Cyber Range Network 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 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 Cyber Range Network Engineer to play a critical role in supporting Cyber Security Defensive Operations by designing, configuring, and maintaining a high-fidelity Cyber Range environment. You will work closely with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to develop realistic training environments, conduct force-on-force exercises, and replicate customer infrastructures. Additionally, you will collaborate with Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Systems Engineers to develop and implement innovative solutions for cyber defense challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Anticipated Annual Salary Range: $155,000 - $177,000
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 Cyber Range Network Engineer to play a critical role in supporting Cyber Security Defensive Operations by designing, configuring, and maintaining a high-fidelity Cyber Range environment. You will work closely with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to develop realistic training environments, conduct force-on-force exercises, and replicate customer infrastructures. Additionally, you will collaborate with Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Systems Engineers to develop and implement innovative solutions for cyber defense challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configure a Cyber Range with hundreds to thousands of VMs, physical and virtual network devices, and firewalls using IaC, Terraform, Ansible, VMWare, and other automation technologies.
- Collaborate with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to implement 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.
- Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in computer or information systems design/development, programming, information/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, and/or systems engineering. Must also have experience in network or system administration.
- Experience managing virtualized infrastructure, including multi-node and multi-site networks.
- Experience with networking and virtualization, building and maintaining networks with physical and virtual equipment.
- Proficiency with standard network services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, Syslog, etc.).
- Experience configuring and administering next-generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, McAfee).
- Experience with IaC.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python.
- Experience with Terraform Ansible, Puppet, Kickstart, and Packer.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools.
- Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
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: $155,000 - $177,000
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.