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Cyber Range Engineer with Security Clearance

By Light Professional IT ServicesPatrick AFB, FL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Patrick AFB, FL, United States
Posted
22 hours ago
GCPAWSTCP/IPAzureBashDNSPenetration TestingPowerShellPythonVMware

Job Description

Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Range Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security, network engineering, and hands-on experience with building and maintaining cyber ranges for training and testing purposes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain cyber ranges and simulation environments for training, testing, and research.
  • Configure and manage virtualized and cloud-based infrastructure for cyber ranges.
  • Implement network topologies, security controls, and attack scenarios within the cyber range.
  • Collaborate with security analysts, developers, and other team members to integrate tools and technologies.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and red team exercises within the cyber range.
  • Document range configurations, procedures, and findings.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for range infrastructure and components.
  • Stay current with emerging cyber threats, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in cyber security, network engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining cyber ranges or simulation environments.
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).
  • Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools.
  • Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux) and common applications.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required.

Apply Now: If you are passionate about cyber security and have the skills to build and maintain advanced cyber ranges, we encourage you to apply today!

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