Full-Time

Senior Cyber Range Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Simspace

Simspace

51-200 employees

Provides advanced cybersecurity training simulations

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$150k - $185kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Odenton, MD, USA

Position requires onsite presence at Ft. Meade, Maryland.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
PowerShell
Microsoft Azure
Python
Puppet
Digital Ocean
Computer Networking
AWS
Ansible
Oracle
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 8+ years’ experience in a technical field
  • 1+ years of practical experience with different Cloud Service Providers (GCP, AWS, Azure, Oracle, Digital Ocean)
  • 2+ years of experience with VMware vCenter
  • 5+ years of experience running and maintaining complex Enterprise IT systems
  • 5+ years of experience deploying, operating, and configuring Windows and Linux
  • 5+ years of experience with a scripting language such as Python or PowerShell
  • A strong understanding of computer networking principles (OSI layers, Firewalls, VLANs, VPNs)
  • A strong understanding of cyber security tools (SIEM, Proxy, AV, EDR, DLP, HID/NID, HIP/NIP, Forensics)
  • Experience with configuration management tools (such as Puppet or Ansible)
  • An understanding of computing security practices, both technical and social
  • Ability to perform required tasks solely, in conjunction with other team members or vendors, as well as being able to take lead and accountability for specific tasks and projects
  • Experienced working in support workflows
  • U.S. citizenship as required by our existing U.S. Government contracts
  • Currently hold an active TS/SCI Security Clearance or have the ability to obtain one
  • Must have an active CI Polygraph or willingness to submit to one
  • Cybersecurity credentials, including; DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and willingness to obtain a 8570 certification
Responsibilities
  • Design and architect complex computer networks for testing and training
  • Ensure the networks are running properly with hosts, servers and services configured to dynamic customer or industry goals
  • Ensure the security tools are properly setup and configured
  • Ensure the traffic generators (user emulation) are properly modeling user behaviors
  • Ensure the attack generators are setup to execute the available attack scenarios
  • Troubleshoot cyber range components from networking, system administration, and SimSpace technologies utilizing a variety of technical methods
  • Participate in discussions with customers to help identify cyber range requirements based on their specific objectives and use cases
  • Work in an open communication collaboration environment that reaches across functional teams
  • Perform required tasks solely, in conjunction with other team members or vendors, as well as being able to take lead and accountability for specific tasks and projects
  • Perform required tasks quickly and efficiently during highly visible customer events
  • Utilize time management skills to deliver on time
  • Engage with customers to identify content management requirements based on their specific objectives and use cases
  • Oversee the creation, organization and publishing of content across vendors and platforms
  • Maintain and develop queries to conduct data analysis of user engagement with content to provide feedback to vendors
  • Develop and enforce best practices and policies for content management to constantly improve the user experience
  • Monitor helpdesk tickets for content-related issues and coordinate with vendors for resolutions
  • Responsible for supporting and maintaining order, organization, and efficient use of resources with respect to content in-range within the Event Plan (training, attack, and range) within all PCTE instances
  • Maintain replicated content across several deployment instances ensuring efficient use of resources and time
  • Verify content access permissions and modify as necessary
  • Maintain the content catalog in all deployment locations
  • Provide recommendations to content creation teams on range content for inefficient use of hardware resources (compute and storage) and provide recommendations to Technical Operations Management
  • Maintain inventory, assignment, and maintain licenses for enterprise commercial firewalls, routers, and security software
  • Maintain and publish ‘validated content’ and remove, archive duplicate, or expired content and keep the customer informed

SimSpace offers cyber range platforms that allow organizations to simulate cyber attacks and defenses in virtual environments. These platforms help clients, including enterprises and government agencies, train their cybersecurity teams and improve their security measures through realistic attack scenarios. What makes SimSpace different is its military-grade simulations and focus on measurable outcomes, which lead to reduced operational costs and improved breach detection. The company's goal is to enhance the cybersecurity readiness of its clients, ensuring they can effectively protect their assets.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$43.8M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-16%

2 year growth

-18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SimSpace won the 2024 Security Training Innovation Award, enhancing its industry reputation.
  • The $45 million funding supports expansion into new geographies and market growth.
  • Rising demand for AI-driven cybersecurity aligns with SimSpace's AI-powered cyber ranges.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors offer similar platforms at lower costs, threatening market share.
  • Economic downturns may reduce IT budgets, impacting SimSpace's subscription revenue model.
  • Rapid AI-driven threat evolution could outpace SimSpace's current simulation capabilities.

What makes Simspace unique

  • SimSpace offers military-grade cyber ranges for hyper-realistic attack simulations.
  • The platform supports secure air-gapped, on-premises, and SaaS deployment models.
  • SimSpace provides comprehensive training programs, including Red, Blue, and Purple team exercises.

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