The Senior Network Engineer III is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex network infrastructures for cyber range operations in a DoD environment, including routing, switching, and wireless integration.
Senior Network Engineer – III (Computer Network Architect)Why IDS?
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.
LocationMuscatatuck, Indiana
Job DescriptionIDS 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.
Key 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 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
- Must meet DoD 8140.03 IAT II requirements (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, or equivalent)
- 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
- Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required
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