Cyber Range Operations Engineer (AX1895)

Education:  See Months/Years of Experience below

Months/Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Engineering degree and nine to twelve years of work-related experience.

Required Qualifications: 

*Must be a US Citizen. Must possess an active security clearance. 

*Experience providing support for planning, coordination, configuration, and execution of cyber T&E or training events

*Familiarity with DoD IT systems, test support systems, and/or range infrastructure in classified and unclassified environments

*Ability to independently apply technical knowledge across a variety of tasks related to test planning, execution, and range support

*Strong technical writing skills to support preparation of event documentation, status updates, and procedures

*Demonstrated experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments

Desired Qualifications:  

*Prior experience working on a DoD cyber range or in a T&E/training environment

*Familiarity with system configuration and operation of switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN technologies

*Working knowledge of VMware tools including vSphere and ESXi

*Ability to apply STIGs and maintain security posture across systems and networks

*Familiarity with virtualized enclave segmentation, NetApp storage systems, and endpoint tools such as Kali Linux, pfSense, and Security Onion

*Strong troubleshooting and system maintenance skills in both Windows and Linux environments

*CCNA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent technical certification

*VMware Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified Solutions certification a plus

*Prior military or DoD contractor experience strongly desired

Duties: 

*Supporting daily operations of the NCRC-Eglin cyber range by coordinating and executing the setup, configuration, and sustainment of event systems and infrastructure

*Leading or assisting in configuring test environments, deploying virtual machines, managing network connections, and validating system readiness

*Collaborating with event stakeholders, participants, and the Government to ensure proper range setup, system access, and event timeline adherence

*Troubleshooting and resolving system, network, and connectivity issues during range execution

*Applying risk mitigation practices, track issues, and support after-action reviews and range reset activities

*Contributing to the development and improvement of range SOPs, technical documentation, and planning tools

*Monitoring system and resource utilization during events to ensure range stability and performance

*Maintaining configuration control and assisting in change management activities

*Ensuring all technical activities comply with cybersecurity requirements, physical and personnel security controls, and documentation standards

Comments:  Compliance with health mandates as dictated by the contract may be required as a condition of employment.