Summary

Offensive Security is seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to join our team and lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable lab environments that power our industry-leading cybersecurity training and certification programs. This senior-level position will work closely with Security Researchers and Architects to architect sophisticated labs and vulnerable machine environments across both cloud and on-premises infrastructure, enabling hands-on learning experiences for cybersecurity professionals worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud platforms and virtualization technologies and how they interact in a mixed cloud/on-prem infrastructure, as well as modern DevOps practices to design resilient, scalable, and secure lab environments that can support thousands of concurrent users while maintaining the realistic attack scenarios our students depend on.

Duties and responsibilities

Infrastructure Architecture & Design

Design and architect complex, multi-tier lab environments supporting vulnerable machines and realistic attack scenarios
Develop scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
Create hybrid cloud architectures that seamlessly integrate on-premises VMware and OpenStack environments
Design network topologies and security boundaries that support both realistic offensive cyber activities as well as hosting networks infected with real world malware
Establish infrastructure standards, patterns, and best practices for lab environment deployment

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

Partner closely with Lead Platform and Content Engineers to understand technical requirements for new lab environments and vulnerable machines
Translate educational objectives into robust technical infrastructure requirements
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and operations teams
Lead architectural reviews and technical decision-making processes
Drive adoption of infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment practices

Platform Engineering & Automation

Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated deployment of lab environments
Develop infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
Create self-service capabilities for Content Engineers to deploy and manage lab resources
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for lab environments
Establish disaster recovery and business continuity procedures

Cloud & Virtualization Management

Architect and optimize multi-cloud deployments across AWS, Azure, and GCP
Design and manage VMware vSphere and OpenStack private cloud environments
Implement cloud cost optimization strategies and resource governance policies
Ensure security and compliance across all cloud and virtualization platforms
Design and implement backup and snapshot strategies for lab environments

Network Architecture & Security

Design complex network architectures including VPNs, VLANs, and software-defined networking
Implement network segmentation and security controls appropriate for vulnerable lab environments
Configure and manage load balancers, firewalls, and network security appliances
Design network monitoring and traffic analysis capabilities
Ensure proper isolation between student lab environments

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms: 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
Virtualization: Expert-level knowledge of OpenStack and VMware vSphere
Networking: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and network security
CI/CD: Extensive experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, and configuration management tools
Containerization: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
Operating Systems: Advanced knowledge of Linux, Windows server and Active Directory administration

Professional Experience

8+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Architecture roles
3+ years in a senior or lead technical role with architectural responsibilities
Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems
Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery implementations
Background in cybersecurity, penetration testing, or vulnerability research environments (preferred)

Leadership & Communication

Strong project management and technical leadership skills
Excellent communication abilities with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience mentoring junior engineers and driving technical standards
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or VMware VCP
Experience with cybersecurity tools and vulnerable application deployment
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
Familiarity with Offensive Security's training platforms and methodologies
Open source contributions or technical writing experience

Working conditions

This role is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are flexible and will be performed from a home office.

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