Security Automation Engineer, SimSpace
$100-140k
+ Equity
More information about location
Cyber security training & insights
Be an early applicant
Cyber security training & insights
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$100-140k
+ Equity
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
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in security automation and engineering roles
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and creative approach to challenges
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Effective cross-organizational communication
- Self-driven work ethic and ability to work independently
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
- Team player with the ability to mentor junior team members
- Practical experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including:
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)
- Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms
- Next-generation Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet)
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (e.g., Snort, Suricata)
- Proven track record in automating network actions, including configuration management, asset discovery, and license management
- Advanced proficiency in Puppet and Ansible for small to large-scale automation tasks
- Strong scripting/programming skills in PowerShell, Python, and Go
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security offerings
- Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and compliance requirements
- Scripting and Programming: PowerShell, Python, Go, Bash
- Automation Tools: Puppet, Ansible
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
- Security Tools: Splunk, Elastic Stack, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Suricata, Chronicle, QRadar
Desirable
- Prior experience in cybersecurity roles such as SOC analyst, incident response, or digital forensics
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning and their applications in security automation
- Contributions to open-source security projects or research publications in the field
- Experience with popular cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GPEN)
- Cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
- Relevant automation certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation)
What the job involves
- A Security Automation Engineer who will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated security solutions across our cyber range environments
- This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of next-generation security automation frameworks
- Architect and automate the deployment of endpoint and network security tools in virtualized environments
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Puppet, Ansible, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for security tools and configurations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
- Design and develop custom automation tools and integrations to enhance security tool installation efficacy
- Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members
- Troubleshoot complex issues in automated systems and provide timely resolutions
- Stay current with emerging security technologies and automation best practices
- Develop and maintain documentation for all automation processes and tools
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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