Cyberspace Operator (CO) Range Engineer – Army Cyber Operations (ACO-P)

Chitra Productions, LLC.; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chitra Productions, LLC is seeking an experienced Cyberspace Operator Range Engineer to support the U.S. Army Cyber School’s Cyber Operations – Procedures (ACO-P) course at Fort Gordon, GA.

The Range Engineer will design, build, deploy, test, and maintain complex virtual cyber range environments used to support offensive and defensive cyberspace operations training. This role requires a strong background in network engineering, virtualization, automation, cyber tools, and range operations, with

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience as Range Engineer for Army ACO-P course.
• On-site Fort Gordon, GA required.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect cyber range networks to simulate training scenarios.
• Build and maintain virtual and physical infrastructure for ranges.
• Integrate cybersecurity tools and simulators for offensive/defensive training.
• Test ranges via vulnerability assessments and simulations.
• Collaborate with instructors and sponsors to tailor environments.
• Configure and sustain training events with real-time support.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues during training.
• Monitor performance and security configurations for efficiency and reliability.
• Perform routine maintenance and updates between courses.
• Develop automated deployment and configuration processes.
• Support Docker and Kubernetes containerized environments.
• Analyze performance and implement improvements.
• Maintain documentation and procedures.
• Update training materials per USCYBERCOM requirements.

Skills

TS clearance

Range engineer experience

ACO-P course

Networking

Virtualization

IaC

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Windows

Linux

Agile

Team collaboration

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

CI/CD

Job description

Location: Fort Gordon, GA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

Position Overview

Chitra Productions, LLC is seeking experienced Cyberspace Operator (CO) Range Engineers to support the U.S. Army Cyber School’s Cyber Operations – Procedures (ACO-P) course at Fort Gordon, GA.

This position is responsible for designing, building, deploying, testing, and maintaining complex virtual cyber range environments used to support offensive and defensive cyberspace operations training. The Range Engineer will develop realistic, mission-focused training environments, integrate cybersecurity tools and technologies, and provide technical support throughout course execution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network engineering, virtualization, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity tools, and cyber range operations, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and adapt to evolving training requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect complex computer networks and systems within cyber range environments to simulate realistic operational scenarios for military training.
• Build, configure, deploy, and maintain virtual and physical infrastructure, including servers, switches, networking components, and virtualization platforms.
• Integrate cybersecurity tools, traffic generators, and simulation software to support realistic offensive and defensive cyberspace operations training.
• Test and validate cyber range environments through vulnerability assessments, scenario simulations, and system testing to ensure alignment with training objectives.
• Collaborate with instructors, government personnel, and exercise sponsors to identify technical requirements and develop training environments tailored to specific courses and exercises.
• Configure, execute, and sustain cyber training events by monitoring live operations, managing range configurations, and providing real-time technical support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, virtualization, and network issues to minimize disruptions during training.
• Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and security configurations to optimize range efficiency, reliability, and security.
• Perform routine system maintenance, including software updates, security patches, system resets, and reconfiguration of training environments between courses.
• Develop and implement automated deployment and configuration processes using scripting languages, infrastructure-as-code tools, and orchestration technologies.
• Support the integration and management of containerized environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Analyze cyber range performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement technical enhancements to support effective course delivery.
• Maintain technical documentation, configurations, and operational procedures for cyber range environments.
• Revise and update training materials in accordance with T2COM’s three-year review cycle and evolving U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) cyber readiness requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required, with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Previous successful experience serving as a Range Engineer for the Army Cyber Operations – Procedures (ACO-P) course.

Candidates without previous ACO-P Range Engineer experience must possess the following qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies or virtualization platforms such as VMware.
• At least one (1) year of experience using scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, or Python.
• At least one (1) year of experience with networking and virtualization technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or STEP.
• Experience using cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational technologies.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced technical environments with changing customer requirements and operational priorities.
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, red team operations, or offensive cybersecurity concepts.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with military instructors, government personnel, and technical teams.
• Ability to work on-site at Fort Gordon, GA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience designing, developing, or maintaining cyber ranges or military cyber training environments.
• Experience supporting U.S. Army Cyber School courses, cyber mission forces, or Department of Defense cyber training programs.
• Hands‑on experience with VMware, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation.
• Experience developing realistic offensive and defensive cyberspace operations scenarios.
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools, adversary emulation, red team operations, and network security assessments.
• Experience supporting live cyber training events, exercises, or simulation-based instruction.
• Knowledge of Army and Joint cyberspace operations doctrine and USCYBERCOM cyber readiness requirements.
• Relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, VMware certifications, CISSP, or GIAC certifications.