Cyber Range Operations Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation in Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is seeking a qualified candidate to support daily operations of the NCRC-Eglin cyber range. Responsibilities include configuring test environments and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree and active Top Secret clearance, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Strong technical and troubleshooting skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5 to 9 years of work-related experience in the relevant field.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with cyber T&E or training events.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the NCRC-Eglin cyber range.
• Lead or assist in configuring test environments.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues during events.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Collaboration across teams

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Tools

VMware tools including vSphere and ESXi

Network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, VPN)

Kali Linux, pfSense, Security Onion

Job description

Description

• 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

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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 five to nine 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 50 pounds without assistance

Desired Skills

• Prior experience working on a DoD cyber range or in a T&E/training environment
• Familiarity with system configuration and operation of switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN technologies
• Working knowledge of VMware tools including vSphere and ESXi
• Ability to apply STIGs and maintain security posture across systems and networks
• Familiarity with virtualized enclave segmentation, NetApp storage systems, and endpoint tools such as Kali Linux, pfSense, and Security Onion
• Strong troubleshooting and system maintenance skills in both Windows and Linux environments
• CCNA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent technical certification
• VMware Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified Solutions certification a plus
• Prior military or DoD contractor experience strongly desired

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Minimal Travel – Less than 10%

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.