Sr. Cyber Technical Instructor

Sr. Cyber Technical Instructor

Position overview and responsibilities provided by the employer focus on delivering cyber training and related curriculum for DoD personnel, with emphasis on the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) and cyber exercises in virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats. This is a full-time onsite role based in Hanover, MD.

• Deliver technical training on essential topics, including virtualization, network creation, databases, authentication services, and related technologies.
• Instruct students on foundational and advanced computer networking concepts such as routing, switching, subnets, and network security methodologies.
• Facilitate student engagement through effective instruction and classroom management.
• Organize rosters, track student progress, and prepare detailed progress reports.
• Evaluate student assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with senior instructors, engineers, and course developers to align training material with DoD cyber readiness objectives and platform performance needs.
• Maintain currency on course materials and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support to students, peers, and developers, helping resolve issues with complex network and platform configurations.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university or 6+ years of equivalent experience can be substituted for a degree.
• 8 years of relevant experience in technical instruction, with an emphasis on computer networking and cybersecurity.
• CISSP or other DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Strong understanding of computer networking principles, including TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, firewalls, and LAN/WAN configurations.
• Familiarity with IT operations, VMware vSphere or NSX, Microsoft Active Directory, Linux, Atlassian Jira/Confluence, Puppet or Ansible, and networking technologies.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver technical training programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Knowledge of or experience with PCTE.
• Dev Ops experience.
• Troubleshooting capabilities with both common issues and platform errors.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Occasional travel may be required (as part of a mobile training team) up to 25% of the time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $110,000 - $150,000.

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.