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Overview of Opportunity
Two Six Technologies is searching for a Technical Operations Engineer to lead the development and delivery of complex cyber training programs across virtual and in-person environments. While you will remain hands-on with the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and virtualization stacks used to maintain the hybrid cyber range, your primary focus is translating technical network scenarios into actionable curriculum. This role draws upon a background in cyber operations, requiring you to validate hardware/software solutions and document iterative improvements to training SOPs. Ultimately, you will serve as a subject matter expert who bridges the gap between new technology and effective deployment into the field.
This work will be onsite at our Laurel, MD office with 25% travel.
Responsibilities
- Develop and conduct virtual and/or in-person training sessions
- Operate and maintain a hybrid cyber range
- Understand and emulate network scenarios with Infrastructure as Code
- Test and validate software and hardware solutions before deployment
- Document SOPs and find ways to iteratively improve processes
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with teaching technical curriculum in formal classroom settings
- 1+ years of experience with using Python and basic Linux/Bash functions
- Familiarity with running Docker containers (Docker Compose)
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as Proxmox and Openstack to create and manage virtual machines
- 5+ years of experience in cyber operations, IT, or developer roles
- Active Top Secret level clearance with eligibility for SCI
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with DevOps frameworks like Packer, Terraform, and Ansible
- Experience with datacenter operations like planning and physically connecting network devices
- Experience configuring routers and switches (like Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba)
- Experience with operating network sensor technologies such as Security Onion
- Experience with threat emulation using frameworks such as Caldera
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Security Clearance Requirements
- Active Top Secret level clearance with eligibility for SCI
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience with teaching technical curriculum in formal classroom settings
- 1+ years of experience with using Python and basic Linux/Bash functions
- Familiarity with running Docker containers
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as Proxmox and Openstack
- 5+ years of experience in cyber operations, IT, or developer roles
- Active Top Secret level clearance with eligibility for SCI
What We Do
Two Six Technologies provides cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions that support missions critical to U.S. national security. Our expertise includes R&D, innovation, productization and implementation in the technology fields of cyber, data science, mobile, microelectronics and information operations. We offer a family of operationally deployed products including Pulse, IKE™, SIGMA™, 8Wire™ and others. Major customers include DARPA, Department of State, U.S. Cyber Command, Department of Homeland Security and the broader Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Two Six Technologies is a high-growth business with over 285 employees currently, and a global operational footprint that includes a technical presence in more than 40 countries, coupled with native proficiency in more than 20 languages.
