SimSpace

SimSpace

Senior AI-Centric Threat Hunter

Remote - U.S · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$135k-$200kDetected 46 days ago
PythonSpringSQLMachine LearningPandasNumPyData ScienceLLMsRAGAgentic AIA/B TestingCybersecuritySIEMSOC OperationsDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseResearchProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • 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.
  • Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated proficiency in AI/ML engineering, including practical application and experimentation with AI agents, LLM APIs.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and standard data science/AI libraries, alongside strong scripting skills for data manipulation (Pandas, Numpy).
  • Familiarity with open-source AI ecosystems (Hugging Face) and frameworks for running local, privacy-safe LLMs (Ollama, vLLM).
  • 6+ years of experience in a technical role in the areas of Security Operations, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, Offensive Security/Red Team, or Cyber Threat Intelligence.
  • Experience analyzing host, network, and application telemetry for indicators of attack across the stages of the cyber kill chain.
  • Direct experience working with very large datasets and log analysis tools including but not limited to: Splunk, Elastic, Python, Pandas, SQL, Hadoop, Hue.
  • Ability to apply Cyber Threat Intelligence through enrichment, correlation, and attribution.
  • Experience with setup and/or troubleshooting of security stacks.
  • Familiarity with offensive security strategies and assessment methodology.
  • Experience explaining threat hunt objectives to mixed technical and non-technical audiences and ability to communicate associated risk by distilling complex content into digestible information.

Skills

  • Keep up with industry evolution around AI and cybersecurity operations reviewing publications and standards
  • Bring world class mentorship of advanced threat hunting tactics and strategy for our global clients and international organizations.
  • Navigate and work effectively across a complex, geographically dispersed organization.

Compensation

  • Ownership Opportunities. Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants-become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
  • $135,000 - $200,000 reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for bonuses tied to individual and company performance.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • 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.
  • Peloton Interactive Wellness Program.
  • Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.
  • Continuous Learning.

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • 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.
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