Cyber Range Software Engineer (TS/SCI + Poly)

Aperio Global•Fort Meade, MD

18h•$180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support Cyber Security Defensive Operations. This role involves configuring a Cyber Range with hundreds to thousands of VMs using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare, and other automation technologies. You will collaborate closely with Hunt, Red, and Blue Team operators to understand their desired configurations for the Cyber Range, supporting training, force-on-force exercises, and mimicking customer infrastructures. You will work within a team of Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Systems Engineers to support the Cyber Range and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Additionally, you will be part of a larger development team supporting the Cyber Security Directorate's Defensive Network Operations organization with direct mission support activities when not engaged with the Cyber Range.

Requirements

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 that is clearly related to the position.
Computer Science (CS) degree or related field
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (REQUIRED)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python
Experience with networking and virtualization
Experience with Terraform and Ansible
Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools
Network Engineering experience with Arista, Cisco, and Juniper
Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
Experience in a fast-paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience operating 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 utilizing and development with Splunk
Experience with Nutanix
Defensive Cyber Security Operations

Responsibilities

Configure Cyber Range consisting of 100s to 1000s of VMs utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Ansible, VMWare and other automation technologies.
Work closely with Hunt, Red and Blue Team operators to understand their desired configurations for the Cyber Security Range to support training, force on force exercises, and mimicking of customer infrastructures.
Work with a team of other Software Engineers, System Administrators, Network Engineers and Systems Engineers supporting the Cyber Range and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Support the Cyber Security Directorate's Defensive Network Operations organization with direct mission support activities when not working on the Cyber Range.