Lead Cyber Range Architect

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cyber range and test bed environments supporting cybersecurity training, testing, and mission operations
• Architect and configure enterprise network infrastructures including routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, and SANs
• Implement and manage physical, virtual, and cloud-based network architectures using bare metal and virtualization technologies
• Develop automation and orchestration solutions using tools such as Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting
• Administer and optimize virtualization platforms including VMware, KVM, and Xen
• Manage Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring system performance, security, and operational readiness
• Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities while supporting cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements
• Integrate and support specialized technologies including ICS/SCADA, IoT, RF devices, and camera systems
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting support, and subject matter expertise for complex infrastructure initiatives
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance
• Minimum 7 years experience as a Cyber SME/Cyber Architect or similar
• Minimum 3 years experience in configuration and operation of cyber range or computer test bed environments
• Expert knowledge in designing and configuring computer networks (routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, AD, VPNs, VLANs, SANs)
• Demonstrated experience with automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management
• Proficiency with Ansible, Chef, FOG, Python, and Bash scripting
• Experience with Cloud, physical, and virtual network architecture and infrastructure monitoring
• Expertise with hypervisors such as VMware, KVM, and Xen
• Experience with Windows enterprise and Linux server/OS engineering and administration
• Experience with ICS/SCADA, IoT, and RF devices