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Lab Engineer - Cybersecurity

Hungary, India, Vietnam
Academy
OPSWAT

Protecting the World’s Critical Infrastructure

OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.

The Position

We are seeking a Lab Engineer with strong cybersecurity expertise to design, build, and support hands-on virtual lab environments used for training, testing, and educational purposes. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with cybersecurity tools, virtualized infrastructures, and a passion for creating immersive learning environments for adult learners.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Design, deploy, and maintain cybersecurity lab environments for training and education.
  • Build and configure virtual environments (VirtualBox, Hyper-V, ESXi, or similar).
  • Integrate, manage, and troubleshoot industry-standard cybersecurity tools such as:
    • Nmap, Wireshark, Splunk, Snort, Squid, F5 BIG-IP, Metasploit, and related platforms.
  • Collaborate with instructional designers and trainers to ensure labs support course objectives.
  • Develop lab documentation, guides, and automation scripts to streamline learner experience.
  • Maintain lab stability, scalability, and security to support multiple concurrent learners.
  • Provide technical expertise and recommendations for enhancing lab-based learning.
  • (Preferred) Leverage Skillable Studio for lab creation and delivery.

What We Need From You

  • Strong hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies (listed above).
  • Proficiency with virtualization platforms: VirtualBox, Hyper-V, ESXi, or equivalents.
  • Experience designing and maintaining virtual lab environments for cybersecurity training, education, or corporate environments.
  • Familiarity with industry-recognized certifications such as:
    • CompTIA (Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+)
    • EC-Council (CEH, CHFI, etc.)
    • SANS/GIAC
    • ISC² (CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, etc.)
  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

  • Experience working with Skillable Studio for lab development.
  • Background in adult-learning environments or instructional design.
  • Previous experience as a cybersecurity instructor/trainer, with a proven record of lab development.
  • Cloud environment experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) for lab hosting is a plus.

OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Recruiting Agencies: we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies for any of our open positions. To submit resumes for our jobs, there must be a recruiting contract approved by our legal team and endorsed by both parties. We are currently not accepting additional 3rd party agencies at this time.