Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Cyber Training Range Engineer will develop, implement, and sustain robust, realistic, and scalable cyber training environments for the client. This critical role involves building virtualized environments that simulate real-world networks and threats, enabling cyber professionals to train effectively against evolving adversaries. This role will possess a strong technical background in cybersecurity, network engineering, and virtualization and a keen ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cyber training range engineering duties consistent with the Cyber Training Range Engineer labor category.
• Apply IAT Level 3 certification requirements to the engineering support role.
• Support cyber and/or information technology duties and experiences required to build, integrate, and maintain training range capabilities (as applicable).
• Comprehend the 39 IOS mission, the cyber training ranges and Weapon Systems associated with the training requirements.
• Augment and support mission support functions in the areas of course management support, faculty development, planning, project management, administrative support, facility management, cyber range systems, communications and information technology systems, audio visual (AV) systems in unclassified and classified environments.
• Purchase and install CTRE hardware and software at the client’s request. CTRE is essential to conduct psychomotor (hands-on) training for Cyber Weapon Systems (CWS) IQT, and work role training, which is focused on individual and not team or crew training environments.
• Ensure CTRE equipment meets the following system requirements: Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Approved Product List (APL) for unclassified and classified networks, a six-year lifecycle, or higher and takes advantage of available electrical service, and Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) space, without modifying the current building infrastructure.
• Maintain compatibility with current CTRE hardware and software, and the DAFNET while maintaining virtual machine compatibility with the AF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) fielded CWS and/or Joint platforms and systems and the current curricula, training mission, and mission evaluation lessons.
• Allow and enhance the capability of the course developers and the instructors to provide courseware (cognitive and psychomotor or lecture and hands-on) that meets or exceeds the ACC Training Task List (TTL) or Joint requirements along with the ability to repair/replace components, same day, if required, to ensure continuity of training, while keeping associated costs and training lapse times to a minimum.
• Enable the ability to scale to meet increased tasking TPR at multiple locations and classifications without additional engineering or other building considerations; the system must simultaneously support at least three 30-student classrooms and at least 60 staff members (instruction and development) including but not limited to: at least 30K simultaneous virtual machines,
• Enhance the capability to provision and de-provision a full classroom of 30 students and four instructors, with a minimum of 150 virtual machines, each in an isolated training "sandbox" in commensurate with the Director of Operations approved class schedule as well as replicating data across the CTRE mesh network with no additional translation or reprogramming required.
• Enable the ability of current operators to dynamically assist, take-over, or restart any students training environment without disrupting the current classroom lesson for any other student(s), compatibility with the evolution and next generation CTRE mesh environment; and perform live back-up and restore from any node on the mesh network to any other node on the network.
• Coordinate with range administration and training stakeholders to support delivery of cyber training labs and exercises.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Instructional Systems Designer Senior:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
  • IAT Level 3 Certification (CASP+, VCP, CISSP, CCNP, GCED, CASP CE).
  • 7-10 years This skill level typically performs all functional duties independently and independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Instructional Systems Designer SME:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Course (AETC ADDIE or Approved Equivalent Course).
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
  • IAT Level 3 Certification (CASP+, VCP, CISSP, CCNP, GCED, CASP CE).  
  • 10+ years Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

 Reports to: Managing Director

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• May include work in classified environments, requiring adherence to strict security protocols and protective measures.
• Occasionally it may require light physical activity, such as setting up training hardware, configuring lab environments, or troubleshooting systems.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

 Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.