Master Trainer – FCD-W, Watchtower

Description
Job Title:
Master Trainer – FCD-W, Software Applications & Watchtower

Job Location:
Remote / Spring Lake, NC

Job Type:
Full time 40 hours

Travel Requirement:
up to 30%

Clearance:
Active DoD Secret clearance

Job Description
Sherpa 6 has an exciting opportunity for Master Trainers in support of USSOCOM Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS). The Master Trainer is responsible for training Sherpa 6 Integrators and SOCOM personnel on all fielded SOF Tactical Communications (STC) platforms to ensure the Integrators and user competencies align with program objectives. Tasked with the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs, the Master Trainer creates essential materials such as manuals, presentations, and Plans of Instruction (POIs). In addition to conducting training sessions for Integrator personnel, the Master Trainer ensures that these individuals acquire the necessary skills to effectively train end users on both SOF, and Joint Staff Programs of record, as well as unit-sponsored commercial technologies upon request.

Responsibilities

• Train Sherpa 6 Integrator personnel on required STC platforms
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs.
• Create essential materials such as manuals, presentations, and Plans of Instruction (POIs).
• Ensures that these individuals acquire the necessary skills to effectively train end users on both SOF, and Joint Staff Programs of record, as well as unit-sponsored commercial technologies upon request.
• Stays up to date on current and emerging technologies by actively scheduling and attending vendor-sponsored training events or studying vendor documentation to attain a trainer-level proficiency.
• Collaborate closely with regional site leads and on-site Sherpa Integrators, the Master Trainer identifies unit-specific training needs and tailors' solutions accordingly.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and make recommendations for continuous improvements.
• Record training activities to track Integrator competencies at an individual level. Master trainer must maintain and ensure training is up to date.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• 5 years of SOCOM experience.
• Military Instructor Training Course or similar Instructor Qualification or demonstrated instructor experience.
• Proficiency in Linux, Windows, Android & iOS operating systems.
• Ability to deploy, manage and maintain Hypervisors to include Virtual Box and Hyper-V.
• Server management proficiency to include building, maintaining and training on OpenVPN Server, Email servers, Active Directory, Open LDAP servers.
• Certificate Authorities experience to include Trust chain, CA management, Intermediate CA's, Client CA's, Server CA's.
• Demonstrated expertise in configuration, support, and troubleshooting expertise in computer, server, and network environments.
• Proficiency in current Microsoft desktop and Azure server operating systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for resolving issues with complex systems.
• Familiarity with TAK and Mission Command Systems.
• Knowledge of network encryption methods, both hardware and virtual.
• Familiarity with mobile device management tools and policy management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, execute, and monitor training.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with experience and/or 10-15 years of Special Operations experience.
• Experience in Linux administration, PKI, Docker, and networking protocols.
• Familiarity with Android/iOS systems and wireless transport technologies.
• Expertise in Network Operations Convergence technical design, methodologies, project, and process.
• Cloud infrastructure and architecture knowledge.
• Understanding of firewalls, ports, and protocols.
• Experience in deploying and troubleshooting containerized services.
• Ability to review logs and analyze data.
• Familiarity with VPNs, DNS, and scripting (Linux OS).
• Understanding of Active Directory, x509 public key PKI, client and server certificates, and certificate authorities.

What will set you a part?

• Knowledgeable of tactical networks and tactical communications systems.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn other software, hardware and communications platforms outside of current skillset.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000