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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!
SimSpace is seeking a Technical Ecosystem Manager to build and scale our third-party security technology ecosystem and SimSpace’s industry AI Proving Grounds Consortium. This role is critical to enabling realistic, high-fidelity customer use-cases, as well as managing partnerships with technology providers that offer joint-value propositions to the market and for prospective participants in AIPGC.
The ideal candidate sits at the intersection of security technology, product management, and strategic partnerships. You will work directly with security vendors to educate them on how their products are used inside SimSpace for customer use-cases—while planting the foundation for deeper partnerships, co-development, and future sell-to or sell-with relationships as part of our ecosystem.
This role is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with SimSpace Product Management, Engineering, Sales Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams.
SimSpace Technical Ecosystem and AI-Proving Grounds Consortium
Develop SimSpace’s cyber range ecosystem for SimSpace’s customer use-case marketplace, and potential GTM joint offerings. The primary focus will be on relationships that accelerate the testing and adoption of agentic capabilities in offensive and defensive cyber operations.
Partner with SimSpace’s Head of Partnerships and Alliance, CTO, Product and Sales Engineering on category prioritization and bi-directional technical and business value theses.
Manage joint tech-validation process and areas for alignment
Develop and scale joint GTM and revenue-generating strategies with ecosystem partners
Act as primary point-of-contact and program management for participating entities in SimSpace’s sponsored industry AI-Proving-Grounds Consortium, collaboratively partnering with cutting-edge agentic AI cyber vendors and consulting firms who aim to advance the safe, trusted and effective adoption of AI agents in cybersecurity operations.
Thought-Leadership Virtual and In-Person Events for C-Suite execs and cybersecurity leaders
Collaborate with SimSpace Marketing on execution for the AIPGC events
Collateral development with Consortium partners
Maintain monthly cadence with each participating partner
Security Ecosystem Licensing, Enablement & Vendor Education
Through direct and indirect acquisition channels, structure and negotiate production multi-tenant licenses that allow SimSpace to deploy partner technologies inside the cyber range, primarily dedicated to customer use-cases. Typical categories include:
EDR/XDR
SIEM, SOAR, and security data platforms
Identity and access management
Cloud, network, application, and data security
Attack simulation and pen-testing
Educate technology partners on the below and develop relationships with the providers to garner necessary support and stay within vendor acceptable use-policy.
How their products are used in simulated environments
How telemetry, APIs, and workflows are leveraged for customer scenarios
How SimSpace supports technology partners’ expansion and retention objectives by selling to and partnering with us
Act as the primary sourcing point of contact for onboarding, documentation alignment, and technical coordination with SimSpace Range Operations and Customer Support teams.
Architect the SimSpace internal workflows and SLAs for how customers and prospect request inclusion, budget and purchase third-party technology through engage
SimSpace maintains a best-in-class security technology ecosystem that materially improves customer outcomes.
Customer Range Operations teams have rapid access to the right tools and telemetry to build realistic scenarios within defined and supported use-cases
Technology partners clearly understand the value of SimSpace to their product strategy and go-to-market efforts.
Multiple partners progress from simple licensing relationships into strategic, revenue-impacting partnerships.
6–8 years of experience in technical partnerships, alliances, product management, or business development within cybersecurity or enterprise software.
Strong understanding of modern security architectures, SOC workflows, and security data pipelines, and how AI is transforming such.
Experience working with security vendors, MDRs, or hyperscaler security ecosystems.
Comfort engaging with product managers, engineers, and security architects on technical topics.
Proven ability to project manage revenue-focused technical ecosystem partnerships
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into partner value.
Ability to travel: ~20–30% (partner meetings, industry events, customer sessions)
Background in SOC, threat detection, incident response security vendor business development and partnerships.
Experience supporting agentic security, AI-driven tooling, or automation platforms.
Familiarity with sell-with / ecosystem-driven go-to-market models.
Compensation. Base salary range: $125,000 – $175,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for commission tied to individual accomplishments.
Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members.
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.
Referral Rewards. Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program.
Peloton Interactive Wellness Program. Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.
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.
Extra Perks. Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.
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.
