Job Description:

Your primary responsibility will be to conduct rigorous cyber tool testing to ensure the integrity and robustness of those capabilities. You'll navigate complex virtual test environments using vSphere and ESXi, necessitating familiarity with VMware products. Your role will require a comprehensive understanding of networking protocols and the ability to manage complex storage solutions effectively.  Analyzing databases of results and reviewing log files will be a routine part of your job, as will updating the project notes, ensuring that all pertinent information is accurately documented and accessible.  

We are looking for someone who brings a strong understanding of successful cyber tool testing paired with an interest in innovating and improve upon our testing strategies and approach to support realistic real-world scenarios.

This is a full-time role out of an AFS facility in a great location in Herndon, VA, working with an even greater team. Our location offers ample parking, unlimited free coffee and other refreshments, frequent parties and team-building events, and a supportive management team committed to your growth. In Herndon, you will operate both unclassified and classified networks supporting the testing of sophisticated cyber tools, and provide weekly updates during status meetings with the government client in support of real world global cyber missions.

What you need to get into the door:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security clearance.
• 2+ years of professional experience in the following areas, and/or prior experience with military or government cyber operations support:
  
  • Software development (DevSecOps or Cyber experience).
  • Experience with Virtual Machines.
  • Knowledge of Python and Bash.
  • Experience with basic networking.
  • Familiarity with internal wikis, GitLab, Jira, or Confluence.
  • Familiarity with databases.
  • Ability to describe test setup and results to team members and clients.
  • Experience reviewing log files, writing reports, and updating documentation files.
  • Confidence and creativity to recommend corrections, tool and test environment improvements, and innovative approaches.
  • Ability to deliver clear and concise reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and take direction from more senior researchers and subcontractor partners.
  • Willingness to support a dynamic mission environment, including flexibility for occasional weekends, extended hours, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Bonus if you have:

• Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Workstation.
• Knowledge of C/C++.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, Switching/Routing, CIDR Programming or Vibe coding experience.
• Academic degree(s) in relevant fields preferred (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics), or equivalent military experience.

Security clearance:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.