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Our mission is to empower defenders through hands-on, scenario-driven learning built on real-world technologies, adversarial simulations, and mission-relevant labs.\r\nWe partner with DoD, federal, and commercial organizations to design training environments that replicate the complexity of modern hybrid IT/OT networks—helping learners build true operational capability.\r\nRole Overview\r\nWe're seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – Training Lab Developer to design, build, and sustain cutting-edge cyber training labs that simulate real-world threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive operations. You'll work with an elite team of cyber professionals to create dynamic, immersive environments used across national defense and commercial programs.\r\nThis position is ideal for engineers who love breaking and defending systems, building environments from scratch, and seeing their work directly shape the next generation of cyber defenders.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nDesign, develop, and deploy virtualized and containerized training environments that replicate enterprise and operational technology networks.\r\nBuild interactive, hands-on scenarios that cover topics such as network defense, exploitation, incident response, malware analysis, and cloud security.\r\nCollaborate with SMEs and instructional designers to align labs with course objectives, NICE/NIST and DCWF frameworks, and current threat intelligence.\r\nIntegrate and automate tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, log pipelines, attack frameworks, etc.) to simulate realistic defender workflows.\r\nEvaluate new tools and platforms (e.g., Elastic Stack, Graylog, Security Onion, Caldera, Atomic Red Team, Guacamole, PCTE) for use in training.\r\nMaintain and monitor lab infrastructure for performance, security, and scalability across cloud and on-prem environments.\r\nDevelop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Node.js) to streamline environment builds, resets, and telemetry capture.\r\nPerform QA testing to validate scenario functionality, scoring, and learner experience.\r\nSupport instructors and learners during training events, ensuring lab reliability and technical support responsiveness.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nU.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)\r\nBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.\r\n2+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, system administration, or cyber training/lab development.\r\nDemonstrated knowledge of networking, virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V), and Linux/Windows administration.\r\nProficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Node.js).\r\nFamiliarity with common cybersecurity tools and frameworks: Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, Zeek, Suricata, Burp Suite, Nessus, etc.\r\nUnderstanding of core security domains (host and network defense, exploitation, forensics, and cloud security).\r\nExcellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a commitment to producing high-quality, functional environments.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).\r\nExperience using or integrating security monitoring platforms (Elastic, Splunk, Graylog, or Security Onion).\r\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code or automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Docker).\r\nFamiliarity with Active Directory, DNS/DHCP configuration, and attack simulation frameworks (Atomic Red Team, Caldera, Metta, etc.).\r\nProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.\r\nWhy Work With UKI\r\nAt Ultimate Knowledge, you'll join a team that's redefining cyber training through technical innovation, creativity, and mission focus. 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