Cyber Technical Trainer with Security Clearance
Knight Federal Solutions · Annapolis, MD · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 6-8 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.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
- Knowledge of or experience with PCTE.
- DevOps experience.
- Troubleshooting capabilities with both common issues and platform errors.
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- TS/SCI Clearance