Full-Time
Network Design Engineer
By Light Professional IT Services
501-1,000 employees
IT services, cloud, cybersecurity, systems engineering
Compensation Overview
$125k - $165k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Hanover, MD, USA
In Person
Travel up to 30% of the time for deployments within the continental United States.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
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- A BA/BS in a technical discipline and at least 10 years of experience in a similar role are required.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate certification is required.
- Technical knowledge, skills, and experience are required, including network design upgrades, configuration development, cutover plans, staging and pre-configuration, cutover execution, documentation, and system testing.
- Experience with the design and configuration of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks, including spanning tree, software-defined networking, virtual local area networks, Virtual Network Identifiers, VXLANs, virtual routing and forwarding, hostnames, and Cisco original equipment manufacturer equipment, is required.
- Strong communication skills are required.
- The candidate must be able to work collaboratively with team members of different abilities, backgrounds, and skill sets.
- The candidate must have a proven ability to deliver products on time or ahead of schedule.
- An active Secret clearance or higher is required.
- The candidate must be able to travel up to 30% of the time on deployments to continental United States locations.
- Develop engineering assessments of different configurations, including reviewing work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and customer standards, and progress according to schedules.
- Coordinate with the Project and/or Program Manager to ensure problem resolution and user satisfaction, and coordinate with the Lead Engineer on network architecture and design decisions.
- Recommend major systems installations for approval when needed, prepare milestone status reports, and deliver presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end-user representatives.
- Adhere to U.S. Army engineering processes during the development of submissions; identify additional processes and documentation formats as necessary; submit site-specific reports and drawings to the Government for review and approval; and follow the Government's processes for reviewing, updating, approving, and disseminating design and engineering documents.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional and/or Cisco Certified Design Professional certification.
- Experience with Passive Optical Networking.
- Familiarity with Juniper network equipment and network management.
- Experience with Cisco Prime.
- Experience with IT PIE.
- Familiarity with U.S. Army network design standards.
By Light Professional IT Services provides hardware and software engineering services across IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and modeling and simulation for government and commercial clients. It offers end-to-end systems engineering and network design, implementation, and ongoing management for both classified and unclassified government networks. It differentiates itself by delivering integrated, full-lifecycle solutions tailored to government contracting and by expanding capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver complete, secure network solutions while growing its market reach in both public and private sectors.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Alliant 3 has no dollar ceiling, expanding By Light's federal capture runway.
- The May 2026 DISA recompete extends a 3.2 million-user security stack.
- Orqa U.S. uses By Light's Florida facility, creating new manufacturing revenue by October 2026.
What critics are saying
- On June 15, 2026, a competitor challenged By Light's $345 million DISA cyber award.
- By Light still depends on federal recompetes like DISA's $298.1 million browser contract.
- A failed Dignitas integration or Copper Lights JV launch would weaken growth momentum.
What makes By Light Professional IT Services unique
- By Light won GSA Alliant 3 on March 24, 2026, spanning cloud and cyber.
- Its March 2026 cyber leadership hire deepens DoD network-defense credibility.
