Virtual Infrastructure Engineer – Advanced Cyber Training Environments IDS International · Remote

Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at IDS International. Remote
· contract.

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• Build and run virtual training ranges that recreate large, adversarial IT and OT networks for cyber exercises
• Set up hypervisors, virtual machines, containers and software-defined networks across cloud, edge and hybrid environments
• Automate virtual asset setup, snapshots and lifecycle tasks with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD workflows
• Add simulated network traffic and user behavior, then monitor performance, replay traffic and validate scaling
• Secure virtual platforms and support exercise setup, troubleshooting and live scenario operations

• A bachelor s or master s degree in cybersecurity, computer engineering or a related field
• At least five years in cyber engineering, network operations or cyber range development
• An active Top Secret clearance and practical ability with virtualization, containers and cloud technologies
• Hands‑on experience with cyber offense and defense tools, scripting, automation and infrastructure-as-code
• Knowledge of AI/ML use in cyber settings and OT systems or protocols

This mid‑level contractor role suits an engineer who wants hands‑on responsibility for virtual cyber training environments and exercise support. The role is remote, requires flexibility around shift timing, and may involve travel of up to twenty‑five percent.

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.

Arlington, VA

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.

Arlington, VA

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

SITE 525 is seeking a highly skilled Cyber
Virtualization Engineer to support the development and sustainment of advanced cyber training environments. This role involves hands‑on engineering of secure, scalable, and AI‑enabled virtual ranges that emulate realistic, adversarial network conditions across IT and OT domains. These environments are used for cyber mission rehearsals, red/blue/gray team operations, and full‑spectrum cybersecurity exercises. Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced virtualized training environments that replicate realistic, large‑scale, and adversarial network conditions.

This position focuses on engineering and integrating dynamic, hypervisor‑driven platforms and virtualization technologies to support cyber mission rehearsals, red/blue/gray team operations, and full‑spectrum training exercises.

• Engineer and implement scalable virtualized environments leveraging hypervisors (KVM, VMware, Hyper‑V), virtual machines, containers, and software‑defined networking across hybrid, edge, and cloud infrastructures.
• Implement and manage virtualization stacks including private cloud platforms, hypervisor clusters, and…