Project Scope
The selected engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing a small-scale enterprise simulation environment that supports:
- Active Directory domain services
- Virtualized lab infrastructure
- Cybersecurity attack/defense simulations
- Network segmentation and VLAN configuration
- SIEM/log monitoring environment
- AI container hosting (light ML workloads)
- Secure student workstation integration
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Deployment
- Install and configure Dell PowerEdge server
- Deploy virtualization platform (Proxmox, VMware, or equivalent)
- Configure RAID and storage architecture
- Configure secure administrative access
Network Configuration
- Configure Dell managed switch (VLAN segmentation required)
- Implement network topology appropriate for cyber simulation
- Configure firewall rules (hardware or software-based)
- Document full network design
Server & Lab Environment
- Deploy and configure Windows Server (Active Directory)
- Create domain structure and student user roles
- Build and snapshot virtual machine templates
- Configure red-team / blue-team environments
- Deploy open-source SIEM (e.g., Security Onion)
- Ensure lab reset capability between cohorts
Documentation & Handoff
- Provide full topology diagram
- Provide VM inventory documentation
- Provide admin credential inventory
- Create reset and maintenance SOP
- Provide 30-day post-deployment support window
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in Systems or Network Engineering
- Hands-on experience with:
- Windows Server & Active Directory
- Virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V)
- VLAN configuration
- Managed switches
- Firewall configuration
- Linux server administration
- Experience building lab or simulation environments preferred
- Strong documentation discipline
- Ability to work on-site in Queens, NY during build phase
Preferred Experience
- Experience in cybersecurity environments or SOC deployments
- Experience configuring Security Onion or similar SIEM
- Familiarity with CompTIA Network+ / Security+ domains
- Experience in educational or training environments
- Basic understanding of GPU workstation deployment (AI node)
Deliverables (Non-Negotiable)
Before project completion, engineer must deliver:
- Functional lab environment
- Documented network topology
- Documented server configuration
- VM templates and snapshot system
- Written instructor operations guide
- Backup and recovery plan
Project Timeline
Estimated 20-40 hours total
2-3 week completion window
Flexible scheduling but on-site presence required for hardware configuration.
Compensation
Competitive project-based compensation.
Open to flat project fee or hourly structure.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is ideal for:
- A corporate Systems Engineer seeking project work
- An MSP engineer with enterprise build experience
- A cybersecurity professional with infrastructure depth
- A veteran IT professional with lab deployment experience
This is not a help desk or junior IT position.
About MyndBridge
MyndBridge is building an Applied AI & Cyber Workforce Infrastructure Lab focused on hands-on systems training, certification readiness, and high-placement workforce development. This lab is designed to replicate real enterprise environments at instructional scale.