Job Description

Job Title: Ohio Cyber Range Analyst II, Ohio Cyber Range Institute, School of Information Technology, CECH
Posting Start Date: 11/14/25
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About the School of Information Technology
The School of Information Technology is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT (School of Information Technology) is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 15% annually and currently serves more than 1,550 students with 33 full-time faculty members, 38 full-time staff, and 39 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Smart Synergies Lab.
The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the school can be found at .
About the Ohio Cyber Range Institute
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), housed at the University of Cincinnati, is a partnership among state agencies and academic institutions led by UC, the Ohio Adjutant General and Cyber Ohio. OCRI's mission is to advance cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development. OCRI administers the Ohio Cyber Range as a state-wide tool that supports programming for K-20 courses and events; full-spectrum training opportunities, including incident response teams; industry workforce and economic development; cyber security research; as well as government agency support among other programs.
Job Overview
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute seeks to hire an Ohio Cyber Range Analyst II. We are looking for a mission driven, team-oriented, highly ambitious individual who wants to serve, make a difference, and strives to perform at competitive levels of excellence. This is a grant-funded position; the continuation of this position will be based on the availability of funds and the continuation of the grant.
Under general supervision from the Associate Director, the Ohio Cyber Range Analyst II will be responsible for leading the day-to-day implementation of OCRI partner success strategies with more than one key partner and leading the Ohio Cyber Range cloud resources.
This position is 100% on-site but may offer flexibility for a hybrid work option once training is complete. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change in accordance with the School of Information Technology telework policy and university policies.
Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B or permanent residency sponsorship. However, candidates with Optional Practical Training with at least 2 years remaining are welcome to apply.
Essential Functions

• Review requests from external key partners for use of OCRI programs. Document the needs of the OCRI key partners.
• Manage the implementation of OCR programs to resolve basic or moderate issues and meet partner needs.
• In coordination with university IT and in compliance with university policies, support in development, implementation, and administration of OCR cloud resources to meet partners' needs.
• Assists with the management, development, and implementation of processes to ensure success of OCRI partners.
• Manage OCR program events to support key partners and student workers. Ensure learning goals are met and troubleshoot as needed throughout the event.
• Account for and safeguards OCR capital and operational resources.
• Support team training programs.
• Oversee the work of student workers.
• Perform related duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of relevant experience, to include co-op and/or internship experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience working on the Ohio Cyber Range or equivalent environment preferred
• An IAT level II DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification.
• Master's degree in IT or related field.

Application Process Information
Review of the applications will start as soon as possible until the position is filled. Applicants must submit:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume
• At least three references

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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