Instructor Developer V — Distance Learning Team - Cyber Subject Matter Expert

Aleut Federal•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$130,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

About Aleut Federal: At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission is just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our clients, the various branches of the federal government. We engage in our local markets, so community service is embedded into our process. Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth, and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level. The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of. General Duties: Aleut is in search of a highly motivated individual to develop, instruct, validate, and maintain distance learning cyberspace operations course material at the 537 Training Squadron (TRS), Peterson SFB CO in support of the USSF Officer Training Course Distance Learning (OTC-DL). Specific duties: Develop and deliver asynchronous distance learning cyberspace operations course materials consistent with the principles of Instructional Systems Design (ISD), and aligned to instructions, security classification guides, and other guidance as identified Maintain distance learning office hours for no more than 10 hours a week Assist students with Distance Learning, Learning Management System (LMS) and remote on-boarding activities Interface with internal and external cyber agencies as required to update and maintain a state-of-the-art training program regarding cyber tactics, tools, and exploits Perform in-residence instruction on a quarterly basis or as directed Assist in LMS course setup, content delivery, and student performance tracking Participate in course reviews, updates, and continuous improvement efforts Assist in LMS course setup, content delivery, and student performance tracking Coordinate instructional activities with government personnel Additional duties as assigned Work on-site – minimal telework authorized

Requirements

Broad, instructor-level understanding of enterprise networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing/switching fundamentals, subnetting, VLANs, VPNs, and core network services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S)
Working proficiency across Windows and Linux operating systems, including system administration, permissions, logging, and system hardening
Ability to teach basic offensive cybersecurity fundamentals, including reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation techniques, and post-exploitation concepts
Ability to teach defensive cybersecurity principles, including threat detection, log analysis, SIEM fundamentals, IDS/IPS, and incident response methodologies
Understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors
Knowledge of network and host-based security controls, including firewalls, EDR, antivirus, and auditing/logging mechanisms
Familiarity with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) to support instruction and lab development
Ability to explain and demonstrate cryptographic concepts, including encryption, hashing, PKI, and secure communications
Proven ability to develop and deliver distance learning content, including asynchronous modules, recorded lectures, and interactive exercises
Proficiency with LMS and eLearning standards (e.g., SCORM) for course delivery and tracking
Strong instructional capability to translate complex cyber topics into structured, measurable learning objectives
Effective communication skills for online instruction and learner engagement across diverse technical backgrounds
Active or current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required

Nice To Haves

Sec+, GSEC, CySA or equivalents

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver asynchronous distance learning cyberspace operations course materials consistent with the principles of Instructional Systems Design (ISD), and aligned to instructions, security classification guides, and other guidance as identified
Maintain distance learning office hours for no more than 10 hours a week
Assist students with Distance Learning, Learning Management System (LMS) and remote on-boarding activities
Interface with internal and external cyber agencies as required to update and maintain a state-of-the-art training program regarding cyber tactics, tools, and exploits
Perform in-residence instruction on a quarterly basis or as directed
Assist in LMS course setup, content delivery, and student performance tracking
Participate in course reviews, updates, and continuous improvement efforts
Coordinate instructional activities with government personnel
Additional duties as assigned