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What are Cybersecurity Scenario Designers?

Cybersecurity Scenario Designers are professionals who create realistic simulations and scenarios to test and improve an organization's cybersecurity defenses. They develop exercises such as cyberattack simulations, tabletop exercises, and red team/blue team drills to help security teams prepare for real-world threats. Their work involves understanding potential cyber threats, designing scenarios that mimic these threats, and evaluating how well security teams respond. This role is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing an organization’s ability to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cybersecurity Scenario Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cybersecurity Scenario Designer, you need a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat modeling, and incident response, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as SIEM platforms, penetration testing suites, and cyber range environments, along with certifications like CISSP or CEH, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for crafting realistic scenarios and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualifications ensure the development of relevant, challenging scenarios that prepare organizations to defend against evolving cyber threats.

What are some common challenges faced by Cybersecurity Scenario Designers when creating realistic training simulations?

Cybersecurity Scenario Designers often face the challenge of balancing realism with training objectives—scenarios must be complex enough to reflect evolving threats, but not so intricate that they overwhelm participants. Keeping scenarios up-to-date with the latest attack vectors and techniques requires continual research and collaboration with incident response teams. Additionally, designers must work closely with technical experts and trainers to ensure that scenarios are relevant to the organization's environment and that learning outcomes are measurable and actionable.
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MCTP PTOC Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Scenario Writer

Core Government Services Corporation

On-site

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

CGS is looking for an Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Scenario Writer to support the US Army's Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.
The Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Scenario Writer / Design Support Analyst provides subject-matter expertise and produces realistic EW scenario products for the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program (MCTP). This role designs EW storylines, Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects, and dynamic script support that replicate operational electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) conditions to meet unit training objectives. The EW Scenario Writer synchronizes EW events across exercise components, integrates current threat and intelligence inputs, and advises OPFOR and exercise leadership on EW impacts to training audiences.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide EW scenario products and SME support to replicate a realistic operational environment (OE) enabling units to meet training objectives.
  • Develop EW storylines and MSEL injects aligned to unit training objectives. Storylines will address allied, host-nation, and adversary EMS capabilities, requirements, and employment; and outline processes for seeking permission to conduct EMS operations (interfacing with JED and host-nation civil authorities).
  • Coordinate EW storyline development within the broader scenario design effort and support dynamic scripting/adjustments during live exercises.
  • Synchronize and supervise the execution of all EW-related storylines and associated MSELs during the exercise, ensuring timely and coherent delivery of EW effects across play areas.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Deployed experience as EW NCO or Officer.
  • Officer, Warrant Officer, or NCO school. Qualifications and certifications can include 29A, 29E, 290A, 17B, 170B, and 17E.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skills and attributes to apply Microsoft Office products, relevant Army EW experience, and EW/Army/Joint doctrine to support delivery of WFX requirements.
  • BS/BA degree with 5 years of military experience, or High School and 10 years of military experience.
  • Active DOD Secret clearance is required.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent military experience.
  • 5+ years operational experience in Electromagnetic Warfare, electronic warfare operations, spectrum management, signals intelligence, or closely related fields supporting military operations and training.
  • Prior experience supporting MCTP, Combat Training Centers (CTCs), or large-scale joint/coalition training events.
  • Demonstrated experience writing scenario content, MSEL injects, and exercise materials for unit-level or higher collective training (brigade/division/coalition).

Working Conditions: Inside Government training facilities.
Required Travel: Employees will travel to temporary work locations during exercises.
Job Type: Part-Time On-Call, Exempt
Contract Length: More than 1 year
CGS provides reasonable accommodation requests so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the hiring selection process.

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