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Arena CTF Developer

HACKERverse®Chicago, IL, USARemote2 weeks ago

  • HACKERverse A. is hiring for this job

  • Internship

  • $60k - $120k/yr (Estimated)

  • Does not sponsor international talent

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  • Job Description: Arena CTF Builder

    Position Overview:
    We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Arena CTF (Capture The Flag) Builder to design and develop engaging, challenging, and real-world CTF scenarios for our cybersecurity training and events. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity, a passion for gamification, and the ability to create immersive environments that simulate real-world attack and defense scenarios.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Design and implement CTF challenges covering a wide range of cybersecurity topics such as web exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, and network security.

    • Build and maintain a scalable, secure, and user-friendly CTF platform for participants.

    • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the technical accuracy and relevance of challenges.

    • Test and refine challenges to ensure a balanced difficulty level and an engaging participant experience.

    • Create detailed challenge descriptions, hints, and solution write-ups for players and administrators.

    • Monitor and respond to participant feedback to continuously improve the CTF experience.

    • Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and techniques to create up-to-date challenges.

    Qualifications:

    • Proficiency in cybersecurity principles, tools, and techniques.

    • Experience with CTF platforms such as CTFd, RootTheBox, HackTheBox, TryHackMe or custom-built environments.

    • Strong programming skills in languages like Python, C, or JavaScript.

    • Familiarity with virtualization and containerization tools (e.g., AWS lambda, Kubernetes, Docker, Vagrant).

    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

    • Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and exploit development.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    • Work on innovative and impactful cybersecurity projects.

    • Opportunity to enhance cybersecurity skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    Join us to design the ultimate arena for cybersecurity enthusiasts to showcase their skills and learn!

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