Location: Tel Aviv (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: VP, Learning Products
About IronCircle
IronCircle is a global leader in cybersecurity education, dedicated to transforming lives through immersive, hands-on learning experiences. We partner with leading institutions and enterprises to reskill talent pools and empower individuals to enter the cybersecurity industry.
As a technology-driven education company, we leverage AI to deliver adaptive learning and personalized educational experiences that redefine how learners grow and succeed. We actively embrace emerging technologies to stay ahead of industry trends and ensure our team continues to innovate, explore, and apply the most relevant and up-to-date tools shaping the cybersecurity and education landscape today.
About the Role
We seek a Cybersecurity SME to join our R&D team in Tel Aviv. In this hybrid role, you will play an integral part in shaping and developing content for our hands-on cybersecurity training programs with multidisciplinary knowledge in cybersecurity.
You’ll join a team of cybersecurity experts and collaborate with instructional designers to bring your expert-level knowledge in a relevant domain and transform it into clear, structured, and up-to-date learning content. This role requires deep subject matter expertise combined with strong independent research capabilities, enabling continuous exploration of advanced industry practices, emerging technologies, and evolving threat landscapes. Together, you’ll create engaging, technically accurate learning materials that simulate real-world tools, environments, and attack scenarios.
Success in this role depends on the ability to operate as a domain expert, quickly engage with advanced industry-level knowledge, and translate ongoing research into practical, high-quality learning content.
If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, driven by curiosity, and eager to share your knowledge and expertise while designing real-world scenarios and content that prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Develop up-to-date, engaging, and practical content focused on Red and Blue Cybersecurity.
- Build and test hands-on lab environments.
- Collaborate with instructional designers to ensure technical content aligns with instructional goals.
- Conduct ongoing research into emerging cybersecurity tools, attack techniques, and defense/attack strategies.
- Utilize AI for improving the research process.
- Work with tools and platforms such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and operating systems (Linux, Windows) to simulate real-world scenarios.
- Develop a realistic and creative offensive simulation.
- Review and update content to reflect changes in technology and industry practices.
What You Bring
- Proof 2+ years of hands-on experience in Application Security and Infrastructure PT.
- Knowledge of modern cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and common operating system/network configurations.
- A solid understanding of enterprise attack and defense methodologies and threat detection workflows, including NIST/MITRE frameworks.
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud-based infrastructures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative content team.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong research skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical learning content.
Nice to Have
- Experience as a cybersecurity instructor or mentor in a professional or educational setting.
- Familiarity with Blue Team Labs, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, or other CTF-based platforms.
- Exposure to instructional design principles or collaboration with instructional teams.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications.
Why Join Us?
- Stay ahead of industry trends with opportunities to research, experiment, and apply the latest tools and methodologies.
- Enjoy a collaborative environment where innovation, curiosity, and impact are at the core of everything we do.
- Be part of a mission-driven company changing lives through innovative tech education.
- Join a global organization that is shaping the future of cybersecurity training and workforce development.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment alongside a passionate and supportive team.
- Experience a culture that values continuous learning, professional growth, and exploration of new ideas.
- Work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI for adaptive learning, personalization, and advanced cybersecurity simulations.
Values
- Passion is our driver.
- Excellence is how we deliver.
- People are our focus - learners and employees.
- Change creates opportunity; we embrace it.
- Learning never stops, and neither do we
Your Success is our Success
If you're a driven, collaborative person who thrives on breaking new ground and inspiring others to do the same, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re looking for someone passionate, a high performer, and someone who pushes boundaries in pursuit of something bigger.
You’re a self-starter with a “ready to make an impact on day one” mindset—confident in your ability to add real value from the start and grow with us over the long term. If that sounds like you, we think you’ll be a perfect fit.
At our core, we're more than just a company—we're a close-knit team on a mission to change lives through the power of education. We work hard, we play hard, and we deeply value each person’s contributions toward our shared goals. We can’t wait to welcome the next game-changer to our team. (Yes, we mean you.)
Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO) Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities.
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