Software developer for the Ethical Hacking course at KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

We are looking for a full-time developer for the Ethical Hacking course at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), KTH Royal institute of technology. The course has offered hands-on training in hacking techniques and cybersecurity concepts to more than 1000 students so far and we need you to make it bigger and better! If you are a software developer with an interest in cybersecurity, automation and the cloud, this job is for you. Your work will involve:

• developing the software tool that we use to manage and automate the cyber range the students perform the hacks in,
• building libraries that abstract components in the cyber range,
• implementing and working with cybersecurity vulnerabilities,
• writing tests for the code,
• using modern standards and best practices.
• You could also take part in experimental research projects"

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• A working environment where you are encouraged to take charge of your own work and where your ideas and input are highly valued.
• An exciting work environment where the frontiers of knowledge are expanded in cybersecurity, machine learning and more
• The opportunity to develop your competence while having an impact by making the Technosphere safer through better and broader cybersecurity education.

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Requirements

• Software engineering background, either academic or professional with knowledge of software design and unit/functional testing
• Good knowledge of Python and its tool ecosystem
• Being comfortable with Bash scripting
• Good communication skills in English is necessary in order to perform the work tasks

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Ansible and knowledge of DevOps concepts and practices
• Background in system administration
• Knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems, with a focus on Linux
• Appetite for interesting, long technical conversation
• Good teamwork skills with emphasis on respectfulness and building rapport

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

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