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Astrion · 10 hours ago

Cyberspace Range Subject Matter Expert

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

25+ years exp

Astrion is seeking a Cyberspace Range Subject Matter Expert located at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. The role involves leading a team of engineers, managing a multimillion-dollar facility, and ensuring adherence to cyberspace test range protocols while collaborating with various stakeholders.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of cyberspace test range engineers and manage a multimillion-dollar facility

Direct development of plans to support the execution of cyberspace test range activities

Ensure adherence to cyberspace test range protocols through all steps of cyberspace test range utilization

Identify possible manning and resource shortfalls and report to the Squadron Commander, Flight Director and Squadron Director of Operations

Responsible for ensv, and standards for cyberspace operations

Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of cyberspace test range activities and status

Responsible for risk assessment

Setting goals, providing support, and offering strategies to help the team work together

Maintains communication channels with all parties/stakeholders involved and provides regular updates on the progress of the cyberspace test range activities and the occurrence of any problems

Collaborate with other stakeholders, such as project managers, developers, and business analysts, to ensure that cyberspace test range actives align with DOW, Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force, Major Command, Wing, Group and Squadron guidance

Regularly interacts with senior management on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers

Ensure all cyberspace test range activities are completed on time and within budget

Qualification

Cyberspace Range ExpertiseSecurity + CE CertificationCCNA-Cyber Ops CertificationVMware Certified AssociateTest Management ToolsAgile/SAFE MethodologiesSoftware Development Life CycleLinux ProficiencyNetwork Traffic AnalysisAnalytical SkillsPublic Speaking SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSelf-MotivationCommunication SkillsDecision Making SkillsOrganization Skills

Required

Must be recognized within the community of interest as a subject matter expert in the use of cyberspace ranges in test and evaluation processes and events (attainment of a SME level for this position typically requires at least a Bachelor's Degree in System Networking and Administration as well as 25+ years of technical, management, and leadership experience.)

Must be employed under the current TMAS 2 contract

U.S. Citizen

TS/SCI security clearance

Certifications: Security + CE, COMPTIA Linux+, CCNA-Cyber Ops, Digium Certified Asterisk Administrator (dCAA), and VMware Certified Associate 6 - Data Center Virtualization

Proficient with testing approaches, test management tools, and best practices

Strong grasp of testing processes, test automation, and software

Solid foundation in the Software Development Life Cycle and standard assurance practices

Experience in Agile/SAFE, Testing process and tools, Project Planning, Project forecast, Estimations, Functional Testing, Automation Testing, and API Testing

Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile software development methodologies

Analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Excellent listening and public speaking skills

Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines

Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite

Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Preferred

Knowledgeable in various Software Development Lifecycles and Cyberspace Test Range Operations

Working knowledge of the following: Linux, Windows, VMware, OSI Model, Network traffic collection and analysis, enterprise network architecture, communication equipment and technologies, routers, mail and web servers, Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, firewalls, anti-virus tools, Jira, Confluence, Zephyr, and network traffic generation

Experience in resource management, resource planning, estimation, and project tracking

Experience in estimation, budgeting, program management, reporting, stakeholder management, and escalation management

Understanding of AFIN & DODIN architecture