CyberSecurity Content Engineer

About OffSec

Founded in 2007 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

OffSec seeks an adaptable and results-driven Content Engineer to join our global team. This role blends cybersecurity expertise, hands-on lab development, and technical content creation to build engaging online courses and certifications. Success in this role requires creative problem solving, attention to detail, and proactive management of multiple projects independently while collaborating cross-functionally with peers and colleagues. In addition to familiarity with cybersecurity certifications, the ideal candidate will have experience creating training content, designing and testing virtual lab environments, and working across a breadth and depth of cybersecurity expertise.

In addition to penetration testing, we are particularly interested in candidates with domain expertise in the following areas: Azure/ Microsoft Active Directory, ML/ LLMs, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Threat Hunting and Mobile Security.

Duties and responsibilities

Course Development

• Craft cybersecurity instructional content that emphasizes hands-on learning, aligns with sound learning principles, and is accessible to a range of skill levels.
• Review, edit, and refine course materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency with learning scope and objectives, incorporating stakeholder feedback and industry best practices.
• Collaborate daily with teams within and adjacent to Content toward the seamless integration of hands-on labs, content updates, and course revisions, addressing challenges and emergent needs.

Content Engineering

• Design and develop cybersecurity training environments and simulations, leveraging virtual machines, Azure services, and automation tools to ensure real-world applicability and a seamless learner experience.
• Create detailed build guides for virtual machine environments, coordinating with engineers for implementation, followed by testing and iterative revisions to ensure accuracy and integration with content and learning platforms.
• Collaborate with Content and Infrastructure teams to ensure labs integrate smoothly into learning management systems, troubleshooting technical issues and refining simulations for accuracy and usability.

Applied Technical Expertise

• Leverage deep cybersecurity knowledge to design realistic, real-world security challenges, ensuring the integration of the latest attack techniques and defensive strategies into training environments.
• Test and validate the accuracy and effectiveness of training content and simulations, using hands-on experience in penetration testing to refine scenarios, demonstrate techniques, and enhance learning outcomes.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and case studies, incorporating new techniques and best practices into training content to enable learners to be prepared for the latest cybersecurity challenges.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in cybersecurity, lab creation, and content development (in order of priority)
• Well-versed in Microsoft Azure and Active Directory attacks, including enumeration, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and persistence techniques.
• Proficient in PowerShell, C# and Python.
• Experience bypassing security solutions like antivirus, application control, and EDR.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with an ability to express complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Excellent research skills (data gathering, analysis, fact-checking).
• Ability to adapt explanations to different audiences, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
• Familiarity with content development principles, including learning experiences, assessment design, production workflows, and content quality.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with teams across global, cross-functional environments.

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.