Network Security Systems Instructor II
Job Description
Company: OBXtek
Location: US
OBXtek is seeking a Network Security Systems Instructor to support a U.S. Department of State contract. The role delivers hands-on technical security systems training, evaluates student comprehension, prepares and closes out classrooms and labs, supports curriculum development, and mentors instructors.
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
Skills
• Associate of Science or related degree from an accrediting institution to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be substituted for formal education
• 4+ years of technical skills and experience of installing, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing any of the following Network Security Systems: command line interface-based IT equipment, 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
• SIEM products
• Enterprise Linux
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Cisco Products
• Juniper Products
• Palo Alto Products
• Advanced Computer Networking
• Bare Metal Servers with virtualization
• Networked Closed Circuit TV Security Systems
• Fiber Optic Installation and Acceptance Testing
• Experience in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions
• Working knowledge and current industry recognized Associate-level certification supporting any of the above types of systems
• 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
• Prior experience in an instructor position is preferred
• Experience with Department of State installation requirements is preferred
Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching 401K
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement plans
Company Overview
• OBXtek specializes in cybersecurity, enterprise service management, IT engineering, software, logistics and mobile app development services. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.obxtek.com.
Source: Jobright
