Full-Time
Cyber Range Engineer
CMF
Deadline 8/14/27
Cole Engineering Services
Compensation Overview
$120k - $180k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
Occasional travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
Category
 IT & Security (1) |
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Required Skills
TCP/IP
Microsoft Windows
Computer Networking
Red Hat
VMWare
Linux/Unix
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems engineering, or software engineering from an accredited college or university, or six years of relevant experience as a substitute for the degree.
- At least five years of combined experience with Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Exploitation, Computer Network Defense platforms, cyber training, validation exercises, and Cyber Protection Teams, including planning, coordination, and execution.
- Current Department of Defense 8140/8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II certification.
- A relevant networking engineering certification.
- A relevant cloud or VMware certification.
- A relevant Red Hat, Linux, or Windows certification.
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience in both Windows and Linux operating system environments.
- Experience working with VMware and supporting systems within virtualized environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and configuration issues involving DNS, routing, and TCP/IP.
- Intermediate knowledge of defensive and offensive cyber tools and techniques.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with engineers who have diverse skills and experience levels.
- Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of business and technical leadership.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A TS/SCI security clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph if requested by the customer.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, build, and execution of cybersecurity training, mission rehearsal, and validation events within cyber range environments.
- Build and configure cyber range content, including virtual machines, virtual networks, accounts and roles, tooling, and exercise injects, to meet event objectives and scenario design.
- Implement and operate offensive and defensive training content, including red-cell tools, defensive sensors, and supporting applications, under established design guidance.
- Provide event support during execution windows, including environment readiness checks, user access support, troubleshooting, and rapid issue resolution.
- Configure and maintain Windows and Linux hosts used in training environments, including patching, baseline configuration, and restoration of lab state as required.
- Deliver virtual infrastructure and network support using VMware, routing and switching constructs, DNS, and TCP/IP, including diagnosing connectivity and performance issues across range enclaves.
- Coordinate with content developers, exercise staff, and stakeholders to capture requirements, track tasks, and communicate status, risks, and impacts.
- Develop and update technical documentation, including build notes, runbooks, diagrams, and after-action inputs, to support repeatable event delivery and knowledge transfer.
- Identify recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement by recommending and implementing process, automation, or standard configuration updates.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with or experience supporting the Joint Event Life Cycle.
- Experience supporting cyber training and validation exercises, including planning, coordination, and execution with Cyber Protection Teams.
- Experience using security information and event management systems, intrusion detection systems, or threat intelligence platforms to support cybersecurity operations.
- Experience using scripting or automation tools to streamline cybersecurity operations or environment setup.