Senior Security Research Engineer

Summary

Join SimSpace as a Senior Security Research Engineer and design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge cloud security training using real-world adversary tactics and modern defense strategies. You will collaborate with a team of offensive and defensive operators to create world-class skills assessments and training modules for information security professionals. As a key contributor, you will architect cyber range scenarios, install security technologies, and stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and defenses. You will assess the cybersecurity knowledge of individuals and teams, ensuring they are equipped to handle complex cyberattacks. SimSpace offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Be proficient in general cloud computing and security concepts
• Have in-depth understanding of Azure or AWS. Knowledge of both is a big plus
• For Azure, have experience with conditional access policies, Defender for Cloud, network security groups, and Azure Firewall
• For AWS, have experience with IAM, VPC security, Security Groups, NACLs, Config, CloudTrail, and WAF
• Have solid knowledge of tactics and techniques used during offensive cloud-based operations and the ability to modify them to subvert defensive countermeasures
• Have 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
• Have experience developing written training material, hands-on labs, and assessments for technical audiences
• Have experience collaborating with e-learning specialists or working in environments that leverage interactive training solutions
• Have complete understanding of adversary kill-chain and exploitation scenarios
• Have basic knowledge of one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Have 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
• Have a desire to learn, fostering a growth mindset, and sharing knowledge to others on the team
• Have U.S. citizenship as required by our U.S. Government contracts

Responsibilities

• Develop educational curriculum encompassing foundational to advanced red team/offensive tactics and/or blue team DFIR/investigative strategies specific to cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP) technologies
• Create learning materials in the form of functional exercises, written lessons, simulated attack scenarios, and assessments
• Architect cyber range scenarios that include adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), advanced detection and investigative strategies
• Install and baseline security monitoring, detection, and response technologies in enterprise-scaled cyber ranges
• Stay abreast of the latest in offensive strategies and cybersecurity defenses, technologies, methodologies, policy, and breaches
• Assess the cloud cybersecurity knowledge, skills and abilities of individuals and teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GCP

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