Training Architect

SpecterOps

16h•$145,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

SpecterOps is a cybersecurity solutions and services provider specializing in deep knowledge of adversary tradecraft to help clients detect and defend against sophisticated attackers. We are looking for a Training Architect to work on the Training Solutions Team. The Training team seeks to demystify adversary tradecraft through lab design, lab development, lab deployment, and training delivery of structured learning objectives defined by SpecterOps methodologies. The Training Architect plays a crucial role in the successful delivery of training courses at SpecterOps. This role involves collaborating closely with Course Architects or clients to design and develop hands-on labs that align with course content. Additionally, the Training Architect is responsible for creating proof of concept and repeatable lab deployments using Ansible playbooks (or similar tools) and deploying them into Cloud Technologies (like AWS or OpenStack). A successful candidate will have excellent technical skills, impeccable soft skills, and be a well-organized, self-directed individual.

Requirements

Experience with automated infrastructure and configuration technologies such as Ansible or Terraform
Experience in balancing multiple projects at once
Experience communicating with clients and delivering presentations
Experience independently managing internal projects
Assist with scoping prospective engagements, participating in technical testing from kickoff through remediation, and mentoring less experienced staff
Effectively communicate successes and obstacles with clients, fellow team members, team lead(s), and upper management for project delivery
Coordinate and prepare for internal and customer facing meetings
Ability to lead projects for infrastructure development, automated deployments, and technology maintenance
Willingness to develop or refine process working with multiple departments
Willingness to learn from others
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Foundational knowledge of cyber security concepts
Contribute new or improve existing content for SpecterOps training courses and assist in the delivery of course offerings (instruction, lab support, etc)
Ability to travel domestically or internationally an average of 10-25% over the course of one year
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Desire to embody our core values of passionate curiosity, consistent improvement, empathy, sustainability, humility, and empowerment through transparency

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Experience participating in and/or leading Fortune 1000 and/or large Federal Government security assessments
Public community contributions (e.g., conference presentations, blog posts, white papers, public tool development)
Experience in administering, attacking, or defending Windows/Active Directory, Linux, and/or macOS environments
Experience in technical writing
Experience working for a service-based information security consultancy
Experience developing and/or providing technical training
Desire to teach and train students in offensive techniques
Desire to travel internationally and domestically on a more frequent basis

Responsibilities

Ensure the availability and functionality of training labs across all course offerings
Work in partnership with Course Architects to design hands-on labs that complement course content and objectives
Collaborate to ensure that lab activities align with the training goals and provide practical, real-world experiences for participants
Develop proof of concept labs using Ansible playbooks to automate the deployment and configuration of lab environments
Ensure that proof of concept labs are scalable, repeatable, and well-documented
Demonstrates project management from product design and development to client communication for expectations of delivery
Demonstrates capability to lead the overall CTF product by working with other departments to facilitate development work, scheduling, and guides development teams to meet agreed upon deliverable deadlines
Communicates project successes and issues throughout the development while prioritizing tasks for future improvement
Deploy labs into the OpenStack cloud environment and AWS, ensuring that the labs are accessible to participants for training purposes
Create and maintain comprehensive lab documentation, including setup instructions, troubleshooting guides, and lab manuals
Update lab documentation as needed to reflect changes in course content or lab environments
Provide technical support to instructors and participants during training sessions to resolve lab-related issues or questions
Troubleshoot and resolve lab environment problems promptly
Conduct regular testing and quality assurance checks to ensure that labs are functional and error-free
Collaborate with Course Architects to make necessary adjustments and improvements to labs

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family
Flexible time off policy
13 paid holidays annually
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Equity and quarterly bonus based on company performance
$1,500 first year allowance to set up home office
$500 annual home office allowance after the first year
$150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement
$5,000 annual professional development allowance
$5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment
$1,200 annual benefit for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more
A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning
In person and virtual employee events throughout the year
Company swag