Cyber Defense Training Lead

US Bank

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Salary
$126,820–$149,200 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 15, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $138k
$111k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $133,712–$184,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About US Bank

U.S. Bank (U.S. Bancorp) is the fifth-largest bank in the United States, providing retail banking, corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, and payment services to millions of customers. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

US Bank currently has 30 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $119,765–$140,900 across 29 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Cyber Defense Training Lead

The Cyber Defense Training Lead joins the Attack Surface Management Organization’s Cyber Range team to support, operate, and innovate the bank's cyber range infrastructure. This role involves designing and delivering structured training curricula for Cyber Defense personnel, focusing on Microsoft Sentinel, detection engineering, AI/LLM security, and penetration testing. The individual will build hands-on lab modules, manage complex network topologies, and develop assessment instruments to quantify skill progression for GSOC, Threat Hunt, and Incident Response teams. Key technical requirements include experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS; scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell; Git workflows; CI/CD pipelines; and infrastructure as code. The role addresses the critical need to mature analyst capabilities through realistic lab-based learning while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for security training and maintaining high-quality reporting metrics for leadership review.

What you'll do

  • Design and publish structured training curricula for Cyber Defense topics including Microsoft Sentinel, detection engineering, and AI/LLM security.
  • Build and maintain hands-on lab modules within the Cyber Range to simulate real-world detection and response workflows.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of the Cyber Defense Training program, including cohort intake, live instruction, and post-cohort retrospectives.
  • Develop and deliver specialized training on AI/LLM security risks and introductory penetration testing for various internal audiences.
  • Create and manage assessment instruments to quantify participant knowledge gain and report performance metrics to leadership.
  • Maintain and innovate Cyber Range infrastructure by managing network hardware, complex topologies, and system documentation.
  • Provide information security expertise during risk assessments to balance business needs with security requirements.
  • Ensure all training programs and technical operations comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 8 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Experience designing and delivering technical security training for SOC, incident response, and threat hunt audiences.
  • Proficiency in configuring networking devices, cloud environments, and operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Intermediate scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and Git workflows.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel or comparable SIEM/SOAR platforms.
  • Ability to develop assessment instruments to quantify learner knowledge gain and report metrics to leadership.

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