Cyber Simulation Client Content Developer and Trainer SP2 - 26-04873

NavitasPartners • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Simulation Client Content Developer and Trainer to join our team in Brooklyn, NY. This role involves developing and proctoring realistic, operationally accurate cyber incident response simulations for a range of stakeholders, from technical staff to executives. You will apply your incident response expertise to create structured training scenarios aligned with the Citywide Cyber Incident Response lifecycle, including detection, triage, investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident review.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on cybersecurity incident response experience, including detection, triage, investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident activities.
• Expertise in responding to common cyber incidents such as ransomware, phishing, credential compromise, data breaches, and third-party/vendor incidents.
• Ability to translate real-world incident response experience into realistic training scenarios.
• Experience in cybersecurity training, simulations, or tabletop exercises development and delivery.
• Familiarity with cyber range platforms or hands-on training tools (e.g., Immersive Labs or similar).
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks and standards such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and Telecommunication&CK.
• Strong experience with security logs, alerts, and technical artifacts (e.g., SIEM, EDR, network/cloud logs).
• Experience in live training or simulation proctoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple activities, and quickly assume responsibilities during time-sensitive transitions.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience developing content within Immersive Labs.
• Experience designing and delivering cyber tabletop exercises for technical, management, and executive-level audiences.
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-agency or enterprise training programs.
• Prior experience working in government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
• Expertise in aligning training content with organizational policies, playbooks, and incident response plans.
• Knowledge of cloud security incidents, including identity, SaaS, IaaS/PaaS environments.
• Experience in incorporating lessons learned, after-action reports, or threat intelligence into training content.
• Familiarity with instructional design or adult learning principles.
• Experience collecting training metrics and contributing to post-exercise reporting.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCED, CySA+, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Develop realistic, operationally accurate cyber incident scenarios based on real-world incidents, threat intelligence, and lessons learned.
• Create scenario narratives, timelines, injects, and decision points for training simulations.
• Design supporting artifacts such as logs, alerts, and reports to enhance simulations.
• Develop role-based challenges tailored for technical staff, management, and executives.
• Customize simulations for specific agency environments while maintaining consistency with citywide standards.
• Proctor and oversee Immersive Labs training sessions, managing scenario flow, inject timing, and ensuring participant engagement and progress.
• Provide guidance during simulations without disrupting learning objectives.
• Document exercise outcomes, participant challenges, and improvement areas to improve future simulations.
• Support the delivery of annual cyber training across approximately 70 city agencies.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and shadowing sessions during the transition period from the current role holder to ensure continuity during deployment.
• Assume full responsibility for the development of simulations and the proctoring of training sessions after the transition period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level