Cyber Range Network Support Specialist
Cyber Range Network Support Specialist
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Job Description
North Charleston SC
Secret Clearance Required to start with upgrade to TS SCI
As a Network Support Specialist you will support the planning execution and sustainment of cyber testing and training events in a high-security mission-critical environment. You will be challenged with fast-paced scenarios with dynamic technical requirements.
Position Requirements and Duties
Cyber Range Event Support:
- Configure deploy and manage physical and virtual systems and networks for cyber training and test events.
- Support event planning setup execution and teardown including system imaging integration and restoration.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity teams red/blue cell operators and NCRC planners to ensure range readiness.
- System Administration & Lab/Testbench Integration:
- Manage Windows and Linux servers AD environments DNS DHCP and group policy configurations.
- Perform system patching log monitoring and vulnerability mitigation in accordance with DoD standards.
- Support configuration and integration of DoD systems within lab and testbench environments to replicate operational networks and enable realistic testing and training.
- Collaborate with engineering and integration teams to validate test objectives and support system-of-systems configurations.
- Support software deployment configuration management and automation in cyber range environments.
- Leverage DevOps tools and practices (e.g. CI/CD pipelines Git Ansible Docker) to streamline build/test/deploy activities.
- Participate in Agile development cycles including sprint planning backlog grooming and task execution in coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Develop or modify scripts and tools in languages such as Python Bash or PowerShell to automate tasks and enhance environment performance.
- Configure and manage switches routers and firewalls in isolated network environments.
- Troubleshoot Layer 2/3 connectivity issues and support VLAN tagging subnets and routing configurations.
- Implement cybersecurity controls and monitoring to meet RMF and STIG compliance.
- Technical Documentation:
- Create and update technical diagrams event runbooks baseline system images and configuration templates.
- Maintain clear records of all network and system configurations changes and test results.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a US Citizen
- Active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. Security CE)
- Minimum 4 years of experience in system administration network operations or cyber infrastructure support
- Experience managing and securing Windows and Linux operating systems
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP VLANs subnets routing DNS DHCP firewalls)
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi or KVM
- Familiarity with DevOps principles and experience supporting automated build/test/deploy pipelines
- Exposure to Agile development environments and working within sprint-based task cycles
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python Bash or PowerShell
- Ability to support DoD lab/testbench environments including system configuration integration and validation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including documentation and collaboration across teams
- Comfortable working in classified and unclassified lab environments.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours during live events or mission-critical exercises.
- This position is on-site only and requires adherence to NCRC security protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Red/Blue team exercises cyber warfare scenarios or joint training operations
- Knowledge of DISA STIGs RMF processes and cybersecurity compliance frameworks
- Experience deploying and managing containerized applications (e.g. Docker Podman)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI or Ansible Tower
- Background in software development test automation or DevSecOps pipeline support
Company Overview
Adapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nations most valuable information systems. Leveraging advanced threat assessment technology and experience in building high-level information security infrastructure we develop adaptive solutions uniquely tailored to our customers business objectives to protect sensitive data against sophisticated threats in an increasingly complex security environment.
Summary of Benefits
- Comprehensive Physical Wellness Package including Medical Dental Vision Care plus Flexible Spending Accounts for health- and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan.
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vested.
- Annual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance school enrollment certification programs and associated travel expenses.
- Eleven Federal Holidays plus three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.
- Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Adapt Forwards Veteran/Disability Affirmative Action Plan narrative section is available for inspection upon request during normal business hours at the Human Resources office and may be requested by contacting Human Resources at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
