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Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.\nCole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.\nPosition Overview\nThe Cyber Event Red Teamer will provide direct support to the Plans and Exercise Lead for the Joint Cyber Training Enterprise, one of the largest leading cyber training and operations platforms in the world. The incumbent will enable project teams through supporting the execution of cybersecurity training and testing events within a cyber range, specifically as a red team operator. The Cyber Event Red Teamer will support the implementation of offensive based cyber range content and ensure offensive kits and TTPs follow emerging operational concepts. The incumbent will also support the development of after-action review materials and regularly interact with the customer to establish priorities and report on status of work and events. This position requires both leadership and management experience, as well as excellent presentational skills.\nPosition location is Hanover, MD and full time on-site.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the execution of cybersecurity training and testing events within cyber ranges.\nSupport the implementation of offensive based cyber range content, to include virtual machines, networks, hardware in the loop, training materials, applications and scenarios.\nProvide customer facing support for red cell exercise events and develop visual products tracking priorities for small to large multi-national cyber exercise. \nExperience working with the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) is a major plus.\nAssist content developers and managers in the configuration and employment of red cell applications in support of training events and exercises. \nSupport the development, testing, documentation, fielding and support of complex cyber and IT training systems and equipment. \nEnsure the highest quality of task completion, meeting contractual performance criteria and deliverables in accordance with the contract. \nRequired Experience/Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in intelligence, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field. Six years of experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.\nCISSP or equivalent IAT Level III certification required.\nCEH certification required.\n5+ years of experience with cyber training, validation exercises, or working with a cyber protection team (CPT) or Combat Mission Team (CMT), to include planning coordinating, and mission execution. \nDemonstrated experience working as a red team operator.\nHigh level understanding of current and relevant red team tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). \nAbility to configure and employ red cell tools in a virtualized cyber range.\nExcellent written and oral communication skill.\nDidactic public speaker.\nAbility to build basic/intermediate graphics to illustrate intent and brief to general officer level.\nExperience with organizing and coordinating the planning and production of client deliveries.\nExperience with applying quality assurance measures to improve contract performance. \nAbility to operate independently with minimal supervision. \nAbility to establish an effective working relationship with senior-level customers, technical staff, managers and peers. \nMust be able to understand multi-level customer/user expectations and concerns, and to assure customer(s) that the program is being managed effectively. \nPreferred Experience/Qualifications\nCertified DoD Red Team.\nMaster’s degree in intelligence, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field.\nCompletion of a military technical training school such as CTIA, FORGE, DoD red team, or exploit analyst. \nCurrent CI polygraph.\nSpecial Requirements/Security Clearance\nPlease note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to pass a CI polygraph. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.\nSalary Range\nSalary Range: $120,000 - $170,000\nThe annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.\nBenefits Overview\nCESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:\nMedical, Dental & Vision Coverage\nWellness Program\n401(k) Matching\nDisability (Short Term & Long Term)\nEmployee Assistance Program\nLife Insurance\nEducation & Training\nGenerous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)\nCole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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