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This role will support customer-related technical requirements and synchronize priorities across the platform’s functional areas. The Cyber Security Engineer will provide subject matter expert guidance on cyber range development and execution, systems administration, cybersecurity, and account management support.\nThis work will be onsite supporting a program at Ft. Meade, MD\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\nThe Cyber Security Engineer will provide technical (back end) expertise to support large scale cyber exercises and multi-spectrum cyber operations. Duties include:\nServe as a lead advisor for cyber range operations supporting DCO/OCO activities for U.S. Cyber Command (USCC).\nCollaborate with experienced cyber operators to provide cyber range expertise that enables DCO and OCO missions for USCC and the service components.\nConvert cyber mission force training and mission rehearsal objectives into executable event environments.\nSupport the design and execution of cyber range events.\nProvide subject matter expertise in architecture, authentication, and system security.\nParticipate in a regular on-call rotation.\nLead continuous process improvements across event activities.\nDeliver expert IT, virtual environment, and network support.\nRequired Experience and Skills:\nMinimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.\nAt least 4 years of experience with CNO, CNE, and CND platforms.\n5 years of experience supporting cyber training, validation exercises, and Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs).\nActive high-level security clearance required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.\nDue to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US citizenship is required.\nCurrent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (for example, Security+, CCNA, CISSP, or equivalent).\nStrong working knowledge of networking, including DNS, routing, TCP/IP, and troubleshooting.\nExperience with Microsoft technologies, Active Directory, Security Onion, and VMware.\nHands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Identity Management (IdM) and Single Sign-On (SSO) using LDAP.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in a technical field such as information technology, computer science, systems engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline.\nKnowledge of the Joint Events Life Cycle (JELC) and both defensive and offensive cyber tools.\nIntermediate to advanced knowledge of DNS, including authoritative and recursive servers, SOA, NS, MX, A, and CNAME records.\nIntermediate to advanced knowledge of routing protocols and concepts, including OSPF, static routing, BGP, route maps, access lists, prefix lists, advertise maps, and route weights.\nIntermediate to advanced knowledge of Exchange, including edge servers, recipient email addressing, mailboxes, and client auto-configuration.\nIntermediate knowledge of Security Onion or Splunk, including interface requirements, scalability considerations, and enterprise configurations; understanding of VMware port properties and their relationship to sensor ports and promiscuous mode.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business leadership.\nAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and competing demands.\nExperience working with vendors, users, customers, and developers to identify needs and operational requirement changes that affect the production environment.\nAbility to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across integrated software and hardware platforms.\n#ICFNS\nBot and Third-Party Applications\nPlease note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact  for assistance.\nWorking at ICF\nICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\nReasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email  and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.\nRead more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.\nCandidate AI Usage Policy\nAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.\nHowever, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at . 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