Training & Maintenance Engineer - JCHK

Semper Valens Solutions•Belcamp, MD

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Training Engineer in Columbia, Maryland. This individual-contributor role combines instructor-level technical expertise with equipment maintenance management, supporting senior engineers. The engineer will deliver New Equipment Training and advanced courses to Cyber Protection Teams, manage training event logistics and setup, and maintain equipment at training locations and the Forge facility. The position is hybrid and may require travel to predetermined training locations, including Texas, Georgia, and Hawaii; future Forge locations and travel frequency are to be determined. Training events last at least four days and may last up to two weeks. The role includes delivering and adapting technical instruction, conducting hands-on demonstrations and lab exercises, supporting training exercise development and execution, managing course materials and equipment logistics, and keeping the program kit operational and mission-ready. Maintenance work may include inspections, preventive maintenance, component-level repairs, hardware and network troubleshooting, BIOS and RAID configuration, storage troubleshooting, and analysis of system logs and service status. Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides software and systems engineering, field support, training, and full life cycle support management to the Department of Defense and VA community. The company describes its vision as providing creative, cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions, and states that it hires technical professionals across experience levels. It is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a security clearance if required by the program.
Willingness to travel as mission demands; locations may include Texas, Georgia, and Hawaii. Training events are at least four days and may last up to two weeks.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in technical support, systems administration, or hardware/network repair.
Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing server and network equipment failures.
Experience delivering technical training to government or military personnel.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems methodically and document findings.
Experience conducting detailed inventories and maintaining accurate technical records.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Defense, Intelligence Community, or other government environments with similar mission or infrastructure requirements.
Hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, QNAP switches, or enterprise server platforms.
Familiarity with SIEM platforms, Security Onion, or Elasticsearch.
Kubernetes or containerized-environment experience.
Knowledge of RAID controller configuration and storage optimization.
Experience with Ansible automation or configuration management.
Experience managing IT asset inventory systems and lifecycle tracking.
Knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud infrastructure concepts.
Strong Linux/Unix command-line competency and ability to interpret technical documentation.
CompTIA CTT+ or equivalent training delivery certification.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
CPTD (Certified Professional in Training Development) certification.
CPTM (Certified Professional in Training Management) certification.
Completion of Army CFD-IC/CFD-DC or a service-equivalent instructor/training developer course.
Demonstrated alignment with IBSTPI competencies.
Familiarity with the ATD capabilities model.
Cloud certification such as AWS, Google Cloud, or CompTIA Cloud+.
Linux+ or equivalent Linux administration certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver New Equipment Training to Cyber Protection Team personnel at training locations.
Present intermediate-level maintainer and train-the-trainer courses as the program matures.
Deliver training on system updates and new features.
Conduct hands-on demonstrations and lead student lab exercises.
Troubleshoot system issues during live training and adapt instruction based on learner feedback.
Provide input on developing, testing, and executing training exercises.
Apply familiarity with Training Development capabilities and best practices.
Coordinate training-event logistics, including equipment pickup, delivery, and shipment.
Set up and tear down equipment at training locations.
Manage class resources, including student guides, user documentation, and training materials.
Maintain equipment in operational readiness during training events and at the Forge facility.
Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and component-level repairs, including work on power supplies, memory, NICs, drives, and cables.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and connectivity issues.
Perform BIOS configuration, RAID controller management, and storage troubleshooting.
Analyze system logs and service status to identify and resolve operational issues.
Keep the program kit mission-ready and properly configured throughout its operational lifecycle.
Conduct detailed equipment inventories and maintain accurate technical records.