Network Security Systems Instructor II

OBXtek Inc.•Dunn Loring, VA

About The Position

OBXtek is hiring a Network Security Systems Instructor II to deliver training to employees supporting the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Technical Security Engineering Team at the U.S. Department of State. The role involves classroom instruction in the instructor’s areas of expertise, including High-Definition Security Video Systems, Data Center Configuration and Management, or Cyber Security Countermeasures. The instructor should be able to explain complex technical subjects to security professionals with varied levels of technical knowledge and work with minimal supervision and mentoring while learning course topics and instructional techniques. The position also contributes to curriculum development, course-content reviews, mentoring new instructors, and cross-training. The instructor prepares classrooms and labs, delivers hands-on instruction, evaluates student comprehension, and completes course closeout activities. The role requires U.S. citizenship and possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a SECRET security clearance. Employees must comply with OBXtek’s vaccination policy, and those working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer vaccination requirements, which may include social distancing, masks, vaccination-status statements, and testing.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree or related degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent technical training; years of experience may substitute for formal education.
At least 4 years of technical skills and experience installing, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing one or more relevant Network Security Systems or related technologies.
Technical experience supporting one or more of the following: SIEM products, Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Cisco products, Juniper products, Palo Alto products, advanced computer networking, bare-metal servers with virtualization, networked CCTV security systems, or fiber-optic installation and acceptance testing.
Experience with public speaking, delivering briefings, or providing instruction.
Working knowledge and a current industry-recognized associate-level certification supporting relevant systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with varying technical knowledge and abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical staff at all levels.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an instructor position.
Experience with Department of State installation requirements.

Responsibilities

Complete self-paced study and team mentoring to prepare to teach multiple training topics covering at least 15 days of course materials.
Complete instructor qualification training, demonstrate technical proficiency, and apply instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).
Deliver hands-on instruction by explaining and demonstrating material, facilitating practice, and evaluating student comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.
Prepare classrooms and labs, account for training materials, set up audiovisual equipment, and test training equipment.
Complete course closeout activities, including training records, material reordering, repair requests, and ensuring classrooms and labs are ready for the next course.
Collaborate with curriculum designers on course structure and content and help develop technical security training materials.
Review course content and provide input and updates to maintain the relevance and accuracy of training materials.
Mentor new instructors and provide cross-functional support across teams.
Participate in cross-training to learn additional training topics.