Cyber Range Software Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Apply NowCompany: Aperio Global
Location: Fort George G Meade, MD 20755
Description:
Aperio Global is dedicated to providing innovative solutions in cybersecurity. We strive to enhance the security posture of our clients through cutting-edge technology and expert knowledge. We value integrity, excellence, and collaboration, and strive to create a dynamic work environment.
Job Description: We are seeking a software engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations by configuring a Cyber Range with hundreds to thousands of VMs using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare, and other automation technologies. You will work closely with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to support training, force-on-force exercises, and mimic customer infrastructures. You will collaborate with Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Systems Engineers to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000
Benefits
At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset-our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.
Aperio Global fosters a diverse work environment and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other distinction protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Description: We are seeking a software engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations by configuring a Cyber Range with hundreds to thousands of VMs using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare, and other automation technologies. You will work closely with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to support training, force-on-force exercises, and mimic customer infrastructures. You will collaborate with Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Systems Engineers to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configure and manage a Cyber Range with hundreds to thousands of VMs using IaC, Terraform, Ansible, VMWare, and other automation technologies.
- Collaborate with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to implement their desired configurations.
- Support training, force-on-force exercises, and mimic customer infrastructures.
- Work with a team to develop innovative solutions.
- Provide direct mission support for the Cyber Security Directorate's Defensive Network Operations organization when not working on the Cyber Range.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. An Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience related to the position.
- Degree in Computer Science (CS) or a related field.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python.
- Experience with networking and virtualization.
- Experience with Terraform and Ansible.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools.
- Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment with flexible customer requirements.
Preferred:
- Experience in an agile development environment and DevOps.
- Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
- Knowledge of penetration testing or red team operations.
- Experience with Splunk.
- Experience with Nutanix.
- Background in Defensive Cyber Security Operations.
Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $180,000 - $200,000
Benefits
At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset-our employees. That's why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- (and much more)
Aperio Global fosters a diverse work environment and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other distinction protected by federal, state or local laws.