Range Configuration Manager

Jimmy Jazz; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros seeks a Range Configuration Manager to provide configuration management, network engineering, cybersecurity compliance, and system integration support for DoD cyber test environments. The role requires establishing baselines, RMF/C&A artifacts, and coordinating with test range activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining CM plans, network diagrams, IPMI infrastructure, patch management, and documentation. Candidates should have 7+ years of relevant experience and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree required with 7+ years' DoD cyber experience.
• Proficient in RMF, C&A, and security compliance activities.
• Experience in configuration management and baseline control.
• Skilled in network architecture documentation and drawings.
• Strong documentation and engineering change control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CM plans and baselines.
• Maintain network architecture documents and diagrams.
• Track OS and software patches and configurations.
• Support RMF/C&A submissions and artifacts.
• Assist range/test documentation and inspections.
• Collaborate on change boards and IPTs.

Skills

Configuration management

RMF

C&A processes

Network diagrams

System integration

IPMI management

Security compliance

Documentation

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

IPMI

RMF tooling

Job description

• Employee Type Regular Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name Talent Aquisition
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Air Combat Command's 67th Cyberspace Wing (67 CW), 346th Cyber Test and Evaluation Squadron (346 CTES), executes, and contributes as both an operational and participating test organization in a full array of operational tests of various cyber weapons in coordination with the 318 Range Squadron (318RANS) who provides instrumented cyber range services, through both physical hardware and virtual systems.

In support of this mission,Tharros is seeking a Range Configuration Manager. The successful candidate will provide configuration management, network engineering, cybersecurity compliance, systems integration, and technical documentation support for Department of War (DoW) cyber test and cyber range environments. The position requires the ability to establish and maintain controlled system baselines, develop engineering and network documentation, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities, and provide technical support throughout system evolution, testing, inspections, and integration activities.

The candidate must have demonstrated experience to support the following duties:

Configuration Management and Baseline Control

• Developing and maintaining Configuration Management Plans, procedures, and configuration-controlled documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining hardware, software, and firmware baselines, including configuration items, versions, licenses, parts lists, and approved configurations.
• Developing methodologies for tracking, documenting, and controlling architecture and configuration changes.
• Supporting system evolution, integration, baseline updates, and incorporation of Government-approved hardware, software, and tools.
• Identifying emerging technical requirements and supporting engineering activities associated with baseline management.
• Chairing and/or participating in change boards, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Program Management Office (PMO) requirements boards.

Network Architecture and Engineering

• Developing and maintaining network architecture documentation, addressing schemes, and system-location records.
• Producing and maintaining engineering and network drawings, including:
  
  • Wiring and connection diagrams
  • Network block and logic diagrams
  • Interconnect diagrams
  • Rack diagrams
  • Facility and range ISO drawings
  • Data flow diagrams
  • System and engineering drawings
• Maintaining documentation that accurately reflects deployed network infrastructure and major system components.
  

Infrastructure and Systems Management

• Implementing, maintaining, or supporting Integrated Power Management Interface (IPMI) infrastructure.
• Documenting hardware and software configurations, including types, versions, licenses, dependencies, and parts requirements.
• Tracking and documenting operating-system and software patches, fixes, and configuration changes.
• Maintaining and documenting source code, scripts, and associated configuration information.
• Identifying, tracking, and reporting hardware and software licensing issues.
• Maintaining and documenting security-relevant software and firmware.

RMF, C&A, and Security Compliance

• Providing systems support for DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities.
• Developing RMF/C&A documentation and required artifacts, including network diagrams and supporting technical evidence.
• Coordinating technical inputs and documentation for C&A/RMF package submissions.
• Developing and following procedures for authorizing hardware, software, and firmware prior to implementation.
• Supporting DoD hardware and software infrastructure baseline and certification requirements.

Test, Range, and Inspection Support

• Providing technical support to 346TS and/or 318RANS unit inspections and associated test and range activities.
• Supporting inspection preparation, walkthroughs, documentation, response development, corrective actions, and resolution tracking.
• Developing and maintaining test and range documentation, including:
  
  • Requirements and ROM documentation
  • Test Support Agreements
  • Test Plans
  • Data Management Analysis Plans
  • Test Reports
  • Test Concept Briefings
  • Test Readiness Review (TRR) Briefings
• Developing range designs, diagrams, and technical documentation supporting test projects and range-only activities.

Technical Governance and Documentation

• Preparing agendas, meeting minutes, technical diagrams, engineering drawings, spreadsheets, and other materials for technical and requirements boards.
• Providing documentation supporting configuration control, baseline management, engineering, integration, and system authorization activities.
• Maintaining accurate, traceable, and configuration-controlled technical records throughout the system lifecycle.

Requirements

The successful candidate must be proficient in:

• Configuration management and configuration control
• Network architecture and engineering documentation
• Hardware, software, and firmware baseline management
• DoD RMF and C&A processes
• Hardware, software, and firmware authorization
• Operating-system patch and fix management
• Out-of-Band (OOB) Management Infrastructure
• Engineering, network, and facility drawings
• Systems integration and evolution
• Test and range engineering documentation
• DoD infrastructure baseline requirements
• Technical and requirements boards
• Configuration-controlled engineering documentation
• Requires minimum 7 years relevant experience
• Must hold a TS/SCI security clearance

Summary

Tharros combines extensive cyber defense knowledge with the world’s preeminent vulnerability expertise to identify and defend against attacks before they become problems. Working at mission speed, we harden mission systems faster and secure them for longer, so agencies never lose the mission edge. Tharros lifts the veil of enterprise cybersecurity to detect zero days before they affect you, enabling mission maneuverability and the confidence to move missions forward.

In the ever-evolving realm of cyberspace, we are dedicated to becoming the paramount defender in the 5th warfighting domain. By pioneering innovative security solutions and fostering an environment of continuous learning and vigilance, we aim to protect the interests of our nation’s security. Our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity will establish new benchmarks, transforming the digital landscape into a secure and thriving frontier for future generations.

Tharros. See Everything. Secure Anything.

Tharros is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.