Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a CTF Coach, where you'll be instrumental in developing cybersecurity talent and enhancing our competitive performance. This role focuses on guiding participants through challenging scenarios and fostering a strong learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice Facilitation: Create and lead regular team training sessions, workshops, and practice scenarios, often utilizing virtual labs or specialized platforms (e.g., Cyber Ranges) using tools like Proxmox, Python, Docker and CTFd.
Challenge Development: Design, develop, and implement custom CTF challenges, including Jeopardy-style puzzles (cryptography, web exploitation, forensics) or Attack-Defense scenarios.
Strategic Planning: Develop training plans, select competitions for participation, and set goals for team performance.
Administration & Logistics: Manage scheduling, coordinate team members, maintain communication on platforms (Discord, Teams), and ensure other teams are consulted if required.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of cybersecurity domains, including cryptography, web security, reverse engineering, binary exploitation, and forensics.
Practical Experience: Familiarity with CTF platforms (e.g., Hack The Box, TryHackMe, CTFtime) and tools (e.g., Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite).
Mentorship/Coaching: Ability to foster a positive, inclusive team environment and guide students/participants in skill development.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to explain complex security concepts and provide feedback.
Background: Typically requires a degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in the field.

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