What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Cyber Technical Instructor position at Axom Technologies Inc.?
Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.
Responsibilities
- Deliver technical training on essential topics, including virtualization, network creation, databases, authentication services, and related technologies.
- Instruct students on foundational and advanced computer networking concepts such as routing, switching, subnets, and network security methodologies.
- Facilitate student engagement through effective instruction and classroom management.
- Organize rosters, track student progress, and prepare detailed progress reports.
- Evaluate student assessments and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with senior instructors, engineers, and course developers to align training material with DoD cyber readiness objectives and platform performance needs.
- Maintain currency on course materials and emerging technologies.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and support to students, peers, and developers, helping resolve issues with complex network and platform configurations.
Qualifications
- 8 years of relevant experience in technical instruction, with an emphasis on computer networking and cybersecurity.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university or 6 years of equivalent experience can be substituted for degree.
- Strong understanding of computer networking principles, including TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, firewalls, and LAN/WAN configurations.
- Familiarity with IT operations, VMware vSphere or NSX, Microsoft Active Directory, Linux, Atlassian Jira/Confluence, Puppet or Ansible, and networking technologies.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver technical training programs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of or experience with PCTE.
- DevOps experience.
- CompTIA Security certification or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II certifications.
- Troubleshooting capabilities with both common issues and platform errors.
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.
Occasional travel may be required (as part of a mobile training team) up to 25% of the time.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.