Senior Cyber Network Engineer (Top Secret clearance)

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.