Full-Time
IP and Optical Test Engineers
By Light Professional IT Services
501-1,000 employees
IT services, cloud, cybersecurity, systems engineering
Compensation Overview
$100k - $200k/yr
Odenton, MD, USA
In Person
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- BS in Networking, Telecommunications, or related area required.
- DoD 8570-01-M IAT Level I or higher to include one of the following: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, or CISSP.
- Extensive experience in IP or Optical Networking.
- Expertise in large-scale IP/Optical & Testing with backbone routers running ISIS, BGP/MP-BGP (multi AS), MPLS routing protocols, switches and testing gear including traffic generators from IXIA and Spirent Test Center
- Provide technical expertise in design review, lab testing & test report, implementation plan and deployment of new advanced large-scale complex DoD networks.
- Implement MPLS services offerings on the DISN network. MPLS services include L3VPN, L2VPN, VPLS (Virtual Private LAN service) and CsC (Carrier Supporting Carrier). Platforms tested include Juniper MX Series, Cisco ASR Series routers.
- Provide expertise in order to certify and support Optical systems to include optical switches, amplifiers, regenerators, Optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Optical Transport Networking (OTN), Optical Transport Unit (OTU) frames, OTN-based backbones, optical light paths, optical spectrum sharing, optical virtual private networks (O-VPNs), wavelength-based private services, Packet-Optical Transport System (P-OTS), Ethernet, Flexible Ethernet (FlexE), Carrier Ethernet.
- Provide technical security expertise in design, test, evaluation and deployment of advanced large-scale complex DoD networks. Review security requirements set by DoD agencies for the NIPRNET/SIPRNET network protection; Assess and analyze current NIPRNET/SIPRNET network architecture; Propose and analyze potential solutions.
- Conducting audits, risk assessment, threat analysis, contingency planning and implementing security standards and methods.
- Reviews security threats to the current DoD NIPRNet/Internet gateway IA infrastructure, architecture, and technology and determines/implements effective countermeasures IAW established policies/regulations/directives.
- Delivers Router and Firewall Test Plans, Test Reports, as well as Implementation Plans to provide direction for deployment in the production environment. Prepare field recommendations and Configuration Guides.
- Provide Tier III engineering support to field operations personnel and deliver Field Support Lessons Learned reports.
- Conduct market research to find products to meet requirements.
- Professional Networking Certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIE or Ciena OC-P are highly preferred.
- Hardware certification testing, JUNOS/IOS-XR/Ciena operating system regression testing.
- DISN IP or Optical Design Experience
- Network test equipment/Traffic Generator such as IXIA and Spirent Test Center.
- Firewalls (Juniper/Netscreen, Cisco ASA/PIX, CyberGuard, SideWinder)
- VPN products (IPSec, SSL VPN).
- IDS/IPS (Arbor Peakflow DoS & Traffic, Top Layer, ForeScout).
- F5 Big-IP load balancer, BlueCoat Web Proxy.
- Unix (SUN/HP/BSD) Servers/Workstations, Linux, PC Servers/Workstations
- VMware ESXi server.
- JunOS, Cisco IOS & IOS-XR, UNIX (Sun Solaris, BSD, HPUX, SCO), VMware, Linux, FreeBSD, Microsoft OS Servers and Workstations.
- Certificate Authority Server, ACE/SecureID Server, TACACS+, RADIUS, MS Exchange, Sendmail, Apache web server, PKI, WINS, DHCP, DNS, FTP/SFTP/TFTP, SSH, NTP, Netflow/Cflowd servers.
- Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with management and staff at all levels.
- Candidate should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Alliant 3 GWAC award enables unlimited federal IT services revenue through 2036.
- Dignitas acquisition adds F-35, ACTS II, and multi-echelon simulation capabilities.
- Jeffrey R. Jones leads cyber division with 30 years DoD experience since March 2026.
What critics are saying
- Team CATALYST loses NATO contract to Lockheed Martin in 6-12 months.
- Dignitas integration fails with 30% talent exodus in 12-18 months.
- Alliant 3 yields no task orders against Booz Allen dominance in 12-24 months.
What makes By Light Professional IT Services unique
- By Light leads Team CATALYST for NATO NexGen M&S with seven NATO partners.
- By Light delivers Army STE, RVCT, and high-fidelity flight trainers for UH-60.
- By Light specializes in cyber mission environments and AI-enabled warfighter training.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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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
Company News
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.
By Light names seasoned DoD cyber leader Jeffrey R. Jones EVP to lead its enterprise cyber division. Mar 3, 2026 (MCLEAN, Va.) - NEWS: By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey R. Jones as Executive Vice President, Cyber, advancing By Light's mission to deliver an integrated cyber readiness platform across the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and allied partners. In his new role, Jeff will oversee and synchronize By Light's cyber initiatives, driving strategy and execution to strengthen mission-critical operations. With decades of experience in the DoD, in uniform and as a civilian leader, Jones brings unparalleled expertise in cyberspace operations, network defense, intelligence, and secure communications. Jeff is a retired Senior Executive from the DoD with nearly 30 years of leadership in cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation. He served as Deputy to the Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command, Vice Director of the Joint Staff J6, and Executive Director of JFHQ-DODIN, leading global cyber defense and modernization efforts. He holds master's degrees from the U.S. Army War College and James Madison University and is also a retired Army Reserve Military Intelligence Officer. "I've spent my career operating at the intersection of cyber, intelligence, and national security, and By Light is where those capabilities come together at real scale," said Jeff. "The opportunity here is to unify cyber training, operations, and infrastructure into an integrated platform that accelerates readiness and protects mission execution. That's a unique position in this market, and I'm excited to build it with this team." "Jeff's deep operational experience and strategic vision will be pivotal as we expand and elevate our cybersecurity and training capabilities to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving threat environment," said Bob Donahue, CEO of By Light. "Under his leadership, we will scale advanced capabilities, drive transformative innovation, and cement By Light's position as the defense industry's most complete cyber partner." ABOUT BY LIGHT By Light, headquartered in McLean, VA, is a leading supplier of products and services to Defense, National Security and Global Markets in the areas of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber. The Company delivers the Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE), Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) along with High Fidelity Flight Trainers for the UH-60, CH47, CH-53, CV-22 and many others. For the latest on By Light's portfolio of Products and Solutions, visit https://bylight.com/. This version of news story was published on and is Copr. (C) eNewsChannels(TM)(eNewsChannels.com) - part of the Neotrope(R) News Network, USA - all rights reserved. Information is believed accurate but is not guaranteed. For questions about the above news, contact the company/org/person noted in the text and NOT this website. Published image may be sourced from third party newswire service and not created by eNewsChannels.com.
By Light Professional IT Services has appointed Jeffrey R. Jones as Executive Vice President, Cyber, to lead its enterprise cyber division serving the Department of Defense, federal agencies and allied partners. Jones brings nearly 30 years of DoD cybersecurity leadership experience. He previously served as Deputy to the Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command, Vice Director of the Joint Staff J6, and Executive Director of JFHQ-DODIN. He is a retired Senior Executive from the DoD and former Army Reserve Military Intelligence Officer. In his new role, Jones will oversee By Light's cyber initiatives and drive strategy to strengthen mission-critical operations. The McLean, Virginia-based company delivers cyber readiness platforms, including the Army's Synthetic Training Environment and various training systems.