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Technical Security Systems Instructor III

Job in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22161, USA
Listing for: OBXtek
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Training Instructor / Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 145000 - 197000 USD Yearly USD 145000.00 197000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
General Description

OBXtek is seeking a Technical Security Systems Instructor. This requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex, technical subjects to security professionals with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following five Technical Security Systems (TSS). disciplines

I. Intrusion Detection Systems covers alarm systems, alarm sensors, fiber conversion modules, fiber optic communications cabling and infrastructure, uninterruptible power systems, and NEC-compliant electrical wiring and infrastructure installations.

II. Networks encompass basic computer, network, and IT security skills to install, configure, and maintain security systems.

III. Physical Security focuses on electronic fundamentals, vehicle barriers, public address systems, X-rays for security screening, and explosive detection equipment.

IV. Locks involve GSA containers and vault doors, mechanical and electromechanical locks, vaults, door hardware, and large format interchangeable cores.

V. Operator comprises a wide range of security equipment and procedures to include alarm systems, explosive detection, locks and door hardware, and access control systems.

The incumbent requires infrequent supervision or mentoring to quickly master multiple technical security courses and instructional techniques.

Major Duties

Teaching

  • Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training courses to teach multiple TSS topics covering at least 25 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary.
  • Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).
  • Presents hands‑on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.
  • Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio‑visual equipment, and testing training equipment.
  • Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course.

Curriculum Development

  • Collaborates with the curriculum designers and other stakeholders to develop training material according to instructional principles and program objectives.
  • Participates in developing and writing training materials for curriculum reviews and provides content for all phases of the instructional design process.
  • Provides recommendations to improve training materials based on identifying and assessing training needs and researching problems.
  • Mentor instructors as well as provides cross‑functional support across teams.
  • Participates in cross training to learn and master additional training topics.
  • Guides team‑teaching to ensure team members fully comprehends and applies course objectives and teaching points.

Salary Range $ - $ per year. The salary range listed for this position represents a good‑faith estimate of the expected compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; the candidate's experience, education, skills, certifications, geographic location, project budget, contract requirements, and current market conditions.

Professional Qualifications/Skills
  • Bachelor of Science or related degree from an accrediting institution to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of…
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