- Dignitas acquisition and Team CATALYST broaden simulation, training, and NATO reach.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
401(k) Company Match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Professional Development Budget
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
Generous Leave Policy
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 4%2 year growth
↑ 4%Orqa U.S. Launches to deliver blue uas-compliant, fully american-made drone systems at scale. Orqa U.S. brings battle-tested UAS technology from Europe's battlefields to a 100% US onshore defense industrial base, with full production capability by October 2026. May 06, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Orqa US OAKLAND, Calif., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Today, Orqa and By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) announced the founding of Orqa U.S. LLC, an independent, U.S.-owned venture established to deliver fully compliant, American-made unmanned aerial systems to the U.S. military and government at scale. "That experience has generated extraordinary demand from U.S. defense customers who want the same proven capability. The founding of Orqa U.S. is our answer..." "For the past decade, Orqa has been building and refining UAS technology in the most demanding operational environments on earth. Our systems have been tested..." "That experience has generated extraordinary demand from U.S. defense customers who want the same proven capability. The founding of Orqa U.S. is our answer..." "For the past decade, Orqa has been building and refining UAS technology in the most demanding operational environments on earth. Our systems have been tested..." "That experience has generated extraordinary demand from U.S. defense customers who want the same proven capability. The founding of Orqa U.S. is our answer..." Orqa U.S. is headquartered in Oakland, CA, with full-rate production operations based at By Light's 180,000-square-foot Defense Industrial Base manufacturing facility in Port Orange, Florida. The entity will meet all National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), American Security Drone Act (ASDA), and other regulatory requirements, with a commitment to full U.S. onshoring. "For the past decade, Orqa has been building and refining UAS technology in the most demanding operational environments on earth. Our systems have been tested and validated under real combat conditions," said Charles Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Orqa U.S. "That experience has generated extraordinary demand from U.S. defense customers who want the same proven capability. The founding of Orqa U.S. is our answer to that demand: a fully American entity, built on American soil, creating jobs for American citizens, delivering world class UAS systems without compromise on security, compliance, or performance." Orqa U.S. was established to capitalize on a new generation of U.S. Department of War (DOW) programs and innovative contracting pathways designed to rapidly equip warfighters with low-cost, attritable aerial robotic systems, including DOW's Drone Dominance Program. The company maintains a fully independent board composed solely of U.S. citizens and will leverage By Light's extensive expertise to operate a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliant IT infrastructure. Production operations are anchored at By Light's Port Orange, Florida, facility, a large-scale manufacturing hub purpose-built to meet government demand. The facility features dedicated UAS assembly and integration lines, on-site advanced manufacturing, CNC machining, composites fabrication, with certified test and Quality Control (QC) processes. The facility also operates as a designated Port of Entry with on-site customs capability, enabling Orqa U.S. to move at the speed of operational requirements. About Orqa U.S. Orqa U.S. is a U.S.-owned and independently controlled unmanned aerial systems company established to deliver fully compliant, American-made drone systems to the U.S. Government at scale. Formed through a strategic partnership between Orqa and By Light Professional IT Services, Orqa U.S. serves as the sole authorized provider of Orqa's technology to U.S. Government customers. About Orqa Orqa is one of the largest UAV/drone manufacturers in the world, producing components and integrated systems for customers in over 50 markets worldwide, including 24 NATO member states. All Orqa products are made without any Chinese parts; the company's vertically integrated production model ensures every key element is designed, engineered, and built in-house, making their supply chain immune to geopolitical tensions. In 2026 Orqa was ranked #135 overall - and #2 in Aerospace & Defense - in The Financial Times' FT1000 list of Europe's 1000 fastest-growing companies. About By Light By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions. The company operates two divisions - Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training - providing advanced cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems and AI-enabled live training that prepare forces for modern conflict. By combining mission expertise with cutting-edge commercial technologies and an expanding portfolio of advanced platforms, By Light helps defense organizations predict, prepare, and prevail with greater speed, realism, and operational advantage. For the latest information on By Light's portfolio of products, solutions, and commercial capabilities, visit bylight.com. Media Contact Andy Oare | [email protected] | +1-202-445-7366
By Light announces Team CATALYST - pursuing NATO's Next Generation Modelling & Simulation program. Multinational team brings proven simulation expertise from seven NATO nations. LONDON, UK - April 13, 2026 - By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced the formation of Team CATALYST, a multinational industry team positioned to compete for NATO Allied Command Transformation's Next Generation Modelling and Simulation (NexGen M&S) Program. Team CATALYST brings together seven companies from across the Alliance: By Light (USA/UK) as the lead partner, ETE Technology (Turkey), Thales (France), Leonardo (Italy), Slitherine (UK), Horizon Strategies (USA), and Liberty Business Associates (USA). The team combines decades of experience delivering simulation capabilities to defense organizations worldwide. NATO's NexGen M&S initiative seeks a unified simulation environment supporting exercises, operational planning, strategic analysis, and wargaming across all warfighting domains. The program represents one of NATO's most significant investments in modernizing how the Alliance will train, plan, and prepare for future operations. "Team CATALYST is purpose-built for this program," said By Light CEO Bob Donahue. "We've assembled partners with deep expertise across every capability area that NATO requires, from advanced wargaming to all-domain simulation and operational planning support. Our team is ready to deliver." Team CATALYST members collectively hold the security credentials, NATO-nation presence, and proven expertise required for this strategic program. The team's solution approach leverages proven, operational capabilities rather than developmental concepts. About By Light By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions. The company operates two divisions - Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training - providing advanced cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems, and AI-enabled live training that prepare forces for modern conflict. By combining mission expertise with cutting-edge commercial technologies, By Light enables defense organizations to predict, prepare, and prevail with greater speed, realism, and operational advantage. For the latest information on By Light's portfolio of products, solutions, and commercial capabilities, visit bylight.com.
USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security. by Tina Meketa, USF Communications and Marketing By Light is proud to announce a formal partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) to accelerate the development of trusted, mission-ready AI solutions in support of national defense. With By Light's decades of experience delivering critical technologies across the Department of War (DoW) and USF's research leadership in AI assurance, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, this collaboration brings together two organizations deeply committed to advancing innovations that strengthen operational readiness. USF's DoW experience and proximity to MacDill AFB, combined with By Light's advanced simulation and AI capabilities, create a powerful foundation for developing safer, more reliable systems for the Warfighters who depend on them. Bylight look forward to the impact this partnership will deliver for the defense community and beyond. Read all about its partnership on the USF website.
By Light awarded Alliant 3 GWAC. By Light continues its decades of Federal support with new five-year base period with a five-year option unlimited GWAC award McLean, VA - March 24, 2026 - By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) was awarded a five-year base period with a five-year option prime contract to deliver information technology services-based solutions on the General Services Administration's (GSA) Alliant 3 Unrestricted Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The Alliant 3 contract offers a streamlined, standardized acquisition pathway to a broad range of advanced IT services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data management, software development, systems engineering, and emerging technologies. Building on the remarkable success of Alliant 2, Alliant 3 is an unrestricted GWAC with no maximum dollar ceiling, making it the government's strongest vehicle for purchasing critical technology services at scale. "Being selected for Alliant 3 is a testament to By Light's long-standing commitment and trusted ability to deliver innovative, reliable, and secure technology solutions that enable the federal government to achieve mission success," said By Light founder and CEO Bob Donahue. "This contract award strengthens our ability to support our customers with the advanced technologies and engineering expertise on which they depend." By Light Chief Revenue Officer Mike Hatcher added, "We are extremely proud of our enduring partnership with the General Services Administration and look forward to delivering exceptional results to clients over the next decade." About By Light By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions. The company's two divisions, Cyber and Modeling, Simulation & Training, provide advanced cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems, and AI-enabled live training to prepare forces for modern conflict. By Light combines mission expertise with cutting-edge commercial technologies to enable defense organizations to predict, prepare, and prevail with greater speed, realism, and operational advantage. For the latest information on By Light's portfolio of products, solutions, and commercial capabilities, visit www.bylight.com.
By Light Professional IT Services, a provider of advanced technology solutions for defence and national security missions, has appointed Diane Hockenberry as chief marketing officer. She will oversee enterprise marketing, brand strategy and product commercialisation across the company's cyber and modelling, simulation and training divisions. Hockenberry brings over 25 years of experience in marketing, communications and branding across technology, aerospace and defence organisations. Most recently, she served as senior director of strategic communications and marketing at Trident, a private equity-backed defence technology portfolio. The McLean, Virginia-based company is backed by Sagewind Capital and focuses on delivering cyber mission environments, synthetic training systems and AI-enabled live training platforms for the Department of Defense.