Offensive Security Engineer @ SimSpace
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About SimSpace
SimSpace, launched in 2015 and headquartered in Boston's Fort Point, addresses sophisticated cybersecurity challenges by delivering an elite cyber range platform. The platform offers automated attack scenarios, data-driven decisions, comprehensive training labs, live attack simulations, and detailed reporting.
Our Core Values
Serve to Protect: Provide safe space, deliver the mission, and elevate humanity. Acquire Understanding: Cultivate clarity, share information openly, and nurture comprehension. Operate as Innovators: Stay curious, practice consistency, and drive change. Teamwork Without Borders: Solve challenges collectively and keep people central.
The Offensive Security Engineer Role at Offensive Security Engineer
Join the Scenario Development team to create advanced automated attack scenarios for the SimSpace Platform. You will research, implement, integrate, and test new attack content including tools and campaigns. This role involves working with distributed systems to reliably emulate real-world threat actors along each step of the kill chain.
Responsibilities
- Research, implement and automate new attack content.
- Perform end-to-end testing in common environments.
- Integrate external tools and develop proprietary APT-inspired campaigns.
- Ensure functionality and evade common defensive tools.
Qualifications
- Understanding of offensive tactics and network operations.
- Experience with penetration tools such as Metasploit, Cobalt Strike and others.
- Proficiency with Git, GitHub, Docker, CI/CD, and Secure SDLC approaches.
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and network protocols.
- Programming experience in Python, PowerShell or other languages.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity standards including MITRE ATT&CK and NIST frameworks.
- Certifications like OSCP/OSCE or equivalent are a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary ($105,000 – $140,000) with bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits starting day one.
- Mental health support and wellness programs including Peloton benefits.
- 401(k) with company match and equity stock options.
- Continuous learning opportunities and flexible time off.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Penetration Testing
- Automation
- Distributed Systems
- Scripting
- Attack Simulation
- RESTful API
- CI/CD
- Threat Intelligence
- Agile
How to Get Hired at SimSpace
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant offensive security experience and tools.
- Emphasize technical skills: Showcase expertise in penetration testing and scripting.
- Study SimSpace: Understand their cyber range platform and culture.
- Prepare for interviews: Expect questions on automated attack scenarios and distributed systems.