Position OverviewThe candidate will provide overarching expertise in the area of DoD Cyber Mission Force (CMF) training and operations. The candidate will utilize their expertise across the full spectrum of cyber operations to:
- Support cyber test and training event planning, operations and event execution
- Inform the development and implementation of cyber training software and ranges.
- Provide research and analysis of emerging DoD cyber training, testing and operational requirements, including organizational structures and roles.
- Support the development of processes and material solutions to satisfy emerging cyber training, testing and operational requirements.
- Lead customer engagement and the development of strategic partnerships.
- Support business development and proposals.
Position location is Annapolis Junction, MD and full time on-site.
Responsibilities- Support the execution of cybersecurity training and testing events within cyber ranges.
- Support the implementation of offensive based cyber range content, to include virtual machines, networks, hardware in the loop, training materials, applications and scenarios.
- Provide customer facing support for red cell exercise events and develop visual products tracking priorities for small to large multi-national cyber exercise.
- Experience working with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) is a major plus.
- Assist content developers and managers in the configuration and employment of red cell applications in support of training events and exercises.
- Support the development, testing, documentation, fielding and support of complex cyber and IT training systems and equipment.
- Ensure the highest quality of task completion, meeting contractual performance criteria and deliverables in accordance with the contract.
Required Experience/Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required in intelligence, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field, and advanced degree/studies preferred.
- or 4+ years experience with cyber training, validation exercises, or working with a cyber protection team (CPT) or Combat Mission Team (CMT), to include planning coordinating, and mission execution.
- and completion of a military technical training school such as CTIA, FORGE, DoD red team, or exploit analyst.
- 5 years of Department of Defense leadership experience can be substituted for degree.
- Demonstrated experience working as a red team operator.
- High level understanding of current and relevant red team tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
- Ability to configure and employ red cell tools in a virtualized cyber range.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to build basic/intermediate graphics to illustrate intent and brief to general officer level.
- Experience with organizing and coordinating the planning and production of client deliveries.
- Experience with applying quality assurance measures to improve contract performance.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish an effective working relationship with senior-level customers, technical staff, managers and peers.
- Must be able to understand multi-level customer/user expectations and concerns, and to assure customer(s) that the program is being managed effectively.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications- Certified DoD Red Team HIGHLY DESIRED.
Special Requirements/Security ClearancePlease note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.
Salary RangeBased on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $130,000 - $170,000.
The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.
Benefits OverviewCESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Education & Training
- Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)
