Cybersecurity Training Specialist

RDR • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Cybersecurity Training Specialist delivers cybersecurity and information assurance education supporting a national security mission. The role works with government stakeholders, cybersecurity professionals, and a diverse audience of technical and non-technical personnel to communicate evolving policies, processes, tools, and best practices. Training is delivered in classroom, virtual, and hybrid environments, with the goal of strengthening workforce readiness and the organization’s security posture.

The specialist develops, maintains, and updates instructional content; coordinates training logistics and administration; facilitates learning and responds to technical questions; and improves courses based on feedback, emerging technologies, and mission needs. Topics may include RMF, information assurance, continuous monitoring, ServiceNow, cybersecurity policy and compliance, information system owner responsibilities, privileged-user security, vulnerability management, security authorization, and cybersecurity governance.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a current favorable Polygraph.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT or IAM certification.
• Experience delivering training and presentations in both in-person and virtual environments.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience serving in a cybersecurity role such as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Security Control Assessor (SCA), or Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAOR).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related discipline.
• Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity programs.
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow and Splunk.
• Cloud security experience and related certifications.
• Experience developing curriculum, instructional materials, or learning content.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and modern instructional design techniques.
• Experience supporting acquisition, program management, or enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging cybersecurity and information assurance training in classroom, virtual, and hybrid environments.
• Partner with government stakeholders and the training team to develop learning solutions that support mission objectives.
• Coordinate training scheduling, registration, course administration, facilitation, and post-training evaluations.
• Develop, maintain, and update instructional materials as cybersecurity policies, tools, and processes evolve.
• Create clear, user-friendly content that translates complex technical concepts into effective learning experiences.
• Train users on cyber tools, security frameworks, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Support workforce readiness by ensuring personnel understand their cybersecurity responsibilities and compliance obligations.
• Facilitate discussions, answer technical questions, and provide ongoing support to end users and stakeholders.
• Improve course content and delivery methods based on student feedback, emerging technologies, and mission needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed