Cybersecurity Project Manager

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. Founded in 2015 by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the platform unifies training, testing, and validation in a realistic, live-fire simulation—helping teams evaluate security investments, optimize performance, and compress cyber readiness cycles from months to days.

Why join SimSpace? We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere every day which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.

How Do We Work? We believe that people are at the center of everything we do. SimSpace fosters a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth. That belief shows up in action: in-house training, internal and external learning platforms, cyber conferences, industry events, and dedicated time for skill development. Our people are empowered to shape their careers - and it shows. Year over year, SimSpace consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in internal mobility, promotions, and total rewards growth.

Who Thrives Here? We are a team of innovators, protectors, and problem-solvers. We believe diversity of thought and experience fuels better solutions, and we’re committed to building teams that reflect the communities we serve. Whether you’re remote or office-based, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across departments and time zones, united by the mission to create a safer digital world.

We invite you to apply today!

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Project Manager

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. You are responsible for managing all details, leading all internal and external planning meetings, coordinating with customer contacts and Professional Services teams, and providing status updates. Travel - This role will require national and international travel estimated up to 25%

What you will do:

Coordination of Cyber Range Test Environments

• 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 not only functional, but tested, trusted, monitored, and aligned to real-world cyber defense requirements

Exercise Planning and Execution

• 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 events 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

Customer Relations

• 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 flexibility 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

What are the qualifications to apply? To be successful as a Cybersecurity Project Manager on SimSpace’s Team, you need to have:

• 3+ years in a project management position in a cybersecurity-oriented organization

• This role requires U.S. citizenship

• This role will require the ability to travel nationally and internationally up to an estimated amount of 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 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

We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success:

• Compensation. Base salary range: $115,000 - $135,000 reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for bonuses tied to individual and company performance.

• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!

• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.

• Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.

• Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members.

• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your lov