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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Threat Emulation Specialist - **Company:** Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Hurlburt Field, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $9,000.0 - $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Signals Intelligence, Linux, Emulators, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Network Routers, Performance Testing, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17978506?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17978506%2FPrincipal-Threat-Emulation-Specialist-Florida-Hurlburt-Field ## About the Role * Minimum of 10 years' experience in Radio Frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or related fields. * Familiarization with DoDI 4650.01 Policy and Procedures for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and related doctrine. * Familiarization with AFTTP 3-1 Threat Guide. * Experience with TCP/IP and network architecture (e.g. Net+, CCNA). * Analytical troubleshooting skills. * Knowledge/understanding of Linux including CLI and tools such as tcpdump, iperf, etc. * Must be familiar with the 802.11 standard and its amendments. * Operational understanding of networking hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers and server hardware and associated troubleshooting. * Ability to work outdoors, in potentially austere conditions, in order to setup hardware/ensure serviceability. Desired Qualifications: * Experience working within intelligence and AFSOC communities. * EW testing background: experienced with frequency qualification and authorization processes; experienced with test range coordination; experienced testing with open-air RF propagation. * Experience with current and best practices for RF design engineering, requirements development, and performance validation. * Leading and managing technical programs and teams. Education Requirements: * MS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field. * OR, BS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field, plus an additional 8 years work experience. Clearance Requirements: * Active TS clearance, ability to obtain/retain SCI clearance to start, with Counterintelligence Scope Poly eligibility. * Current Counterintelligence Scope Poly, DESIRED. * U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. ## Description MTSI is seeking a Threat Emulation Specialist to support the 361 ISRG.As the Principal Threat Emulation Specialist, you will lead development and standardization of a realistic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) training environment for the 361 ISRG.You will work independently while also functioning as part of a dynamic team in a technology driven directorate. Position activities include, but are not limited to: coordinating with base-level agencies to enhance local training using existing/future technology; engaging with local and federal spectrum management offices and range control activities; assisting with administration and management of Request for Information (RFIs); authoring action reports and briefings; preparing correspondence and other documents needed to support the management of the program and associated activities; assist development of training objectives and strategies; creating and briefing materials on program initiatives to industry, senior military personnel and other VIPs. Responsibilities: * Design threat emulation systems for SIGINT, ISR, EMSO, Cyber and related training and test. * Primary focal point for threat emitter needs in support of unit training, exercises, and test events. * Build and maintain wireless range capability. * Maintain and expand collection of threat emulator equipment. * Manager projects related to new threat capabilities. * Understanding requirements derived from current/future system capabilities and training. * Interface with local/regional range frequency management offices to attain required authorizations to transmit. * Evaluate technical information on data links and integrated air defense systems to understand U.S./coalition and adversary strengths and weaknesses. * Interpret data and make analytic judgments on broad-based and domain/discipline-agnostic intelligence capabilities. * Collaborate with program engineering and sustainment specialists on new system designs and support equipment. * Provide cryptologic support for the long-term, strategic planning of a realistic training environment, and interact with internal and external personnel to refine requirements for planning objectives associated with the development of cryptologic initiatives. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)