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[Remote] Senior Content Engineer - Defense

Remote role Full-time Open position

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OffSec is a leading provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, committed to closing the global infosec talent gap. They are seeking a Senior Content Engineer to develop high-impact training content and lead the creation of advanced defensive training exercises.

Responsibilities

  • Crafting high-impact, hands-on labs that make learners sweat (in the best way)
  • Weaving cutting-edge attack and defense scenarios into unforgettable training
  • Shaping the future of OffSec’s legendary certifications
  • Leading development of advanced and real world defensive training content and exercises
  • Leading, mentoring, and pushing your teammates to go further, faster, smarter
  • Design and develop immersive cybersecurity training content, focusing on detection, prevention, and security analysis — equal parts brutal and brilliant
  • Mentor teammates, set the technical bar high, and refine content for maximum clarity and accuracy
  • Collaborate across teams to keep labs and learning material fresh, relevant, and seamless
  • Build and oversee next-level training environments with VMs, cloud infrastructure, and automation
  • Develop and test complex and stable lab environments that provide a great learner experience
  • Troubleshoot like a pro—solving complex lab integration issues with precision and flair
  • Create realistic, scenario-driven challenges that push learners out of their comfort zones
  • Validate, test, and enhance training environments with your security analysis and DFIR chops
  • Stay on the bleeding edge—bring emerging threats, adversarial tactics, and defense strategies into our content

Skills

  • 7+ years in cybersecurity, virtual environment engineering, and technical content development, focused on strengthening organizational defenses and security maturity
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Active Directory security—specializing in detection engineering, threat hunting, and hardening against enumeration, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and persistence techniques
  • Skilled in AI-assisted development of security tooling and proof-of-concept defenses that improve visibility, automate response, and reduce risk
  • Extensive experience evaluating and improving AV/EDR effectiveness, validating controls, and designing detections to identify real-world bypass and evasion methods
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical threats into clear, engaging, and actionable guidance for diverse audiences
  • Strong research mindset—rigorously testing assumptions, validating threats, and converting findings into practical learning and security improvements
  • Proven leadership and mentorship, driving projects forward, improving processes, and elevating team capability
  • Effective collaborator across global teams, cultures, and time zones, with a focus on shared security outcomes

Benefits

  • Work from anywhere.
  • Work hours for this position are flexible, and will be performed remotely from anywhere in the world.
  • 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.

Company Overview

  • OffSec (fka Offensive Security) is empowering the world to fight cyber threats with indispensable cybersecurity skills and resources. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.offsec.com/.
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