Cyber Instructor — Advanced Defense Training

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off + holidays

Education allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a Cyber Instructor to design, develop, and deliver highly technical advanced training for defense operations. The role requires an engaging persona, customer service adaptability, and excellent teaching skills.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with instructors and curriculum developers, contributing to joint service cyber operations knowledge. Travel up to 25% (CONUS/OCONUS) and a hybrid work setup; on-site customer work is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required and U.S. citizenship.
• Multiple pathways for meeting qualification: degree + years experience or equivalent.
• Experience delivering technical training in classrooms or small groups.
• Familiarity with cyber operations, analysis, and curriculum development.
• Experience with IDS/IPS/SIEM tooling and security concepts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to travel up to 25% (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Hybrid work environment with required in‑person training delivery as needed.

Responsibilities

• Solicit learning requirements and define objectives for complex technical training.
• Develop engaging training materials: web-based content, videos, labs, guides, and scenarios.
• Lead advanced courses in cyber hunt, log analysis, and intrusion investigations.
• Update materials to stay current with development and publications.
• Build relationships with SMEs to keep content current and practical.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Strong presentation skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Hybrid work adaptability

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

IDS/IPS/SIEM tools

Job description

Enlighten is seeking a Cyber Instructor to design, develop, and deliver highly technical advanced training for defense operations. The role requires an engaging persona, customer service adaptability, and excellent teaching skills.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with instructors and curriculum developers, contributing to joint service cyber operations knowledge. Travel up to 25% (CONUS/OCONUS) and a hybrid work setup; on-site customer work is required as needed.