Cyber Range Engineer

Role Overview

CESI is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Range Engineer to join the Range Operations team working in the Persistent Cyber Training Environment – Operations Group (PCTE-OG). The Cyber Range Engineer will design, implement, and maintain advanced cyber training environments. The successful candidate possesses hands-on experience in both Windows and Linux systems, virtualized infrastructures, and cybersecurity tools, with the ability to develop, deploy, and troubleshoot complex training scenarios.

What You Will Do

Support the planning, build, and execution of cybersecurity training, mission rehearsal, and validation events within cyber range environments. Build and configure cyber range content (virtual machines, virtual networks, accounts/roles, tooling, and exercise injects) to meet event objectives and scenario design.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The position requires a self-starter in a fast-paced environment and able to work with a range of engineers holding a diverse set of skills at differing levels of experience. Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university or 6 years of relevant experience can be substituted for degree.
• 5+ years of combined experience with Computer Network Operations (CNO)/ Computer Network Exploitation (CNE)/ Computer Network Defense (CND) platforms, cyber training, validation exercises, and working with cyber protection teams (CPTs), including planning, coordinating, and execution.
• Current DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II Certification
• Relevant networking engineering certification
• Relevant Cloud/VMware certification
• Relevant certification in RedHat/Linux/Windows
• Working knowledge and hands-on experience in both Windows and Linux operating system environments.
• Experience working with VMware and supporting systems within virtualized environments.
• Proven 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.

Benefits

• 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)