Job purpose

Founded in 2006 by the creators of Kali Linux, OffSec (formerly known as Offensive Security) is the leading provider of continuous professional and workforce development, training, and education for cybersecurity practitioners. OffSec’s distinct pedagogy and practical, hands-on learning help organizations fill the infosec talent gap by training their teams on today’s most critical skills.

Become a part of our global presence and work from anywhere. With team members in over 40 countries, we believe in inspiring people of all backgrounds and communities. The OffSec team is composed of diverse, internationally published authors, conference speakers, and seasoned information technology professionals from both the private sector and governments worldwide.

Excited about our mission and what we do? Apply and join us!

About the Job

Offensive Security is looking for a results-oriented Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer to join our international team. The Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer will be responsible for the technical direction and leadership for an area of training topics and learning paths, ensuring the training materials are both pedagogically sound and technically accurate. This includes both R&D work as well as building lab environments. In addition, the Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer provides mentorship and guidance (including assisting with hiring and onboarding) for other Cybersecurity Content Engineers. Finally, the Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer also contributes by writing course material and creating lab environments.

The successful candidate will also have familiarity with Offensive Security course materials or extensive experience in creating and delivering training. We are looking for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and has the ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Duties and responsibilities

The Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer reviews, coaches, and provides technical direction in a specific area. These are the primary duties for this role.
The Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer should expect to contribute as an individual as well, including drafting topic outlines, and writing content, and building lab environments.
The Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of hands-on exercises that test students based on written content (exam creation).
The Lead Cybersecurity Content Engineer may be called upon to act as a spokesperson for the courses and materials in the area where they provide technical direction and leadership.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of relevant industry experience (Defense) working in areas such as threat hunting or malware analysis.
Significant technical expertise in the desired area.
Some training creation experience, prior online/asynchronous content development experience is ideal but not required. Some fundamental understanding of training/adult education principles needed.
Some experience with mentoring, coaching, and leadership.
Strong command of the English language, including writing skills, and the ability to express oneself with a high level of detail and precision and effectively communicate.
Experience collaborating across cultures, continents, and time-zones
Ability to contribute in a collaborative and professional team environment

Working conditions

This role is a full-time salaried position. Work hours for this position are flexible, and will be performed remotely from anywhere in the world.

Direct reports

This position has no direct reports.

EEO

OffSec provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.