Cyber Range Operations Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation • $90K — $120K *

Eglin Afb, FL 32542In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (systems engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, etc.)
5-9 years of relevant work experience
Active Top Secret clearance
Experience in planning and executing cyber-T&E or training events
Strong technical writing proficiency
Ability to collaborate across teams in dynamic environments
Physical ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations of the NCRC-Eglin cyber range
Lead configuration of test environments and manage virtual machines
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure proper range setup
Troubleshoot and resolve system and network issues
Apply risk mitigation and assist in after-action reviews
Contribute to development of SOPs and technical documentation
Monitor system performance during events.

Benefits

Minimal travel required (less than 10%)
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
Engagement with advanced cybersecurity systems and technologies
Contribute to critical government training and testing initiatives.

Full Job Description

Description

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

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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 five to nine 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

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

Minimal Travel – Less than 10%

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