Cyber Range Operations Engineer with Security Clearance
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Supporting 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.
- Independently applying 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.
Requirements
- 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 5 to 9 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 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 a plus.
- Prior experience working on a DoD cyber range or in a T&E/training environment.
- Prior military or DoD contractor experience strongly desired.
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 a plus.
- Prior military or DoD contractor experience strongly desired.
Benefits
Leadership training
Career professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible hours
Work/Life balance
Rewards and recognition
Parental Leave
Schedule
Minimal Travel (less than 10%)
About Us
We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful to maximize efficiency and results.
What's In It for You
Leadership training
Career professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible hours
Work/Life balance
Rewards and recognition
Parental Leave
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Command Post Technologies
Destin, Florida