{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4f9f4e3afce9991e8682a2f1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f9f4e3afce9991e8682a2f1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f9f4e3afce9991e8682a2f1","title":"Network Engineer","description":"Company Overview:\n\nBy 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.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nWe are seeking a Network Engineer I to design, deploy and maintain a small scale local network infrastructure supporting network continuity of operations. This role is responsible for system configurations, deployment strategy, developing and maintaining user documentation, developing and maintaining readiness checklist, monitoring system performance, and identifying and resolving technical issues to ensure high system uptime and security. The primary responsibility of this position is the ongoing support, maintenance and operation of Layer2/Layer network equipment. Additionally, this position will support the operation and maintenance of radio and satellite telecommunications equipment. This position is on-site at customer's location and does not allow for remote work.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nNetwork Responsibilities\n\nDesign localized network topologies, IP addressing, schemes and subnet structures.\n minimize interference.\nPlan wireless network layouts (RF Coverage) and access point placement to mazimize signal strenght and minimize intererence.\nSelect appropriate hardware models (router, switches, firewalls) that match operational requirements.\nDraft high-quality network design documentation, logical/physical topology maps, and deployment checklist.\n\nTelecommunications Responsibilities:\n\nAssist in routine maintenance and troubleshooting on radio frequency (RF) radio systems.\nAssist in maintaining associated support equipment, including antennas, amplifiers, power supplies and cables.\nAssist in the reliability of RF systems ( HF,UHF, Starlink, Iridium) for secure and non-secure communications.\nAssist in maintaining unclassified and classified telephone systems, ensuring they are operational and secure.\nAssist in the maintenance and support of all related hardware and software components.\n\nRequired Experience/Qualifications:\nProven ability to design simple local are networks (LANs).\nSolid grasp of fundamental IP routing, the OSI model, TCP/IP stacks, and common network security principles.\nFamiiarity with network servies and prtotocols like DNS, DHCP, NAT, and basic OSPF/BGP routing.\nA minimum of 5 years of networking experience is required.\nFamiliarity with Radio Frequency.\nPreferred Experience/Qualifications:\nFamiliarity of unclassified and classified communication systems and associated equipment.\nFamiliarity of telecommunications services, including secure and non-secure phone systems, VoIP, fax, data networks, video teleconferencing, and satellite (Iridium/Starlink) communications.\n\nTravel Requirements:\n\nOccasional travel within CONUS to conduct site surveys, installations, and support for new or existing locations. Anticipated travel is no more than 4 weeks per year and a maximum of two weeks on site.\n\nSpecial Requirements/Security Clearance:\nActive Top Secret or Q Clearance with SCI or SCI eligible.\nSalary Range:\n\nSalary Minimum: $90,000\n\nSalary Maximum: $140,000\n\nThe annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nPhysical Demands: Be able to handle telecommunications deployment kits in transit cases that could total 60 pounds each.","company":"By Light Professional It Services","rawCompany":"by light professional it services","city":"Germantown","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T09:41:19.750Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Engineer","description":"Company Overview:\n\nBy 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.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nWe are seeking a Network Engineer I to design, deploy and maintain a small scale local network infrastructure supporting network continuity of operations. This role is responsible for system configurations, deployment strategy, developing and maintaining user documentation, developing and maintaining readiness checklist, monitoring system performance, and identifying and resolving technical issues to ensure high system uptime and security. The primary responsibility of this position is the ongoing support, maintenance and operation of Layer2/Layer network equipment. Additionally, this position will support the operation and maintenance of radio and satellite telecommunications equipment. This position is on-site at customer's location and does not allow for remote work.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nNetwork Responsibilities\n\nDesign localized network topologies, IP addressing, schemes and subnet structures.\n minimize interference.\nPlan wireless network layouts (RF Coverage) and access point placement to mazimize signal strenght and minimize intererence.\nSelect appropriate hardware models (router, switches, firewalls) that match operational requirements.\nDraft high-quality network design documentation, logical/physical topology maps, and deployment checklist.\n\nTelecommunications Responsibilities:\n\nAssist in routine maintenance and troubleshooting on radio frequency (RF) radio systems.\nAssist in maintaining associated support equipment, including antennas, amplifiers, power supplies and cables.\nAssist in the reliability of RF systems ( HF,UHF, Starlink, Iridium) for secure and non-secure communications.\nAssist in maintaining unclassified and classified telephone systems, ensuring they are operational and secure.\nAssist in the maintenance and support of all related hardware and software components.\n\nRequired Experience/Qualifications:\nProven ability to design simple local are networks (LANs).\nSolid grasp of fundamental IP routing, the OSI model, TCP/IP stacks, and common network security principles.\nFamiiarity with network servies and prtotocols like DNS, DHCP, NAT, and basic OSPF/BGP routing.\nA minimum of 5 years of networking experience is required.\nFamiliarity with Radio Frequency.\nPreferred Experience/Qualifications:\nFamiliarity of unclassified and classified communication systems and associated equipment.\nFamiliarity of telecommunications services, including secure and non-secure phone systems, VoIP, fax, data networks, video teleconferencing, and satellite (Iridium/Starlink) communications.\n\nTravel Requirements:\n\nOccasional travel within CONUS to conduct site surveys, installations, and support for new or existing locations. Anticipated travel is no more than 4 weeks per year and a maximum of two weeks on site.\n\nSpecial Requirements/Security Clearance:\nActive Top Secret or Q Clearance with SCI or SCI eligible.\nSalary Range:\n\nSalary Minimum: $90,000\n\nSalary Maximum: $140,000\n\nThe annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nPhysical Demands: Be able to handle telecommunications deployment kits in transit cases that could total 60 pounds each.","datePosted":"2026-08-15T09:41:19.750Z","dateModified":"2026-08-15T09:41:19.750Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"By Light Professional It Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Germantown","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4f9f4e3afce9991e8682a2f1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f9f4e3afce9991e8682a2f1"}}