Augusta University ยท 1 month ago
Cyber Security Training Developer
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators and leaders. The Cyber Security Training Developer will produce high-quality, workforce-aligned IT/Cyber training courses, converting blueprints into complete course packages and ensuring content accuracy and engagement for various educational partners.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
CURRICULUM DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE: Design, develop, and update multi-modal cybersecurity curricula, labs, and instructional materials aligned to the NICE Framework and DoD 8140. Build lessons, labs, slides, handouts from approved blueprints and templates; maintain consistent voice, formatting, and accessibility standards Integrate emerging cybersecurity threat intelligence, industry standards, and partner requirements into courseware. Ensure all content is engaging, technically accurate, and meets adult learning best practices
PILOT SUPPORT AND DEFECT REMEDIATION: Support teach-backs/pilots, collect feedback, resolve content defects within SLAs, and re-issue versioned materials
ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION: Assemble quizzes/exams from vetted item banks; map items to outcomes; maintain version control and change logs
LMS PACKAGING & SECTION READINESS: Package content for Canvas; provide section-ready shells, metadata, rubrics, and upload instructions for the Training Director
WORKFORCE MAPPING: Apply light NICE/DoD 8140 tags using provided mapping worksheets; attach alignment artifacts to course folders
DOCUMENTATION & REUSE: Maintain runbooks, lab checklists, asset lists, and quick start guides for instructors; ensure artifact reuse across offerings
COLLABORATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Partner with Training Team on schedules, readiness, and quality; participate in item-analysis reviews and content refresh cycles
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT: Provide limited classroom or lab instruction (approximately 5% of time) in cybersecurity or related IT subjects as needed to support GCITC course delivery. Facilitate hands-on learning, reinforce technical concepts, and assess learner understanding in alignment with course objectives and NICE Framework competencies
OTHER: Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in IT/Cyber/IS or related field
OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in IT/Cyber or related field and 5+ years building courseware/technical content and 1 relevant certification required (2+ preferred)
OR
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization and 7+ years creating technical courseware/labs or detailed technical documentation in IT/Cyber and 2+ relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+/Linux+; Cisco CCNA/CyberOps; AWS Cloud Practitioner/Associate; entry-level GIAC)
Preferred
IT or cyber related professional certifications
Knowledge of NIST frameworks, cybersecurity industry, key players, trends, and opportunities
Prior experience working with recognized professional education or credentialing granting organizations
Knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy and relevant theory and best practices for adult education and training
Experience in utilizing learning management systems and other academic technologies to deliver instruction
Experience with item banks, rubrics, and pilot remediation
Exposure to K-12/CTAE or workforce programs
Additional certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AWS-SA, Linux+, CEH, PMP) relevant to course topics
Experience with cyber ranges, virtual lab orchestration, and/or AI-driven learning technologies
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
Earned vacation time
Sick leave
13 paid holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Augusta University
Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Wertz
Vice President for Foundations & CEO, Augusta University Foundation, Inc.
Heather Roszkowski, DSc
A/VP of Cyber Defense & Enterprise Chief Information Security Officer
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