Cyber Security Engineer (Incident Response & Crisis Simulation)

TL;DR

Cyber Security Engineer (Incident Response & Crisis Simulation) (Incident Response & Crisis Simulation): Building and scaling defensive security labs, challenges, and crisis simulation content for a cyber resilience platform with an accent on blue team engagements, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and emulated hacking/defending scenarios. Focus on researching the latest incidents and turning that research into practical, gamified learning experiences for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Company

hirify.global provides a cyber resilience platform that simulates real-world threats to test skills and measure organizational readiness.

What you will do

• Plan, write, and improve defensive security labs, challenges, and online learning content using blue team techniques.
• Produce multi-format educational content (practical exercises, questions, and gamification).
• Test blue team labs and ranges to ensure they work as expected.
• Research recent crises/incidents and compile findings into a catalogue of crisis simulation content.
• Translate technical research into clear, concise content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with the wider Product team on new projects and product innovations.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in defensive security, especially Incident Response or tabletop exercises.
• In-depth knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and how it supports enterprise threat handling.
• Strong technical understanding of networking, computing, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Ability to simplify complex topics using examples and analogies for realistic simulations.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with interest in prototyping, iteration, and experimentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote and flexible working with 25 days annual leave plus 2 volunteering days and your birthday off.
• Holiday increases with tenure (up to 30 days after five years).
• Enhanced parental leave, mindfulness groups, critical illness cover, 7% matched pension, and private healthcare.
• Professional development support via a dedicated fund and a “Learn Anything” fund.
• Flexible working options (e.g., flexible start/finish times, reduced hours) and team events.
• UK hub in Bristol (10-minute walk from the train station) with railcard loan and cycle scheme.