Technology Instructor (Mid or Senior)

Overview

Technology Instructor (Mid or Senior)

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$160,000 to $230,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Join WOOD Federal Solutions as a Technology Instructor supporting a high-performing Agile team in a complex, mission-focused environment. In this role, you will turn sophisticated server, network, and platform technologies into clear, practical learning experiences that help technical users build and sustain critical capabilities.

You will design, develop, deliver, and maintain instructor-led and blended technical training for enterprise IT environments, working closely with engineering, technical writing, and program teams. Your work will include certification-focused training, Written Courses of Instruction (WCI), lesson plans, instructor and student guides, laboratory exercises, job aids, assessments, and other performance-support materials.

This position is ideal for an experienced technical trainer who combines strong instructional design skills with hands-on knowledge of enterprise systems, networking, Windows and Linux environments, and related infrastructure technologies. You will have the opportunity to shape technical learning from initial task analysis through course development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement-helping ensure that users are prepared to operate effectively in demanding technical environments.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain instructor-led and blended learning solutions.
• Develop technical training content supporting server, network, and platform administration requirements.
• Deliver competency-based training for users of technical systems using a variety of instructional methods and learning technologies.
• Analyze engineering documentation, system specifications, technical manuals, and operational procedures to identify training needs.
• Develop lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, job aids, laboratory exercises, assessments, and performance support materials.
• Conduct training effectiveness evaluations and maintain related metrics and reporting.
• Support course validation, pilot delivery, configuration management, and content updates.
• Maintain WCI products and associated instructional documentation.
• Coordinate training product development activities with engineering, technical writing, and program support teams.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience in technical training, instructional delivery, curriculum development, and/or technology-focused education, with experience supporting enterprise IT, server, network, and platform environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or technical training development.
• Experience developing technical training solutions for enterprise IT, networking, server administration, or similar technology environments, preferably in a collaborative team setting.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Experience delivering instructor-led technical training using multiple applications or platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• In-depth experience developing technical documentation, training materials, and instructional content.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent development efforts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Education, Technical Communication, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Government, or contractor-led training programs.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training for enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, intrusion detection systems/network intrusion detection systems (IDS/NIDS), network address translation (NAT), port address translation (PAT), virtual local area networks (VLANs), access control lists (ACLs), and cloud networking architectures.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise servers, systems, and network infrastructure.
• Experience managing training development projects across the full Instructional Systems Development lifecycle.
• Experience developing technical publications, user guides, operational procedures, requirements documentation, and training manuals.
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, or similar development tools.
• Familiarity with virtualization, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data center technologies.

Fringe Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
• Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.