Cybersecurity Test Engineer Cyber Range Operations Event Lead – Charleston, South Carolina

Dpsec; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a versatile Event Lead to join their cyber range team in Charleston, South Carolina. In this exciting role, you will provide leadership for event support personnel, manage the entire event lifecycle, and ensure seamless execution of events. Your expertise in engineering, combined with strong communication skills, will be crucial in translating event designs into actionable tasks and maintaining transparent communication with management and customers. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where you can embrace new technologies and contribute to impactful projects in the cybersecurity domain.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of engineering experience with proven leadership skills.
• Familiarity with test ranges and facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead event support personnel and oversee event lifecycle.
• Manage event development and preparation backlog effectively.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Technical Writing

Customer Interaction

Network Assessment

Agile Methodologies

Penetration Testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Discipline

Tools

Network Sensors

Traffic Generation Tools

Job description

Cyber Range Operations Event Lead – Charleston, South Carolina

Decision Point Security Inc. is actively seeking a versatile Event Lead with an adaptable skillset, eager to embrace new technologies, and join our esteemed cyber range team at Charleston, South Carolina. As an Event Lead, you will play a pivotal role in providing day-to-day leadership for event support personnel, overseeing the complete event lifecycle from development to execution and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Event Designer to translate event designs into actionable tasks for the event staff.
• Manage the event development and preparation backlog to align with technical requirements.
• Create technical schedules for events, formulate testbed configurations, and coordinate execution logistics.
• Maintain transparent communication on event progress, risks, and mitigation plans with management.
• Prepare and present comprehensive event reports and contract deliverables.
• Oversee local customer interactions, including coordinating visits, managing deliverables, and conducting event briefings.

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and 9+ years of related engineering experience with proven engineering leadership.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or equivalent experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (approximately 10% travel).
• Proficiency in test ranges/facilities operations.
• Ability to architect and assess network and software systems.
• Familiarity with network sensors and traffic generation tools within a test/range environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical writing and oral communication with a focus on leadership and customer interaction.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps implementations.
• High-level grasp of cyber concepts, penetration testing methods, vulnerabilities, information assurance, and security methodologies.
• Proficiency in cost estimation.
• Background in researching and implementing emerging technologies.
• Experience in Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E).

Required

• Ability to hold clearance.

Additional Information

• Full time position – 40 hour work week.
• Work will be conducted on site.
• Alternate work schedules available pending approval.