Cyber Security Associate

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Cybersecurity Engineer to design, develop, and implement realistic cyber scenarios for use in military campaign simulations and academic training environments at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). This role requires both technical expertise in cybersecurity operations and creativity to translate real-world cyber threats into interactive, scenario-driven learning content. The ideal candidate will work closely with military educators, simulation developers, and subject-matter experts to produce immersive, accurate, and adaptable cyber training modules that support wargaming, red/blue team exercises, and operational planning in academic and defense-related environments. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO and will be an onsite position.

Cyber Capability Development

• Develop and implement realistic cyberattack and defense capabilities for use in training environments and military exercises.
• Engineer adversary emulation infrastructure, scripted attack workflows, and technical exercise injects.
• Create custom tooling, automation, and lightweight applications to support cyber training objectives.
• Prototype and integrate new cybersecurity technologies, platforms, and operational concepts into existing range environments.

Scenario Engineering & Exercise Development

• Translate real-world cyber threats, malware behaviors, and offensive techniques into technically accurate training scenarios.
• Develop hands-on technical content supporting malware analysis, penetration testing, network defense, and incident response exercises.
• Build realistic vulnerable environments, attack paths, and operational objectives for student and faculty exercises.
• Support exercise execution through technical integration, adversary operations, and post-event analysis.

Automation & Technical Integration

• Develop scripts and automation workflows using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages to support cyber range operations and training activities.
• Integrate cybersecurity tools, logging systems, monitoring platforms, and APIs into training environments.
• Assist with development of custom scoring, telemetry, orchestration, or exercise-control capabilities.

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Work closely with faculty, system administrators, and technical staff to support cybersecurity education and operational training objectives.
• Provide technical support during exercises and assist with troubleshooting cyber training environments.
• Document technical implementations, exercise procedures, and operational workflows.
• Assist with testing and evaluating emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies for instructional use.

Required Skills and Experience

High School with 6-9 years of experience

• Clearance required: None
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the nature of the role. 
•  equivalent practical experience may be substituted for Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field
• 6-9 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering, cyber operations, systems engineering, software development, or related technical fields.
• Experience working with Windows and Linux systems in lab, enterprise, or cyber training environments.
  Experience developing scripts, automation, or lightweight tooling using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with virtualization and container technologies such as VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, Docker, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive cybersecurity concepts including penetration testing, malware analysis, incident response, network defense, or adversary emulation.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and integrate technical systems, tools, and services within cyber training or operational environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to rapidly prototype or adapt technical solutions to support evolving training requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting cyber ranges, capture-the-flag (CTF) environments, simulation platforms, research labs, or technical training environments.
• Experience developing or integrating cybersecurity tooling, telemetry pipelines, scoring systems, or automation workflows.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, or NIST cybersecurity guidance.
• Experience with reverse engineering, malware analysis, exploit development, red teaming, or detection engineering.
• Familiarity with Git, version control workflows, or collaborative software development practices.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, or network monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of virtualization networking, isolated lab design, or segmented training environments.
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GPEN, GCFA, OSCP, or equivalent technical certifications.
• Interest in cybersecurity education, military operations, wargaming, or adversary simulation environments.

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