Technical Operations Engineer

Two Six Technologies; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance and professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer in Laurel, MD to develop and deliver complex cyber training programs. You will focus on Infrastructure as Code and responsible for validating hardware/software solutions while documenting training processes.

This role requires a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience and familiarity with various technical tools. Competitive compensation and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with teaching technical curriculum in formal settings.
• 1+ years of experience using Python and Linux/Bash.
• Familiarity with Docker containers and virtualization platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct technical training sessions.
• Operate and maintain a hybrid cyber range.
• Test and validate software and hardware solutions.

Skills

Teaching technical curriculum

Python programming

Linux/Bash functions

Docker containers

Virtualization platforms

Cyber operations experience

Network router and switch configuration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Proxmox

Openstack

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is searching for a Technical Operations Engineer to lead the development and delivery of complex cyber training programs across virtual and in-person environments. While you will remain hands‑on with the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and virtualization stacks used to maintain the hybrid cyber range, your primary focus is translating technical network scenarios into actionable curriculum. This role draws upon a background in cyber operations, requiring you to validate hardware/software solutions and document iterative improvements to training SOPs. Ultimately, you will serve as a subject matter expert who bridges the gap between new technology and effective deployment into the field.

This work will be onsite at our Laurel, MD office with 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct virtual and/or in-person training sessions
• Operate and maintain a hybrid cyber range
• Understand and emulate network scenarios with Infrastructure as Code
• Test and validate software and hardware solutions before deployment
• Document SOPs and find ways to iteratively improve processes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with teaching technical curriculum in formal classroom settings
• 1+ years of experience with using Python and basic Linux/Bash functions
• Familiarity with running Docker containers (Docker Compose)
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as Proxmox and Openstack to create and manage virtual machines
• 5+ years of experience in cyber operations, IT, or developer roles
• Active Top Secret level clearance with eligibility for SCI

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with DevOps frameworks like Packer, Terraform, and Ansible
• Experience with datacenter operations like planning and physically connecting network devices
• Experience configuring routers and switches (like Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba)
• Experience with operating network sensor technologies such as Security Onion
• Experience with threat emulation using frameworks such as Caldera
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active Top Secret level clearance with eligibility for SCI

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

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