Senior Security Research Engineer

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SimSpace

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Cyber Team Training • Cyber Ranges • Cyber Testing • Cyber Exercises • Cybersecurity

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2015

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

Description

• A Senior Security Research Engineer at SimSpace, who will design and develop cloud security training using real-world adversary tactics coupled with modern security defense and investigative strategies. • You will join a team of offensive and defensive operators to develop world-class skills assessments and training, critical in shaping information security professionals of tomorrow. • As a Senior Security Research Engineer, you will create challenges and training modules to test and enhance cloud security skills at all levels. • You will provide customers with functional training that mirrors real-world scenarios. This training will improve their ability to defend their cloud infrastructure against complex cyber attacks.

Requirements

• You should be proficient in general cloud computing and security concepts. • In-depth understanding of Azure or AWS. Knowledge of both is a big plus. Experience with GCP is not required but may be used as a differentiator. • For Azure, experience with conditional access policies, Defender for Cloud, network security groups, and Azure Firewall. • And for AWS, experience with IAM, VPC security, Security Groups, NACLs, Config, CloudTrail, and WAF. • Solid knowledge of tactics and techniques used during offensive cloud-based operations and the ability to modify them to subvert defensive countermeasures. • A clear understanding of the current state-of-the-art security practices and research in computer and network, including: exploit mitigation, countermeasures, detection, forensic, auditing, and other defensive tools. • Experience developing written training material, hands-on labs, and assessments for technical audiences. • Experience collaborating with e-learning specialists or working in environments that leverage interactive training solutions. • Complete understanding of adversary kill-chain and exploitation scenarios. • Basic knowledge of one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. • Experience in various tech areas. These include dealing with incidents, checking for vulnerabilities, handling risks, protecting information, scripting, threat analysis, digital evidence investigation, malware inspection, and network or computer monitoring. • Desire to learn, fostering a growth mindset, and sharing knowledge to others on the team. • U.S. citizenship as required by our U.S. Government contracts.

Benefits

• Compensation. Base salary range: $130,000 - $185,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions. • Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one! • Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health. • Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match. • Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members. • Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments. • Ownership Opportunities: Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success. • Referral Rewards. Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program. • Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals. • Continuous Learning. Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development. • Social Connections. Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community. • Extra Perks. Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.