Network Engineer - III (Computer Network Architect

IDS is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer III to support enterprise and cyber range network architecture within a DoD environment. This position requires deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures across distributed test range environments.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for network design, wireless infrastructure integration, and support of advanced cyber test and training environments., * Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network architectures supporting cyber range operations

• Manage and optimize routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, VPNs, and VLANs
• Support distributed test range environments, including policy and procedure development
• Engineer and maintain network infrastructure across physical and virtualized systems
• Provide technical support for DoD network nodes and cyber range platforms
• Develop and implement network policies, standards, and best practices
• Support wireless network infrastructure, including modern cellular and Wi-Fi technologies
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and ensure high availability and performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree, * Minimum of 10 years of experience in cyber range or computer testbed environments

• Expert-level experience designing and configuring:
• Routing, switching, firewalls
• DNS, VPNs, VLANs
• Enterprise network infrastructure across bare metal and virtualized systems
• Experience supporting distributed test range environments, including development of policies and procedures
• Experience with wireless and cellular technologies, including:
• 802.11 (Wi-Fi)
• 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks
• Experience configuring and managing DoD network nodes, including environments such as JIOR (Joint Information Operations Range)
• Proven ability to operate in complex, mission-driven DoD environments, * Strong network architecture and engineering leadership
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience in cyber range or training environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lead initiatives and work across technical teams, Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential., Do you meet DoD 8140.03 IAT II certification requirements (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)?* Do you have at least 10 years of experience in cyber range or computer testbed environments?* What is your level of experience in network engineering/architecture?* Do you have expert-level experience designing and configuring enterprise networks (routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, VPNs, VLANs)?* Do you have experience supporting distributed test range or cyber range environments?*

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

IDS delivers innovative, mission-focused solutions that support national security and critical operations. By combining technical expertise with operational insight, we help solve complex challenges across DoD and government environments. At IDS, you’ll contribute to high-impact programs supporting advanced cyber and network operations.