Command Post Technologies (CPT) is seeking an experienced and driven
Cyber Range Operations Engineer to join our team supporting the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) in Destin, FL. This is a dynamic, on-site position requiring a strong balance of technical expertise and collaboration skills to align event designs with stakeholder objectives.
Occasional travel may be required.
- 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
Requirements
- This job requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Engineering degree and 5 to 9 years of work-related experience
- Active Top-Secret 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
- Must be able to lift, carry, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
Desired Skills- 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
Travel Requirements- Minimal Travel (less than 10%)
What's In It for You - Leadership training
- Career professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible hours
- Work/Life balance
- Rewards and recognition
- Parental Leave
Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients' productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event.
