Deputy Range Operations Lead

By Light HQ • Hanover, MD

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Cole Engineering Services Inc (CESI) is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Cyber Range Operations Lead to support our high-performing team working on the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE), the DoD’s pre-eminent cyber training and operations platforms. The Deputy Cyber Range Operations Lead will support the technical leadership and day-to-day operations of cyber training software products, with an emphasis on deployment, system performance, availability, and application security. This role serves as the second-in-command, assisting the Cyber Range Operations Lead in providing technical guidance, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring operational continuity across cyber range systems. This is a full-time on-site position located in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or software engineering from an accredited college or university, or 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 8 years of systems engineering or related experience with progressively increasing technical responsibility.
• IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD Directive 8570.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, cyber range design, or cyberspace training environments.
• Strong communication skills with experience supporting technical leadership and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience contributing to system or software architecture designs and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with architecture trade studies and performance analysis efforts.
• Experience collecting and analyzing system performance data to support operational improvements.
• Knowledge of hosted application deployment, system testing, and basic load balancing concepts.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with a TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and evolution of cyber range designs within complex virtualized environments.
• Work closely with the Cyber Range Operations Lead and PCTE Operations Group (OG) teams to ensure new cyber training capabilities and enhancements meet deployment objectives and architectural standards.
• Assist in defining, collecting, and tracking performance metrics across cyber training ranges.
• Support the implementation and integration of complex hardware and software applications across the PCTE training enterprise.
• Evaluate and provide input on the feasibility of integrating new technologies within PCTE systems.
• Assist in leading cyber range engineer teams in diagnosing and resolving system issues, defects, and performance challenges.
• Serve as acting lead when required to ensure continuity of operations and technical oversight.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees