Lead Content Developer; Defense

About Offensive Security

Offensive Security (OffSec) is the world’s most trusted provider of cyber security training and certification. Our rigorous training programs are industry-standard and our certified alumni highly sought-after.  We help businesses, government, and educational institutions become more secure.  We help individuals enter or advance their careers in cyber security.

Built upon the belief that the only way to achieve sound defensive security is to take an offensive approach, we help people develop the Try Harder mindset with hands-on, real-world like labs, and equip them with the skills to succeed in tackling the challenges of cyber security in everyday life and work.  Our mission is to empower the world to fight cyber threats by inspiring the Try Harder mindset. 

Excited about our mission and what we do? Apply and join us!

About the Job

Offensive Security is looking for a results-oriented Lead Content Developer - Defense Team to join our international team. The Lead Content Developer will be responsible for the technical direction and leadership for an area of training topics and learning paths, ensuring the training materials are both pedagogically sound and technically accurate. This includes both R&D work as well as building lab environments. In addition, the Lead Content Developer provides mentorship and guidance (including assisting with hiring and onboarding) for other Content Developers. Finally, the Lead Content Developer also contributes by writing their own course material and creating their own lab environments. 

The successful candidate will also have familiarity with Offensive Security course materials or extensive experience in creating and delivering training. We are looking for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and has the ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Duties and responsibilities

• The Lead Content Developer reviews, coaches, and provides technical direction in a specific area. These are the primary duties for this role.
• The Lead Content Developer should expect to contribute as an individual as well, including drafting topic outlines, and writing content, and building lab environments. 
• The Lead Content Developer is responsible for the design and implementation of hands-on exercises that test students based on written content (exam creation).
• The Lead Content Developer may be called upon to act as a spokesperson for the courses and materials in the area where they provide technical direction and leadership. 

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant industry experience (Defense) working in areas such as security monitoring, malware analysis, threat hunting or security engineering.
• Significant technical expertise in the desired area. 
• Some training creation experience, prior online/asynchronous content development experience is ideal but not required. Some fundamental understanding of training/adult education principles needed. 
• Some experience with mentoring, coaching, and leadership. 
• Strong command of the English language, including writing skills, and the ability to express oneself with a high level of detail and precision and effectively communicate. 
• Experience collaborating across cultures, continents, and time-zones
• Ability to contribute in a collaborative and professional team environment

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.