Network Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking a Network Engineer in Orlando with DoD 8570 IAT II clearance to design and operate self-healing networks. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and government stakeholders, with potential hybrid work and occasional travel.

The position requires expert Cisco/Juniper knowledge, routing/switching, and firewall operations, supporting DoD/network infrastructure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification or ability to obtain it is required.
• Experience designing and implementing self-healing networks.
• Expert understanding of Cisco and/or Juniper technologies.
• Expert understanding of networking protocols.
• Experience in cross-platform networking environments.
• Experience in setting up workstation, server, switch, and router configurations.
• Expert level experience in the configuration & operation of firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements self-healing networks.
• Documents network configuration and maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoots routing, switching and multicast faults.
• Configures and troubleshoots RADIUS, SYSLOG, NTP, OSPF, Auto-RP.
• Designs and monitors network load balancing and health; advises on upgrades or reconfigurations.
• Identifies need to upgrade or enhance network components.
• Hardens networking infrastructure balancing availability and confidentiality.
• Resolves IAVA/STIG findings and documents justification to A&A personnel.
• Provides on-site technical and operational support for telecom equipment.
• Conducts site surveys for equipment installations.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Mentors other IT personnel as needed.

Skills

Cisco/Juniper

Networking protocols

Cross-platform networking

Device configuration

RADIUS/SYSLOG/NTP

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

DoD 8570 IAT II

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

RADIUS

SYSLOG

NTP

OSPF

Auto-RP

Job description

Job Locations
US-FL-Orlando | US-Remote w/ Travel

ID
2026-11971
# of Openings
1
Category
Network
Clearance
Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II

Network Engineer Job Locations
US-FL-Orlando | US-Remote w/ Travel
ID
2026-11971
# of Openings
1
Category
Network
Clearance
Tier 3 - Secret/ADP II

Company Overview

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, external suppliers, and government stakeholders and involves occasional travel to customer sites or supplier locations. A hybrid work environment is possible when not required to be on-site for customer meetings. The program reserves the right to require on-site work if program execution and success dictates.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00a a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements self-healing networks
• Documents the network configuration including documentation of maintenance procedures for the network.
• Troubleshoots routing, switching and multicast faults
• Configures and troubleshoots RADIUS, SYSLOG, NTP, OSPF, Auto-RP
• Designs and monitors network load balancing, route cost patterns, overall system health, etc. and advises on need for potential upgrades or reconfigurations
• Identifies the need to upgrade or enhance network component capabilities
• Hardens networking infrastructure as appropriate, balancing customer Availability/Integrity/Confidentiality needs.
• Resolves IAVA/STIG findings as appropriate, providing proper documentation and/or justification to A&A personnel
• Provides on-site technical and operational support in the installation and operation of any/all telecommunications equipment
• Conducts site surveys to determine feasibility of equipment installations (e.g. telecommunications, electrical, temperature/humidity, cleanliness, space/weight, maintainability, logistical support)
• Performs other duties as required
• Mentors other IT personnel as needed

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements
• Experience designing and implementing self-healing networks
• Expert understanding of Cisco and/or Juniper technologies
• Expert understanding of networking protocols
• Experience in cross-platform networking environments
• Experience in setting up workstation, server, switch, and router configurations
• Expert level experience in the configuration & operation of firewalls.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• DoD Active Secret Clearance or ability to get a clearance