexibility & freedom to accomplish their job without interference. Trust requires accountability; we live that, company-wide. We back each other up. PUNCH is a supportive place to work. We've worked hard to create an environment that makes people better, encourages team work, and rewards a "pitch in" mentality. We give back. To those in need. To the community. To the industry. Does this sound like you? In this Role You Will: Support a DARPA initiative by deploying and managing DCO capabilities in tactical, austere environments. Must be a US citizen and possess a US passport Key tasks include: - Design, configure, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN topologies in field and lab environments - Deploy and tune DCO sensor platforms (e.g., Zeek, SecurityOnion) - Implement and validate SPAN/mirror ports and inline network taps - Conduct packet capture analysis and support anomaly detection tuning - Collaborate with host entity personnel for network access and integration ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [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) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)