IT Specialist Instructor II - Arlington VA
About The Position
All Native Group is seeking an IT Specialist Instructor Level Two to provide information assurance (IA) and cybersecurity training. The incumbent works independently under established policies and accepted practices, with infrequent supervision, and serves as a subject matter expert in their field. The role is a full-time hybrid position scheduled for 40 hours per week and may require frequent or extended domestic and international travel, including support for training across time zones other than Washington, DC. Additional premium pay is provided for this time-zone support. The position designs and presents hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings on IA-related topics; supports course delivery and preparation; and helps maintain course materials. It also involves arranging facilities and classrooms for overseas training, operating equipment needed for curriculum delivery, and responding to student questions about course content and Department standards and policy. The employee applies relevant Department of State security standards and procedures to protect national security information, may operate U.S. government vehicles, and may escort uncleared personnel when necessary. The role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The position requires a minimum associate’s degree in a related technical field, or relevant technical experience that includes instructional duties, as specified in the qualifications. Candidates must be able to obtain or maintain a Secret clearance according to the security-clearance section; a separate section states that no clearance is required for the position.
Requirements
- Minimum associate’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field, and/or at least seven years of relevant technical work experience, including three years of teaching or instructional duties.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able and willing to drive an official U.S. government van or sedan.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be willing to travel as needed and support Follow the Sun training at times.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, as stated in the Security Clearance section.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as a Level Two instructor is preferred.
- Preferred technical certifications include A+, Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISM, or a GIAC certification.
Responsibilities
- Design and present hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings on information-assurance-related topics.
- Coordinate facilities and classrooms for overseas training course delivery.
- Set up and operate equipment required to deliver the curriculum.
- Review course documentation to ensure course material is up to date.
- Assist in developing and maintaining IT/technical syllabi, curriculum, security lesson plans, administrative and self-study guides, and trainee reference manuals for IA courses.
- Answer student inquiries concerning course content and Department standards and policy.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in the relevant field or fields.
- Backfill other instructors as required by the Program Office.
- Assist other staff with course-preparation requirements as directed by the Program Office.
- Apply applicable Department of State security standards and procedures to protect national security information.
- Operate U.S. government vehicles when necessary to perform assigned tasks.
- Escort uncleared personnel when necessary.
- Travel domestically or internationally as needed, including supporting training across time zones.
- Work independently according to established policies and accepted practices, with infrequent supervision.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits intended to support work-life balance; a benefits summary is available through the company’s employee-benefits link.
- Additional premium pay for supporting training in time zones outside the Washington, DC area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
