Navy Networks Instructor

SAIC • Pearl Harbor, HI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Navy Networks Instructor to support the Naval Waterfront Training Delivery (WFTD) Program in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The position is performed onsite and is suited to a former Navy communications, IT, or network professional with hands-on experience operating, administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining shipboard networks and communications systems.

The instructor will use operational fleet experience to train Sailors in configuring, managing, monitoring, isolating faults in, and restoring Navy networks that support mission-critical communications. The role includes classroom and laboratory instruction, student evaluation and coaching, and maintaining technical knowledge of current Navy networking architectures, processes, and technologies. The instructor's work contributes to fleet readiness and warfighter effectiveness.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of combined experience delivering technical instruction and training courses, supporting and maintaining training curriculum or courseware, and providing system administration, maintenance, cybersecurity, or operational support for Navy shipboard network environments.
• Hands-on experience with one or more Navy network systems, including CANES, ADNS, ISNS, CENTRIXS, SubLAN, SCI Networks, NTCSS, NSVT, HBSS, or ISSM-related functions.
• Proven experience troubleshooting, securing, and maintaining afloat network and communications systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to train and mentor military personnel effectively.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain CompTIA Security+ and either Cisco CCNA or Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to obtain formal instructor training within 6 months of hire through one of the listed options: US Navy Instructor Training Course, an industry training certification such as Microsoft Certified Trainer or CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+), or passing a one-week instructor training class.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prior U.S. Navy experience in Information Systems Technician (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN/CWT), Electronics Technician (ET), or related communications/networking ratings.
• Previous instructor or military training experience.
• Master Training Specialist (MTS) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction on Navy shipboard network and communications systems.
• Teach students to operate, configure, administer, and maintain Navy network infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on training in network monitoring, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system restoration.
• Share real-world fleet experience and operational best practices to enhance student learning and mission readiness.
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching to ensure mastery of course objectives.
• Maintain technical expertise on current Navy networking architectures, processes, and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level