Cyber Instructor / Curriculum Developer

Sigmatech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmatech seeks a Cyber Instructor / Curriculum Developer to design, develop, validate, and teach materials for OTC at Peterson SFB, CO. The role is full-time and on-site, coordinating with the 537th Combat Training Squadron and government staff.

The ideal candidate has ISD-based curriculum expertise, space/cyber domain knowledge, and a TS//SCI eligible clearance; Security+ is required with other certifications preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration and high-quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred or Bachelor's plus 4 years in space/cyber field.
• Experience developing academic materials using ISD.
• Ability to teach diverse military/government audiences including senior leaders.
• Security+ required; GCIH and other certs highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cyber training materials and curricula.
• Instruct, validate, and maintain course content for OTC.
• Coordinate with contract lead and government personnel.
• Interface with cyber agencies to update training materials.
• Deliver lessons and hands-on activities per ISD principles.

Skills

ISD principles

Educational delivery

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Instructional design (ADDIE)

Security clearance TS/Sci eligibility

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree + 4 years work experience

Tools

NMAP

EDR tools

Linux CLI

PowerShell/Windows CLI

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Protocol analyzers

Command line tools (netstat, nslookup, netcat)

Python, Bash scripting

Threat modeling (ATT&CK, MITRE, Kill-Chains)

Job description

Job Description

The Cyber Instructor/Curriculum Developer position is a full-time, on-site position that will develop, instruct, validate, and maintain course material at the 537th Combat Training Squadron, Peterson SFB CO for the Officer Training Course (OTC).

Specific Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design And Develop Training With The Following Attributes

• Qualify on and conduct cyber-based classroom activities to include lessons, exercises, hands-on-keyboard activities, and current Cyber updates while adhering to 537CTS instructions, security classification guides, and other guidance as identified in lesson plans.
• Interface with internal and external Cyber agencies as required to update and maintain Cyber-based training materials for multiple 537CTS courses
• Coordinate instructional activities with the contract task lead and government personnel
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Experience

Required Skills

Experience Required

• Possess working knowledge and experience in developing academic materials consistent with Instructional System Design (ISD) principles
• Experience in one or more of the following roles: Security Operations Center, USSF Mission Defense Teams, Cyber National Mission Force
• Skilled communicator, and experienced platform instructor capable of reaching an academically diverse audience of military and government civilian to include senior leaders
• Posses skills capable of teaching concepts of recon, initial access, persistence, inhibit response function, impair process control, execution, privilege escalation, defense evasion, credential access, discovery, lateral movement, collection, command and control, exfiltration, and impact skills.
• Posses skills capable of teaching Network Operations, Cyber Security Fundamentals, and Mission Defense
• Posses skills capable of teaching basic computer security skills, command line interface, and various cyber security tools
• Possess working knowledge of capabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities of US and adversary space systems
• Possess expert knowledge and experience with integrating space Cyber information into theater and space operations
• Possess Cyber-related experience with mission planning, briefing, executing, and debriefing tactical space operations
• Possess working knowledge of and experience with operational-level command and control constructs
• Completion of Air Force Instructor Course preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
• Active Top Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility

Additional Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, accurately meet deadlines, deliver quality results, present a professional demeanor and work well independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Troubleshooting and organizational skills with a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.
• Working knowledge of instructional design skills (ADDIE) and adult learning theories in all phases of instructional design, and ability to apply it to work assignments is preferred.

Education/Certification

Required Experience

Education Required

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in relevant field preferred, or Bachelor's degree plus 4 years work experience. Work experience within the space Cyber career field may be substituted for education requirement.

Certifications

• Security+ (Required)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) (Highly Preferred)
• Pentest+ (Optional)
• Cyber Analyst + (CySA) (Optional)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CIEH) (Optional)

Sckills, including, but not limited to, using any of the following tools, capabilities:

• NMAP
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Linux CLI, Powershell, Windows CLI
• Metasploit
• Kali Linux
• Protocol Analyzers, Password Crackers, Vulnerability Assessment
• Command Line Tools: netstat, nslookup, netcat etc
• Pyhton, Bash Scripting
• Threat Modeling (ATT&CK, MITRE, Kill-Chains)

Security Clearance

• Applicant must hold a TS//SCI clearance to be eligible.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary for this position is $150,000 - $165,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements.

Sigmatech is an EEO employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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