Senior Red Team Engineer, SimSpace
$140-200k
+ Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants & opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions
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Cyber security training & insights
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Cyber security training & insights
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-200k
+ Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants & opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To work on solutions that drive better cybersecurity across the world to ensure a secure future for us all.
Role
Who you are
- Do you think like an adversary, love to break into systems and enjoy exploiting networks? Want the opportunity to travel the world? If so, you will thrive in this client-facing role alongside our skilled operators on our Red Team
- A robust technical background, including knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), networking (communication protocols), programming languages (Python, C#, etc.), and security tools (Crowdstrike, McAfee, Security Onion, Splunk, etc.)
- Experience in a client-facing role, and the ability to present and speak to large groups
- A full grasp of current cybersecurity risks, such as common attack strategies and cybercriminal behavior. Should be acquainted with well-known hacking tools like Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Empire, Pupy, among others.)
- A commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest technologies, tools, and techniques in the cybersecurity field
- The ability to think critically, creatively and be able to identify weaknesses in complex systems and environments
- A solid understanding of exploitation and ability to develop or modify tools & exploit proof of concepts (PoCs) to function with newly introduced defensive countermeasures
- A deep work ethic by being self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work autonomously or as part of a team, often in high-pressure and time-sensitive environments
- The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and be able to explain technical concepts in a clear and concise manner
- A strong ethical mindset and be committed to acting in the best interest of the organization while conducting red team operations
- Experience with virtualization solutions
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the year
What the job involves
- The Red Team provides the Opposing Force (OPFOR) during tests, training and exercises, and will leverage the latest tools, tactics and techniques to simulate sophisticated adversaries to identify and expose weaknesses in security defenses for our customers
- Develop, plan, and execute simulated attacks against an organization's systems, applications, and networks, using tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) commonly used by real-world threat actors
- Identify weaknesses in an organization's security controls, including vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and gaps in processes and procedures
- Continuously research, develop, and improve on tactics and techniques to keep up with the evolving threat landscape, and share knowledge to enhance the overall capability of the team
- Travel the globe to be onsite with clients, guiding them through live events and educating them
- Test and rehearse threats and tools prior to an engagement and coordinate with other Red Teamers to successfully achieve the specified goals
- Assume the role of the adversary during tests, training and exercises and actively engage with defenders who will be working to repel you out of their network
- Collaborate with other Red Teamers, developers, and vulnerability researchers to prioritize tool development
- Skillfully communicate and develop mission debriefs on the success and failures of threats to stakeholders, including technical staff, management, and executives, using clear and concise language
- Propose improvements for identified security weaknesses, such as enhanced technical measures, updated policies, and actions to bolster the organization's defense
- Must maintain the confidentiality of the engagement, follow ethical standards and legal regulations, and act in the best interest of the organization at all times
Our take
Founded by experts from the US MIlitary’s Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, SimSpace is a cyber training platform that provides users with simulations, training exercises and rehearsals that act as stress tests for the cyber security of tech and its users.
At a time when cybersecurity is becoming a military and corporate priority, SimSpace’s Cyber Force Platform helps train sophisticated tech enterprises, governments and national infrastructure companies to become more resilient. Its comprehensive medley of stack optimisation tools, attack simulations, actionable analysis, and “live fire” exercises are built to both strengthen cybersecurity and increase the efficiency of a company’s tech.
With the founding team's background in the military and government research and development sectors, the company has a good foundation of expertise surrounding its target market. Substantial funding from L2 Point, that was awarded in 2023, will aid its growth as it accelerates expansion into new territories.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (1 round)
Dec 2023
$45m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Insurance: medical, dental, and company-paid vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Peloton Interactive Wellness Program
- Semi-flexible hours, with the expectation that you overlap the main part of the day to meet deadlines, collaborate with colleagues and attend key meetings
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Articles
Leadership
William Hutchison
(CEO)Previously a Senior Military Officer with the US Department of Defense.
Lee Rossey
(CTO)Former Group Leader at MIT Lincoln Lab, and Member of Engineering Staff at L-3 Communications.
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