AWS Cloud Engineer - Cybersecurity Labs & CTF Development

Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) Design, deploy, and manage secure AWS cloud environments for cybersecurity labs. Build and maintain virtual machines (EC2), networking (VPCs), and storage solutions. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Ensure high availability, scalability, and cost optimization of cloud resources.
• Cybersecurity Lab Development: Create and manage hands-on lab environments for training (beginner to advanced levels). Simulate real-world attack and defense scenarios (web, network, system security). Configure vulnerable machines and secure environments for practical exercises. Integrate labs with LMS and cyber range platforms.
• CTF (Capture The Flag) Development: Design and develop engaging CTF challenges (web, crypto, forensics, reverse engineering, etc.). Build and deploy CTF infrastructure on AWS. Create scoring systems, flags, and automated validation mechanisms. Support live competitions and events (e.g., CyberPulse, national/international CTFs).
• Security Monitoring: Implement cloud security best practices (IAM, security groups, monitoring, logging). Conduct vulnerability assessments of lab environments. Ensure isolation and safety of offensive security labs. Monitor usage and respond to incidents.
• Automation Optimization: Automate deployment and teardown of lab environments. Optimize cloud cost and resource utilization. Maintain scripts and tools for efficient lab management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in AWS cloud engineering or DevOps.
• Strong hands-on experience with: AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch).
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
• Linux system administration.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (Docker; Kubernetes is a plus).
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Basic to intermediate cybersecurity knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building cybersecurity labs or cyber range platforms.
• Prior experience in CTF creation or participation.
• Knowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark).
• AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Security Specialty).
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash).

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