SkillBridge Cyber Range Engineer

Who Thrives Here? We are a team of innovators, protectors, and problem-solvers. We believe diversity of thought and experience fuels better solutions, and we’re committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Whether you’re remote or office-based, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across departments and time zones, united by the mission to create a safer digital world.

This is an opportunity for currently contracted US based military professionals to apply for a remote 4-6 month temporary internship through the SkillBridge program.

What will you be doing as a Cyber Range Engineer at SimSpace?

• Design and architect complex computer networks for testing and training
• Ensure the networks are running properly with hosts, servers and services configured to dynamic customer or industry goals
• Ensure the security tools are properly setup and configured
• Ensure the traffic generators (SimSpace User Emulation) are properly modeling user behaviors
• Ensure the attack generators (SimSpace Automated Attack Platform) are setup to execute the available attack scenarios
• Troubleshoot cyber range components from networking, system administration, and SimSpace technologies utilizing a variety of technical methods
• Participate in discussions with customers to help identify cyber range requirements based on their specific objectives and use cases
• Work in an open communication collaboration environment that reaches across functional teams
• Perform required tasks solely, in conjunction with other team members or vendors, as well as being able to take lead and accountability for specific tasks and projects
• Perform required tasks quickly and efficiently during highly visible customer events
• Utilize time management skills to deliver on time

What are the qualifications to apply? To be successful as a Cyber Range Engineer, you need to have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical field
• 2+ years of experience with VMware vCenter
• 5+ years of experience running and maintaining complex Enterprise IT systems
• 5+ years of experience deploying, operating, and configuring Windows and Linux
• 3+ years of experience with a scripting language such as Python or PowerShell
• An understanding of computer networking principles (OSI layers, Firewalls, VLANs, VPNs)
• A strong understanding of cyber security tools (SIEM, Proxy, AV, EDR, DLP, HID/NID, HIP/NIP, Forensics)
• Experience with configuration management tools (such as Puppet or Ansible)
• An understanding of computing security practices, both technical and social

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.