Cyber Range Operations Engineer

Command Post Technologies, Inc.; Destin (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Command Post Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Cyber Range Operations Engineer to support the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) in Destin, FL.

This on-site role requires coordinating setup, configuration, and sustainment of event systems for cyber range exercises and training events. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5–9 years of experience, and an active Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related engineering field with 5–9 years of experience.
• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience planning, coordinating, configuring and executing cyber T&E or training events.
• Familiarity with DoD IT systems and range infrastructure in classified/unclassified environments.
• Strong technical writing for event documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute setup, configuration, and sustainment of NCRC-Eglin range event systems and infrastructure.
• Configure test environments, deploy virtual machines, manage network connections, validate readiness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, participants, and Government to ensure proper range setup and event timelines.
• Troubleshoot system, network, and connectivity issues during events.
• Apply risk mitigation, track issues, and support after-action reviews and range resets.
• Contribute to SOPs, technical docs, and planning tools for range operations.
• Monitor system/resource usage to ensure range stability and performance.
• Maintain configuration control and assist in change management.
• Ensure all activities comply with cybersecurity, security controls, and documentation standards.

Skills

Range operations

Event coordination

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Virtual machines

Job description

Description

Command Post Technologies (CPT) is seeking an experienced and driven Cyber Range Operations Engineer to join our team supporting the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) in Destin, FL. This is a dynamic, on-site position requiring a strong balance of technical expertise and collaboration skills to align event designs with stakeholder objectives.

Occasional travel may be required.

• Supporting daily operations of the NCRC-Eglin cyber range by coordinating and executing the setup, configuration, and sustainment of event systems and infrastructure
• 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
• Ensuring all technical activities comply with cybersecurity requirements, physical and personnel security controls, and documentation standards

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 DoD IT systems, test support systems, and/or range infrastructure in classified and unclassified environments
• Ability to independently apply 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