SkillBridge Cyber Range Engineer

About the role

SimSpace serves as an AI Proving Ground where organizations can confidently train, test, and outmaneuver adversaries in any environment. Trusted by allied governments, militaries, enterprises, and research institutions worldwide, SimSpace enables adaptive, AI-ready defenses that stay ahead of evolving threats.

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 (SimSpace User Emulation) are properly modeling user behaviors
• Ensure the attack generators (SimSpace Automated Attack Platform) 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
• Deliver on time during highly visible customer events
• Utilize time management skills to deliver on time

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical field
• 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
• 3+ years of experience with a scripting language such as Python or PowerShell
• An 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

Benefits

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay

Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.

Schedule

This is an opportunity for currently contracted US based military professionals to apply for a remote 4-6 month temporary internship through the SkillBridge program.