The Role
Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.
Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.
Your Mission
Join a dynamic team supporting Cyber Security Defensive Operations by configuring and maintaining a high-fidelity Cyber Range environment. You will leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, utilizing Terraform, Ansible, VMware, and automation technologies to manage hundreds to thousands of VMs. Collaborate to design, implement, and optimize cyber range environments for training, exercises, and mission simulations.
As part of a larger development team within the Cyber Security Directorate, you will directly contribute to Defensive Network Operations when not working on the Cyber Range.
You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:
- A software engineer with hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible
- Skilled in scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python for automation and system configuration
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving customer requirements
- Experienced in networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity tool integration
- Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals
A Day in the Life Of:
- Automating the deployment and configuration of Cyber Range environments
- Working with Hunt, Red, and Blue Teams to tailor cyber range infrastructure for mission-critical exercises
- Managing virtualized infrastructure across multiple nodes and sites using Terraform and Ansible
- Developing and refining cybersecurity tools and operational configurations
- Troubleshooting and optimizing system performance in a rapidly evolving environment
Must Haves:
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience (or equivalent: Master’s + 6, Associate’s + 10, High School/GED + 12)
- Degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Batch, Python)
- Hands-on experience with networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity tools
- Strong understanding of Windows/Linux operating systems, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
Nice to Have:
- Experience in an Agile development and DevOps environment
- Familiarity with container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
- Knowledge of penetration testing, red team operations, or defensive cyber security
- Experience utilizing and developing with Splunk
- Experience with Nutanix
About us:
We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.
Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.
ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!
If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
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What We Do
ClearEdge is a mission-driven technology thought leader grown out of the Intelligence Community that provides software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, data visualization, and data science solutions and services. As a small business, we are personally committed to responding to our customers' requirements by attracting and retaining only top-tier engineers and field experts.
