[Remote] Cybersecurity Engineer - Training Lab Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ultimate Knowledge Institute is a globally recognized leader in delivering advanced cyber training and certification programs. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer - Training Lab Developer to design and sustain cyber training labs that simulate real-world threats and vulnerabilities, working with a team to create immersive environments for national defense and commercial programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

• 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

Company Overview

• The Ultimate Knowledge Institute opened its doors in 1999 as an Information Technology, Information Assurance and Cyber Security training provider to the Department of Defense, Federal Agencies, DOD Contracting Partners, and Fortune 500 companies. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.ultimateknowledge.com/.