Cybersecurity Project Manager

SimSpace; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Unlimited vacation

Parental leave

Equity stock options

Referral rewards

Wellness program

Learning resources

Job summary

SimSpace is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to oversee the technical delivery of customer use cases and serve as the interface between customers and Professional Services teams. The role requires up to 25% travel nationally and internationally, and U.S. citizenship.

You will coordinate cyber range environments, train AI agents, collaborate with engineers and SOC teams, and document outcomes for executive reports. Strong communication and multi-tasking are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a project management position in a cybersecurity‑oriented organization.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Travel: up to 25% nationally and internationally.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity, networks, threat intelligence, and cyber operations.
• Experience translating customer requirements into actionable information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cyber range environments to train, test, and evaluate AI agents against real-world threats and operational workflows.
• Support customers in training AI agents using realistic cyber scenarios and SOC events.
• Collaborate with range/AI/detection engineers and customer SOC teams to create repeatable AI test scenarios.
• Help customers compare AI agent performance against baseline processes and security stack capabilities.
• Document AI test outcomes, gaps, risks, and recommended improvements in reports.
• Develop repeatable AI agent validation playbooks, test plans, and after-action templates.
• Support customers from prototype concepts to validated operational use cases in cyber defense workflows.
• Ensure customers can demonstrate AI agents are functional, tested, and aligned to real-world requirements.
• Lead overall event planning, scheduling, and post-event administration.
• Lead internal and customer-facing planning meetings.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Job description

About SimSpace

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated cybersecurity professional that is excited to help customers improve their cybersecurity posture. As a Cybersecurity Project Manager you are responsible for the overall technical delivery and success of our customer use cases. You will be the interface between the customer and all Professional Services teams.

Travel: This role will require national and international travel up to 25%.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate cyber range environments that allow customers to safely build, train, and evaluate AI agents against realistic adversary behaviors, enterprise network conditions, simulated telemetry, security tool outputs, and operational workflows.
• Support customers in training AI agents using realistic cyber scenarios, including attack progression, detection events, incident artifacts, forensic evidence, adversary TTPs, and SOC decision points.
• Collaborate with range engineers, AI engineers, detection engineers, threat emulation teams, and customer SOC teams to create repeatable AI agent test scenarios mapped to real‑world threats and defensive objectives.
• Help customers compare AI agent performance against baseline human workflows, existing automation, playbooks, and security stack capabilities.
• Document AI agent test outcomes, gaps, risks, improvement opportunities, and recommended next steps in customer‑ready reports and executive summaries.
• Develop repeatable AI agent validation playbooks, test plans, scoring rubrics, and after‑action reporting templates for use across customer engagements.
• Support customers in progressing from prototype AI agent concepts to validated operational use cases that can be safely integrated into cyber defense workflows.
• Ensure customers can demonstrate that their AI agents are functional, tested, trusted, monitored, and aligned to real‑world cyber defense requirements.

• Lead the overall event and be responsible for the ultimate success.
• Interface with the customer to define goals, scope, and schedule.
• Develop detailed event schedules, tasks and milestones.
• Work with customer to define requirements for network topology, defensive tool suite, and threat presentation.
• Scope level of effort and staffing with supporting Professional Services teams.
• Track all activities associated with the event planning, preparation, execution and reporting providing leadership updates on any areas of concern.
• Work with the customer event lead to manage all details.
• Lead all internal and customer‑facing planning meetings.
• Lead the event execution and post‑event administration.

• Structure and lead teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences and value.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships; exceptional relationship‑builder.
• Share in knowledge dissemination, reporting, and communications.
• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly to bring value to customers via the SimSpace platform and associated events.
• Build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people – junior and senior, and from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a project management position in a cybersecurity‑oriented organization.
• This role requires U.S. citizenship.
• Travel: Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to an estimated 25%.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity, networks, threat intelligence, and cyber operations (defensive and offensive).
• Enterprise management level understanding of IT programs and cybersecurity.
• Experience with cyber intelligence and/or instruction is a plus.
• Ability to gather and translate requirements from customers into actionable information that can be executed.
• Success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities, ensuring projects are brought to the finish line.
• Project and program management experience with attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $115,000 – $135,000.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans, coverage starts day one.
• Mental Health Support: Access to company‑paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days.
• Paid parental leave plans.
• Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance‑based grants.
• Referral rewards: $1,500–$3,500 for each qualified hire.
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: membership plans and equipment discounts.
• LinkedIn Learning membership for continuous learning.
• Monthly reimbursements for social connections via SocialSpace Community.
• Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].

SimSpace does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

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.