Cyber Range Advisor

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Wellness Program

401(k) Matching

Disability (Short Term & Long Term)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Education & Training

Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holl

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Cyber Range Advisor to support the Air Force Modeling and Simulation OTTI program at the Pentagon. You will embed with AF/A35E, provide cyber range expertise, and help shape policy guidance across DoD stakeholders.

Required are a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, with DoD/JCIDS knowledge and strong cross‑functional collaboration. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Cyber Range elements.
• DoD Requirements Process (JCIDS)/Acquisition/PPBE and RMF compliance knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to develop networks and alliances with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Embed with AF/A35E and serve as the key conduit with the Air Force Interoperability Council and Five Eyes partners.
• Provide Cyber Range expertise, insight, and strategic policy input to support US Air Force initiatives and OTTI integration with OTTI elements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Cyber Range topics to support AF/A35E activities and taskings.
• Support Air Force Cyber Range policy and guidance development.
• Support initiatives linked to AF/A35E Cyber Range objectives.

Skills

Cyber range concepts

Policy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Operational DoD knowledge

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Range Advisor supporting the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services 3.0 contract supporting Operational Training and Test Infrastructure (OTTI) Lines of Effort. Discover this great opportunity in Headquarters Air Force AF/A35E, Pentagon.

Our team ensures the Department of the Air Force maintains mission readiness by providing reliable, interoperable, and mission-aligned OTTI and Modeling and Simulation capabilities. You will be part of a large team of programmers that works closely with the customer and other teams to deliver quality systems. The team has been recognized by the Air Force and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

Responsibilities

• Embed with AF/A35E and serve as the key conduit with the Air Force Interoperability Council and Five Eyes partners.
• Provide Cyber Range expertise, insight, and strategic policy insight to support US Air Force initiatives,operations, and taskings - specifically with a focus on Cyber Range integration with OTTI elements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on Cyber Range topics to support AF/A35E activities and taskings.
• Support Air Force Cyber Range policy and guidance development.
• Supportinitiativeslinked to AF/A35E Cyber Range objectives.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Cyber Range elements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate strategies to accomplish AF-wide initiatives.
• Experience with HAF and/or associated MAJCOM-level coordination processes, policy development and strategic communications at a senior level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop networks and alliances and collaborate across boundaries with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of operational practices and policies of the OTTI and Modeling & Simulation Communities to support readiness training activities.
• Working knowledge with DoD Requirements Process (JCIDS)/Acquisition/PPBE and RMF compliance requirements.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field
• Cyber Command Experience
• Cyber related certifications

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• The ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits Overview

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.