Cyberspace/Cyberwarfare Instructor

National Guard Employment Network • $80K — $120K *
Lompoc, CA 93436In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in U.S. military Cybersecurity/Cyber Operations
  • Proven operational support in deployed or combat command cyber warfare
  • 3+ years as an instructor in military, education, or professional development
  • Expertise in adult education and diverse instructional delivery methods
  • Proficiency with learning management systems and computer-based training tools
  • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear instructional content
  • Competence in curriculum documentation aligned to Air Force/Space Force standards

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver technical instruction for Cyber Fundamentals, Cyber Warfare, and Networks
  • Develop and review Training Plans, Lesson Plans, and Training Standards
  • Integrate updates to tactics and procedures into training materials
  • Participate in training evaluations and curriculum reviews
  • Create and maintain multimedia training aids and e-learning content
  • Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
  • Track and report course metrics and student progression

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities to participate in impactful training advisory roles
  • Collaborative environment with fellow cybersecurity experts
  • Potential access to cutting-edge technology and methodologies in training
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time, Contract

Description

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available.

Duties

The Cyberspace Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical instruction and training in one or more of the following mission areas:
  • Cyber Fundamentals (i.e. basic understanding of operating system internals, cryptographic concepts, identity management, security architecture, cyber operations)
  • Cyber Warfare (i.e. conduct and support for cyber mission planning, briefing, execution and debriefing; knowledge of defensive cyber operations, offensive cyber operations, and Cyber Mission Forces)
  • Networks (i.e. TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, wireless, network architecture, traffic analysis)

Course Instructor
  • Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone/graduation exercise
  • Develop, review, and update Training Plans (TPs), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Training Standards (TSs).
  • Integrate changes to doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) into course materials on a recurring basis
  • Participate in training advisory boards, curriculum reviews, and training effectiveness evaluations
  • Develop and maintain training aids, multimedia content, and e-learning modules
  • Serve as an evaluator for student and instructor standardization and evaluation.
  • Maintain qualification and currency in assigned courses; complete required continuing education and professional development

Administration & Coordination
  • Track and report student progression, graduation rates, and course metrics to unit leadership
  • Maintain required documentation, records management, and applicable USSF directives


Requirements

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Cybersecurity and/or Cyber Operations
  • Operational experience supporting deployed, contingency, or combatant command (CCMD) cyber warfare requirements
  • Minimum of three (3) years as an instructor in a formal military school, university, or professional development setting; or five (5) years as a briefer/public speaker. A brief demonstration of public speaking will be required within 30 days of contract start to validate abilities.
  • Skill in designing and delivering formal instruction to adult learners using multiple modalities (lecture, scenario, simulation, lab).
  • Skill in using learning management systems, distributed training systems, simulator platforms, and computer-based training (CBT) tools.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.
  • Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.
  • Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.

Desired Qualifications
  • Five (5) or more years of operational space experience with increasing responsibility
  • Knowledge of space operations doctrine, strategy, and national security space policy applicable to USSF/USAF missions
  • Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces

Desired Certifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

Education Requirements
  • Bachelors degreein Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related technical discipline
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related technical discipline is preferred.
  • Graduate-level coursework in areas such as: Advanced Network Security, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Cryptography, or Cyber Warfare and Policy.
  • Completion of DoD-aligned cybersecurity programs or National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) designated institutions in Cyber Defense or Cyber Operations.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required

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