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Cybersecurity Engineer - Training Lab Developer

4 months ago
United States
Full-time
Junior
Security Engineer
Cybersecurity
Active Directory Ansible AWS Azure Bash Burp Suite Cybersecurity DHCP DNS Docker Elasticsearch GCP Metasploit Nmap Node.js PowerShell Python SIEM Splunk Terraform Wireshark
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Ultimate Knowledge Institute

Ultimate Knowledge Institute

Ultimate Knowledge Institute (UKi) is a small business based in Arizona, specializing in cybersecurity training, rapid prototyping, and custom software development. Founded in 1999, UKi delivers instructor-led, virtual, and customized training programs primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and international partners. The company has trained over 50,000 DoD personnel and is recognized for its strong performance ratings. UKi offers a range of services, including customized IT and cybersecurity training, learning management solutions, and rapid prototyping. They provide courses in information technology, information assurance, and emerging technologies, partnering with organizations like CompTIA and CertNexus. The company emphasizes real-world applications and aims to expand its offerings in prototyping and development by 2025. With around 80 employees and a revenue under $5 million, UKi is committed to innovation and customer satisfaction.

information technology & services
11-50
Founded 1999
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Description

  • Design, develop, and deploy virtualized and containerized training environments that replicate enterprise and operational technology networks.
  • Build hands-on lab scenarios covering network defense, exploitation, incident response, malware analysis, and cloud security.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to align labs with course objectives, NICE/NIST and DCWF frameworks, and threat intelligence.
  • Integrate and automate cybersecurity tools to simulate realistic defender workflows and training events.
  • Evaluate and select tools and platforms for use in cyber training labs.
  • Maintain and monitor lab infrastructure for performance, security, and scalability across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Develop automation scripts 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 and provide technical troubleshooting and lab support.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a 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 platforms such as VMware, VirtualBox, or Hyper-V, and Linux/Windows administration.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Node.js.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and frameworks such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Zeek, Suricata, Burp Suite, and Nessus.
  • Understanding of core security domains including host and network defense, exploitation, forensics, and cloud security.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a commitment to building high-quality, functional environments.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred.
  • Experience with security monitoring platforms such as Elastic, Splunk, Graylog, or Security Onion is preferred.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code or automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Docker is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS/DHCP configuration, and attack simulation frameworks such as Atomic Red Team, Caldera, or Metta is preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Basic life insurance, with optional supplementary life insurance available.
  • UKI covers 100% of the employee’s individual premium for medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with safe harbor matching up to 4% with a 5% contribution.
  • 15 days of PTO annually for vacation or sick time.
  • 12 company holidays, including Christmas Eve.
  • Professional training and certification support.
  • Fully remote work environment.

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