Cybersecurity Engineer – Training Lab Developer
Ultimate Knowledge Institute
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptLinuxNode.jsPythonSplunkTerraformVMware
About the role
- Design, develop, and deploy virtualized and containerized training environments that replicate enterprise and operational technology networks.
- Build interactive, hands-on scenarios that cover topics such as network defense, exploitation, incident response, malware analysis, and cloud security.
- Collaborate with SMEs and instructional designers to align labs with course objectives, NICE/NIST and DCWF frameworks, and current threat intelligence.
- Integrate and automate tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, log pipelines, attack frameworks, etc.) to simulate realistic defender workflows.
- Evaluate new tools and platforms (e.g., Elastic Stack, Graylog, Security Onion, Caldera, Atomic Red Team, Guacamole, PCTE) for use in training.
- Maintain and monitor lab infrastructure for performance, security, and scalability across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Node.js) to streamline environment builds, resets, and telemetry capture.
- Perform QA testing to validate scenario functionality, scoring, and learner experience.
- Support instructors and learners during training events, ensuring lab reliability and technical support responsiveness.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 2+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, system administration, or cyber training/lab development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of networking, virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V), and Linux/Windows administration.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Node.js).
- Familiarity with common cybersecurity tools and frameworks: Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Zeek, Suricata, Burp Suite, Nessus, etc.
- Understanding of core security domains (host and network defense, exploitation, forensics, and cloud security).
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a commitment to producing high-quality, functional environments.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience using or integrating security monitoring platforms (Elastic, Splunk, Graylog, or Security Onion).
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code or automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Docker).
- Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS/DHCP configuration, and attack simulation frameworks (Atomic Red Team, Caldera, Metta, etc.).
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Optional supplementary life insurance policy available
- UKI will cover 100% of your individual premium for medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life.
- 401k plan with basic safe harbor matching (up to 4% match with 5% contribution)
- 15 days of PTO annually for either vacation or sick days
- 12 company holidays (same as 11 federal holidays) plus Christmas Eve
- Professional Training and Certification Support
- Fully Remote Work Environment
- The opportunity to build the next generation of cyber warriors
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cybersecurity engineeringsystem administrationnetworkingvirtualizationLinux administrationWindows administrationscriptingautomationcloud securityQA testing
Soft skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillscommitment to qualitycollaborationtechnical support
Certifications
CISSPCEHOSCPCompTIA Security+