Cyber Range Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
MD
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $155k
This role $130k
$81k most similar roles pay here $199k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $129,500–$181,325 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $155k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Cyber Range Engineer

The Cyber Range Engineer joins the Intel Sector team to guide the definition, implementation, and delivery of capabilities focused on cyber training systems. This role involves operational planning for training events, providing network administration support for enterprise environments, and supporting large-scale multi-spectrum cyber operations involving both defensive and offensive activities. The engineer translates mission rehearsal goals into actionable event environments while managing architecture, virtual environments, and system security. Key technical requirements include experience with Linux, Windows, Cisco switching, WAN/LAN technologies, and VMWare NSX-T. The candidate must be proficient in networking protocols like HTTP, DNS, and SMTP, as well as tools such as Splunk, Security Onion, Red Hat Identity Management, AWS, and Azure. Additionally, the role requires expertise in Python, Ansible, BGP, OSPF, and managing network access control lists to support cyber command operations.

What you'll do

  • Plan and coordinate operations for training, exercises, and integrated cyber activities.
  • Provide network administration support for the development, deployment, and remediation of enterprise environments.
  • Support large-scale cyber exercises involving both defensive and offensive multi-spectrum operations.
  • Translate mission rehearsal goals into actionable event environments for cyber operators.
  • Design and execute cyber range training events using expertise in architecture, virtual environments, and security.
  • Coach and review the technical work performed by lower-level staff members.
  • Manage requirement changes from stakeholders to improve the training environment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field is required, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a relevant field is required.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level clearance.
  • IAT Level II certification such as Security+, CCNA Security, CISSP, or an equivalent.
  • Experience with network hardware design, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in Linux, Windows, networking protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS), and Cisco switching/WAN/LAN technologies.
  • Experience with VMWare NSX-T, Red Hat Identity Management, Single Sign-On, and cloud environments like AWS or Azure.
  • Knowledge of security monitoring platforms such as Security Onion or Splunk.

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