Cyber Range Operations Engineer

• 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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• 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
• 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