Cyber Range Operations Manager (TS/SCI)

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Butlerville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead cyber range programs and DoD-related projects in the United States. The role requires extensive DoD/defense industry experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong leadership to coordinate multi-stakeholder training efforts.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage requirements, and ensure mission-focused program execution across Army and Joint Cyber Training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related field.
• Meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.
• Minimum 7 years of cyber range or computer testbed experience.
• Minimum 7 years of Program Management or senior DoD/defense industry experience.
• At least 2 years supporting Army and Joint Cyber Training operations.
• Strong project management experience and ability to plan, execute and evaluate complex training programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily MACC-TTE environment operations and development.
• Manage customer support for testing, training, and experimentation events.
• Integrate sponsor and customer requirements into comprehensive program plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external agencies, and installation stakeholders to ensure mission success.
• Establish responsibilities, set expectations, and manage assigned projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and external agencies on assigned efforts.
• Ensure consistent on-site presence during regular duty hours (Mon-Fri, excluding Federal holidays).
• Support program execution and assume Program Manager responsibilities when required.

Skills

Program management

Cyber range experience

DoD/defense industry

Stakeholder coordination

Networking

IT/OT knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering / Cybersecurity / Information Management

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead cyber range programs and DoD-related projects in the United States. The role requires extensive DoD/defense industry experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong leadership to coordinate multi-stakeholder training efforts.

The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage requirements, and ensure mission-focused program execution across Army and Joint Cyber Training initiatives.