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.