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Área Metropolitana de San José, Costa Rica
Remote only
SimSpace serves as an AI Proving Ground where organizations can confidently train, test, and outmaneuver adversaries in any environment. Trusted by allied governments, militaries, enterprises, and research institutions worldwide, SimSpace enables adaptive, AI-ready defenses that stay ahead of evolving threats. Founded in 2015 by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the platform unifies training, testing, and validation in a realistic, live-fire simulation—helping teams evaluate security investments, optimize performance, and compress cyber readiness cycles from months to days.
Why join SimSpace? We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere every day which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.
How Do We Work? We believe that people are at the center of everything we do. SimSpace fosters a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth. That belief shows up in action: in-house training, internal and external learning platforms, cyber conferences, industry events, and dedicated time for skill development. Our people are empowered to shape their careers - and it shows. Year over year, SimSpace consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in internal mobility, promotions, and total rewards growth.
Who Thrives Here? We are a team of innovators, protectors, and problem-solvers. We believe diversity of thought and experience fuels better solutions, and we’re committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Whether you’re remote or office-based, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across departments and time zones, united by the mission to create a safer digital world.
We invite you to apply today!
We are looking for: A Senior Cyber Range Engineer who will architect, deploy, and maintain cloud-based cyber ranges and training environments. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, realistic training infrastructures that emulate enterprise environments across multiple cloud platforms. Working alongside security researchers and training specialists, you'll create the technical foundation that enables high-fidelity security simulations and exercises. As a Senior Cyber Range Engineer, you will ensure our ranges provide authentic cloud experiences while maintaining isolation, monitoring capabilities, and resource efficiency.
What will you be doing as a Senior Cyber Range Engineer?
Design, implement and maintain local and cloud-based cyber range architectures that support multiple concurrent training scenarios and user sessions
Develop automation frameworks for rapid deployment, teardown, and reset of range environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
Create emulated cloud services and resources when direct cloud integration isn't feasible or cost-effective
Maintain security controls and network isolation to prevent range escape or resource abuse
Collaborate with content developers to translate training requirements into technical specifications
Be an expert on SimSpace software providing guidance and documentation for many different use cases
Develop and maintain documentation for range architectures, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Deliver customized knowledge transfer sessions to customer and partner personnel, including platform training curriculum
Occasional travel to other customer or partner locations (estimated 10%) may be required in the future
What are the qualifications to apply? To be successful as a Senior Cyber Range Engineer, you need to have:
Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish skills required across written, virtual, and in-person interactions
Expertise in advanced networking knowledge including:
Virtual networking architecture and segmentation (VPCs, VNets, subnets, routing)
Network security and access control (firewalls, security groups, NACLs)
Secure connectivity solutions (VPN and direct connectivity solutions)
Network engineering certification a plus
Practical experience with cloud architecture and implementation solutions
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Puppet and Ansible
Practical experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtual machine deployment at scale
Practical experience with monitoring and logging solutions
Experience with of cloud cost management and resource optimization techniques
Experience with enterprise IT architectures and common business applications
Knowledge of security concepts and best practices for isolated environments
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex infrastructure issues
Exemplary documentation and technical communication abilities
Strong customer interaction skills
We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success:
• Compensation. Base monthly pay range: 1,500,000 CRC - 2,500,000 CRC reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.
• Health & Wellness. Private medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.
• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.
• Ownership Opportunities. Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
• Continuous Learning. Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.
• Social Connections. Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.
SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. SimSpace encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. We look forward to your application!
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact careers@simspace.com.
SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range.
