Barbaricum is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cyber Range Architect for the MuTC (Muscatatuck Training Center) Cyber Program. The Lead Cyber Range Architect is a critical role within the MuTC Cyber Program, responsible for the comprehensive oversight of the Cyber Training Environment Platform (CTEP). This position entails a wide range of responsibilities including system integration, management, and configuration, as well as the operation, testing, and scheduling of the CTEP platform.
The ideal candidate will be a driving force behind the creation, maintenance, and updating of event network designs, the integration of hardware and software solutions, and the development of training scenarios to meet the evolving needs of our partners. This role demands a hands-on leader with a strategic vision to manage the technical operations of the CTEP environment, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and the delivery of cutting-edge training solutions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of system integration, management, configuration, operation, testing, and scheduling of the CTEP platform.
- Develop and update event network designs, integrate hardware and software, and determine baseline configurations for training and exercises.
- Support Information Assurance requirements, develop and implement range reset procedures.
- Assist in the creation of training scenarios tailored to the needs of the partners utilizing the CTEP platform.
- Maintain and update local design documents and configurations, collaborating on the evolution of CTEP capabilities.
- Conduct training on CTEP usage and configuration, and assist in the implementation of training, exercise, and event virtual enclaves.
- Own the technical operations of the CTEP environment, managing multiple projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Qualifications
- Must possess an DoD active TS/SCI Clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Certification: Must meet DOD 8570.01-M IAT III Certification requirements.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Cyber SME/Cyber Architect roles or similar, with at least 3 years in cyber range or computer test-bed environments.
- Expert knowledge in computer network design and configuration (routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, Active Directory, VPNs, VLANs, SANs) across both bare metal and virtualized systems.
- Proficiency in automation, provisioning, imaging, orchestration, and configuration management tools, including Ansible, Chef, FOG, Project, Python, and Bash scripting.
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud, physical, and virtual network architecture, engineering, and infrastructure monitoring.
- Extensive experience with hypervisors (VMware, KVM, Xen) and server operating systems (Windows Enterprise, Linux) including an understanding of network vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
- Experience with a broad range of technology including camera systems, ICS/SCADA, IoT devices, and RF communications devices.
