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DevOps Architect

Remote; EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

Not a Job. A Mission.

 

Founded in 2006 from the creators of Kali Linux, OffSec (formerly Offensive Security) is the powerhouse behind the world’s most respected cybersecurity training and certifications. We don’t just teach theory—we live by our try harder ethos, delivering hands-on, real-world learning that builds elite defenders and closes the global infosec talent gap.

At OffSec, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of cybersecurity. With colleagues across 45+ countries, our community thrives on diversity, expertise, and passion—ranging from published authors and keynote speakers to government advisors and private-sector innovators.

Work from anywhere. Collaborate with brilliant minds. Push boundaries.
If you’re ready to grow, make an impact, and be part of something bigger—join us.

The Role

At OffSec, we don’t just train cybersecurity professionals — we immerse them in hands-on, real-world labs where they learn by doing. Behind those labs is serious engineering magic, and we’re looking for a DevOps Architect to lead it.

We’re looking for a DevOps Architect to be the mastermind behind our next generation of scalable, secure, and ridiculously fun-to-break lab environments. If building large-scale, complex, hybrid infrastructures gets your heart racing (in a good way), and you want to make an impact on the way the world learns cybersecurity, this role is for you.

 

What You’ll Own & Build

We’re not looking for someone to just “keep the lights on.” We want an innovator who thrives on building at scale, solving complex problems, and shaping the future of OffSec’s training platform.

 

Infrastructure Architecture & Migration Leadership

  • Architect complex, multi-tier deployment environments using OpenStack to support realistic attack scenarios.
  • Build scalable, hybrid cloud + on-prem environments.
  • Reduce costs while boosting performance and resiliency.
  • Design secure hosting networks and topologies for offensive cyber training.
  • Set standards, patterns, and best practices for how we deploy labs.

Lab Environment Specialization

  • Create deployment pipelines where multi-VM cybersecurity labs spin up in under 5 minutes.
  • Implement static IPs and network isolation for thousands of concurrent users.
  • Optimize lab speed, scale, and efficiency.
  • Enable collaborative and private lab sessions through workspace-based models.

Strategic Technical Leadership & Collaboration

  • Partner with Platform and Content Engineers to anticipate infrastructure needs.
  • Mentor teams, challenge assumptions, and propose smarter solutions.
  • Drive Infrastructure-as-Code adoption and automation.
  • Spot optimization opportunities before anyone even asks.

Platform Engineering & Automation

  • Design GitLab CI/CD pipelines that make lab deployment seamless.
  • Build automation frameworks (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) for efficiency at scale.
  • Create self-service tools for engineers to deploy/manage labs.
  • Implement robust monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery with minimal downtime.

Cloud & Virtualization Management

  • Own and optimize OpenStack as our primary platform.
  • Strategically leverage AWS, Azure, and GCP where needed.
  • Execute cost optimization strategies and enforce governance policies.
  • Secure and standardize across all virtualization layers.
  • Deliver fast, reliable backup and snapshot strategies.

Network Architecture & Security

  • Design advanced network architectures (VPNs, VLANs, SDN).
  • Implement segmentation and security controls tailored to vulnerable labs.
  • Configure load balancers, firewalls, and network appliances.
  • Build monitoring and traffic analysis solutions.
  • Ensure labs are isolated, secure, and performant.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a builder, strategist, and mentor rolled into one:

  • OpenStack expertise: You’ve deployed, managed, and optimized at scale.
  • Cloud platforms: 5+ years hands-on with AWS, Azure, GCP.
  • Networking wizardry: TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls.
  • Automation chops: GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates.
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, orchestration experience.
  • Systems mastery: Advanced Linux + Windows Active Directory.
  • Experience: 4+ years in DevOps/SRE/Infrastructure roles, with 2+ years in senior/architect-level positions.
  • Track record: Large-scale infrastructure projects, cost optimization, migrations, high-availability, disaster recovery.
  • Mindset: Proactive problem-solver who challenges requirements and suggests smarter approaches.

 

Bonus points for:

  • Cybersecurity background (pen testing, vuln research, offensive/defensive labs).
  • Monitoring/observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
  • Contributions to open source or technical writing.
  • Familiarity with OffSec’s training platforms and methodology.

 

Working conditions

This role is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are flexible and will be performed from a home office.

 

 

Direct reports

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