Cyber Range Engineer The Opportunity:
As a cyber warfare engineer, you know how critical it is to stay ahead of evolving threats by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities before adversaries can. At Booz Allen, you'll bring that expertise to a mission-focused team where you'll use your understanding of cyberspace operations to apply emerging technologies, uncover system and network vulnerabilities, and develop solutions to support cyber mission forces.
In this role, you’ll develop representative and realistic cyberspace virtual and physical environments to provide hands-on opportunities for the Space Force's cyber workforce. You will apply extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll work without considerable direction and mentor and supervise team members, as needed.
This is your opportunity to help advance national security through cutting-edge cyber capabilities.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience developing, modifying, and maintaining Infrastructure‑as‑Code solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet
Experience working with enterprise virtualization platforms, including VMware ESXi, Proxmox, and Microsoft Hyper‑V
Experience with systems administration across both Linux and Windows environments, including configuration and management of Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Exchange services, and DNS
Experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting a wide range of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking devices, including deploying and managing switching and routing technologies, implementing VLANs, trunking, inter‑VLAN routing, and configuring routing protocols
Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Docker containers and containerized application environments
Knowledge of cybersecurity and security information and event management (SIEM) technologies and tools such as Suricata, Zeek, Elastic, and Python-based automation
Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and its application to cybersecurity operations and defensive strategies
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience working with RESTful APIs and supporting API‑driven infrastructure, including integrating, querying, and automating systems through structured API interactions
Experience using modern version‑control platforms such as Git, GitLab, and GitHub to support collaborative development, configuration management, and code lifecycle best practices
Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) cyberspace operations, including mission objectives, operational frameworks, and defense‑sector cybersecurity practices
Ability to automate processes through the development, deployment, and maintenance of custom scripts, shellcode, or purpose‑built software applications to improve operational efficiency and repeatability
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems
Professional Cybersecurity and IT Certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, or Security+ Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.…