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OBXtek · 1 day ago

Network Security Systems Instructor II

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field, seeking a knowledgeable Network Security Systems Instructor II. The role involves teaching complex technical subjects to security professionals, developing curriculum, and mentoring new instructors while ensuring effective training delivery.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMobile AppsSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training courses to teach multiple training topics covering at least 15 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary

Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning)

Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises

Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment

Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course

Collaborates with the curriculum designers to help define course structure and content to produce high quality technical security system training materials

Supports team with course content reviews by providing input and updates to ensure training materials are relevance and accurate

Mentor new instructors as well as provides cross-functional support across teams

Participates in cross training to learn additional training topics

Qualification

Network Security SystemsCyber Security CountermeasuresTechnical InstructionSIEM productsEnterprise LinuxMicrosoft Windows ServerCisco ProductsJuniper ProductsPalo Alto ProductsAdvanced Computer NetworkingFiber Optic InstallationPublic SpeakingInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMentoring

Required

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual capable of clearly articulating complex, technical subjects to security professionals

Excellent communicator with solid technical skills in Network Security Systems disciplines

Minimal supervision and mentoring to quickly learn multiple topics of instructions and instructional techniques

Associate of Science or related degree from an accrediting institution or equivalent technical training

4+ years of technical skills and experience of installing, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing Network Security Systems command line interface-based IT equipment

Experience with electronic systems, IoT devices, network-based CCTV, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper and fiber optic communication and signal wiring, enterprise managed networking hardware, and software configuration

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge and ability

Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff

Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance