Cyber Range Engineer

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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.