Cybersecurity Training Coordinator

Leidos•Sunset, UT

1d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Training Coordinator to join its team at Hill AFB in Utah. The role is responsible for developing, continuously improving, coordinating, and executing scalable training in support of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). The coordinator reviews training materials with subject-matter experts (SMEs) to ensure they remain relevant, tracks key performance indicators (KPIs), and engages with stakeholders on DCO training and other assigned training projects. The position calls for a strong Security Operations Center (SOC) background; experience in DCO, instruction, or project management is preferred. The coordinator supports DCO training operations, including coordinating training for new hires and delivering Foundations-level content, entering external training into the Training Management System (TMS), and proctoring evaluations, cyber ranges, and other training initiatives. The role also designs and reviews training materials, writes class and technical documentation, aligns materials with NIST NICE and DoD 8140 workforce roles, and develops and administers skill-level evaluations. Additional duties include stakeholder engagement, KPI tracking, and ensuring local training SOPs, TTPs, and related requirements are met and documented. The position is based at Hill AFB, UT. Candidates must be within a two-hour commuting distance or able to relocate, and must be willing to work assigned shifts to meet operational requirements.

Requirements

Strong foundation in networking, including packet analysis, common ports and protocols, and traffic flow.
Knowledge of the OSI model, defense-in-depth security principles, and common security elements used for threat detection, analysis, and mitigation in a SOC Security Analyst context.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; equivalent work experience and/or military service may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively, with initiative and a strong work ethic.
Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement in cybersecurity, including pursuing certifications, participating in industry forums, and keeping current with emerging threats and technologies.
Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills for addressing complex security challenges.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, build consensus, and drive solutions to completion.
Reliability and flexibility, including willingness to work assigned shifts to support operational requirements and team objectives.
Interpersonal skills and ability to host and facilitate key leader engagements professionally and confidently.
Must live within a commutable distance of two hours or be able to relocate to Hill AFB, Utah.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
Prior professional experience working directly with DISA and/or DoD network environments and security protocols.
Prior professional experience as an academic instructor or in project management while managing multiple projects at once.
Expertise equivalent to advanced project-management industry certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with relevant SMEs so new hires receive the DCO training needed to become operational, and provide students with Foundations-level content.
Enter identified external training into the organization’s Training Management System (TMS) for registration, coordination, and tracking.
Proctor training evaluations to maintain test integrity, including cyber ranges and future identified initiatives.
Design new training materials, classes, and technical documentation to address changing cyber-defense needs and mission requirements.
Review existing training materials with SMEs to assess their operational relevance.
Ensure training materials align with NIST NICE and DoD 8140 workforce roles.
Develop and administer evaluations for progression through workforce-role skill levels.
Conduct stakeholder engagements for current training-related projects.
Track relevant KPIs for training and projects as directed by the Training Team.
Ensure local training SOPs, TTPs, and related requirements are met, enforced, and tracked.