Technical Instructor - Mid

About the role

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is seeking cyber warfare training instructors to teach cyber mission force operations to accession personnel and fleet returnees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training in cyber warfare, defensive and offensive cyber operations, cyberspace fundamentals, and related technologies in a structured classroom setting from 0700 to 1600 with occasional after hours or weekend support as necessary to support the mission.
• 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 materials with CIWT’s objectives.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university. Six years of relevant experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in technical instruction to military personnel in a structured classroom setting.
• Strong understanding of cyber warfare, defensive and offensive cyber operations, and cyberspace fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience teaching the following 2000-level training courses: Cyber Defense Analyst-Basic (CDA), Host Analyst (HAC), Network Analyst (NAC), Network Technician (NT), Cyber Threat Emulator (CTEC), Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Course (CTIAC), Cyberspace Operations Planners Course (COPC).
• A graduate of CDA, HAC, NAC, NT, CTEC, CTIAC, COPC, or equivalent service cyber school.
• Experience with Naval Education Training Command, Center for Information Warfare Training, and Information Warfare Training Center instructional policies.
• Experience using SIEMs, intrusion detection systems, or threat intelligence platforms.
• Experience using scripting or automation tools to streamline cybersecurity operations or environment setup.
• Experience with PCTE.

Qualifications

• The ability to obtain IAT Level II certification within 6 months of date of hire.

Skills

• Ability to thrive within high pressure situations and drive relevant teams to take the right actions.

Benefits

Our benefits 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).

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time on-site in Pensacola, FL.