Senior Network Architect – DoD Cyber Range

IDS International; Indiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IDS International is seeking a Senior Network Engineer III to support enterprise and cyber range network architecture within a DoD environment. The role demands deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex networks across distributed test ranges.

The candidate will lead network design, wireless integration, and support of advanced cyber test and training environments, with responsibilities spanning policy development and DoD node management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cyber range or computer testbed environments.
• DoD 8140.03 IAT II level certifications (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 802.11 and cellular tech.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues ensuring high availability.

Skills

Network architecture

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

DNS

VPNs

Wireless networks

5G

DoD environments

Cyber range

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline

Tools

JIOR

Job description

IDS International is seeking a Senior Network Engineer III to support enterprise and cyber range network architecture within a DoD environment. The role demands deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex networks across distributed test ranges.

The candidate will lead network design, wireless integration, and support of advanced cyber test and training environments, with responsibilities spanning policy development and DoD node management.