Cyberspace/Cyberwarfare Instructor

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 degree in 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