By Light Professional IT Services

Technical Instructor

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or six years of relevant experience as substitute.
  • 4+ years of experience in technical instruction to military personnel.
  • Strong understanding of cyber warfare and related operations.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
  • Ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated capability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver technical training in cyber warfare in a structured classroom environment.
  • Facilitate student engagement and manage classroom dynamics effectively.
  • Organize student rosters, track progress, and prepare detailed reports.
  • Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with other instructors and course developers to align training materials with objectives.
  • Stay updated on course materials and emerging technologies.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting support to students and peers.

Benefits

  • 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, Jury Duty)
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are looking for cyber warfare training instructors versed in cyber warfare, defensive and offensive cyber operations, cyberspace fundamentals, and related technologies to instruct accession personnel and fleet returnees in cyber mission force operations. The ability to thrive within high pressure situations and drive relevant teams to take the right actions are a must.

Positions are full-time on-site in either Pensacola, FL or Dam Neck, VA.

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.


Required Experience/Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.


Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • 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.


Special Requirements/Security Clearance

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

Occasional travel may be required up to 10% 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.

Benefits Overview

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)

About By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services is a provider of full lifecycle information technology and telecommunications solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. The company provides services in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, application development, network engineering, and strategic consulting. By Light has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has been named a top workplace by The Washington Post.
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