Cyber Range Engineer

5 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Opes Cyber Security Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Cyber Range Engineer | Cyber Range Operator | Cyber Exercise Planner

Location:
Canberra, ACT (on-site)

Clearance:
NV2

Contract:
1 Dec 2025 – 1 Dec 2026

Opes Cyber Security is seeking experienced cyber professionals to deliver Cyber Range capability to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). These roles offer a unique opportunity to design, build, and sustain advanced cyber training environments that strengthen Australia's national cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop virtualised cyber terrain (VMware, Hyper-V, cloud platforms)
  • Build and maintain simulation environments for cyber training and joint exercises
  • Integrate Blue/Red/Grey space environments for realistic scenarios
  • Support live cyber exercises, troubleshooting, and range sustainment
  • Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to plan and deliver tailored solutions

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • 4–7 years in system and network administration
  • Proven experience in cyber range operations, simulation, or exercise planning
  • Familiarity with Defence ICT environments and classified systems
  • Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies and security tools
  • Excellent documentation and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, ICT, or equivalent
  • SANS Cyber Courses (Level 4+) or equivalent certifications

If you hold an active NV2 clearance and want to work on mission-critical Defence cyber initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief response to the selection criteria.

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