By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Cole Engineering Services is seeking highly motivated candidates to join a team in testing and validating training content for PCTE as well assist in building ranges for our cyber warriors to train on. 

This position is located on site in the Fort Meade, MD area and is 100% full time on site at first. Hybrid work may become available in the future.

• Candidates will support the design and creation of cyber range training test cases, scenarios, and procedures that incorporates the use of a variety of software applications and tools.
• Performs unit testing, configuration item and system level tests, and support verification/validation testing as required.
• Develops test plans and test reports for all levels of testing performed.
• Works closely with the customer, development staff and systems engineers to thoroughly understand the system requirements and software implementation.
• Will be required to work with a team of Engineers from a diverse background of expertise.
• Candidate(s) will support regular validation of training content; including ensuring that all of the listed cyber security tools function as intended.
• Candidate will perform testing of existing training content to ensure the content is available on demand, that the training material is accurate, and that all necessary resources are available and function as intended.
• Candidate will support Range Engineers’ building and testing of new content.
• Candidate will participate in building and supporting virtualized networks and workstations as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as computer engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university. May substitute relevant military or work experience in lieu of degree. 
• Two (2) years’ experience in a Test Engineer position testing new software baselines,
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
• Must be able to take initiative, communicate with team members, and identify and resolve potential issues
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required.  

• Cyber Operations Training
• DevOps experience
• Experience with common cyber security tools such as Splunk, SecurityOnion, Nessus, and Wireshark
• Experience with Jira/Confluence 
• Hardware troubleshooting and fault diagnosis. 
• Experience with virtualization
• Familiar with Linux. 

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order. 

Salary Minimum: $100,000

Salary Mid: $110,000

Salary Maximum: $120,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• ·Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)