Senior Cyber Range Engineer

About the role

Seeking a Senior Cyber Range Engineer to lead and execute event objectives for the Joint Cyber Training Enterprise (JCTE). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber network operations and defense platforms, with strong expertise in Security Onion, SPLUNK, and VMware configurations. This role is perfect for a seasoned cybersecurity professional passionate about advancing national defense training capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of cyber training events and exercises for the Joint Cyber Training Enterprise (JCTE).
• Configure, maintain, and optimize CNO/CNE/CND platforms including Security Onion, SPLUNK, and VMWare.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure event objectives are met effectively.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic and security alerts to support training scenarios.
• Develop and document procedures and best practices for cyber range operations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Continuously evaluate and improve cyber range capabilities and tools.

Required skills

Cyber Network Operations (CNO) Cyber Network Exploitation (CNE) Cyber Network Defense (CND) Security Onion SPLUNK VMWare DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification Network Traffic Analysis Cybersecurity Policy Compliance


Preferred skills

Incident Response Threat Hunting SIEM Management Virtualization Technologies Cybersecurity Training Development


Education requirements

Degree

Bachelor

Major

Cybersecurity or Information Technology

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience with Cyber Network Operations (CNO), Cyber Network Exploitation (CNE), and Cyber Network Defense (CND) platforms.
• Proven expertise in configuring and managing Security Onion, SPLUNK, and VMWare environments.
• Current Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical information.
• Demonstrated commitment to cybersecurity best practices and continuous learning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.