Computer Systems Engineer - I

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, is seeking a skilled cyber range engineer to configure and maintain cyber range and test bed environments in support of DoD IT missions.

The role requires at least 3 years' experience in cyber range environments, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the ability to design enterprise networks. A Secret clearance is required, and the candidate should be proficient with Linux and Windows systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of cyber range or test bed experience.
• Designing and configuring enterprise networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with virtualization, automation, and configuration management tools.
• Windows and Linux systems engineering and administration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain cyber range and computer test bed environments.
• Design and support enterprise computer networks including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, AD, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs.
• Support bare metal, cloud, and virtualized infrastructure environments.
• Perform automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management activities.
• Utilize tools and technologies including Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Configure and maintain hypervisors including VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Administer and support Windows Enterprise and Linux server environments.
• Identify network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation solutions.
• Support infrastructure monitoring and operational readiness.
• Work with technologies including camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

Chef

FOG

Python

Bash scripting

VMware

KVM

Xen

Job description

Company Overview

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and maintain cyber range and computer test bed environments.
• Design and support enterprise computer networks including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs.
• Support bare metal, cloud, and virtualized infrastructure environments.
• Perform automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management activities.
• Utilize tools and technologies including Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Configure and maintain hypervisors including VMware, KVM, and Xen.
• Administer and support Windows Enterprise and Linux server environments.
• Identify network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation solutions.
• Support infrastructure monitoring and operational readiness.
• Work with technologies including camera systems,ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IAT II requirements.
• Minimum 3 years of experience configuring and operating cyber range or computer test bed environments.
• Experience designing and configuring enterprise computer networks and infrastructure.
• Experience with virtualization, automation, and configuration management tools.
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems engineering and administration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Secret clearance required