Training Subject Matter Expert II

Black Eagle Defense

$143K — $220K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer in related programs
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of Cyber Network Exploitation (CNE) and Cyber Network Operations (CNO)
  • Proficient in developing and delivering technical training programs
  • Experience with systems design, security, and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical authority in designing and delivering technical training
  • Instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel
  • Ensure course materials reflect current tradecraft
  • Maintain training pipelines and qualification standards
  • Collaborate with instructors and curriculum developers to shape training

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

SALARY RANGE $143,000 - $220,000/year.

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Training Subject Matter Expert II role, you will act as a Systems Engineer supporting the training team to design, develop, and deliver technical training that prepares operators and analysts for mission-critical work. In this position, you will serve as a technical authority by providing instruction, coaching, and hands-on support while maintaining training pipelines, qualification standards, and practical exercises. Working closely with instructors, curriculum developers, and mission leadership, you will ensure course materials reflect current tradecraft to shape and prepare the next generation of operators for evolving missions.

Required Skills

SKILLS

  • Develop technical training curricula, course materials, and hands-on exercises for training operations
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel
  • Develop and review Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (TQS) to align training with mission requirements
  • Create and maintain structured training pipelines with measurable milestones and timeline adherence
  • Provide systems engineering expertise and technical documentation support to training teams and key stakeholders


QUALIFICATIONS Eight (8) years of experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of CNE/CNO operations and cyber mission tradecraft
  • Develop and deliver technical training programs and instructional materials
  • Draft, evaluate, and review Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (TQS)
  • Apply core operating system and networking concepts, including system design, security, and troubleshooting


Desired Skills

NICE-TO-HAVES

  • Build and manage training environments using virtualization platforms such as VMware/ESXi, Proxmox, and KVM
  • Script and develop in modern programming and scripting languages including Bash, Python, and C++
  • Design and deploy virtual training environments and Capture-The-Flag (CTF) scenarios
  • Mentor and guide operators and exploitation analysts to advance technical proficiency
  • Apply AI/ML technologies to optimize workload efficiency and automate routine tasks

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