Senior Cyber Range Systems Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is seeking a Senior Cyber Range Systems Engineer to support the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Eglin Site Services contract. This role provides senior-level technical leadership across cyber range infrastructure, event environments, and system integration efforts supporting Department of Defense cyber test and training operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, network engineering, or cyber range operations
• Strong experience with: System integration and environment configuration
• Virtualized environments and enterprise infrastructure
• Network architecture and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting DoD cyber, test, or training environments
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting NCRC or similar cyber range environments
• Experience with hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), preferably in DoD or secured environments
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering concepts, including Digital Twins and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with automation and large-scale environment deployment
• Prior experience in a technical lead role

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight across cyber range engineering activities
• Lead the design, integration, configuration, and validation of environments across IDE and EES systems
• Support the full event lifecycle, including environment build, execution, troubleshooting, and post-event activities
• Ensure engineering efforts align with PWS requirements and contract scope
• Collaborate with Event Designers, Cyber Support Teams, and Government stakeholders to deliver mission-ready environments
• Oversee automation and deployment processes to improve efficiency and repeatability
• Support cybersecurity best practices, including system hardening and vulnerability remediation
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system artifacts
• Identify technical risks and implement practical mitigation strategies
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices

Benefits

• SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.
• For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees