Cyber Range Operations Engineer

About the role

Supporting daily operations of the NCRC-Eglin cyber range by coordinating and executing the setup, configuration, and sustainment of event systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Tracing and resolving system, network, and connectivity issues during range execution.
• Applying risk mitigation practices, tracking issues, and supporting after-action reviews and range reset activities.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of range SOPs, technical documentation, and planning tools.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• An 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.
• 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.
• Prior military or DoD contractor experience.

Benefits

Scientific Research Corporation offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.