Cyber Instructor (Hybrid) - 30403

Enlighten; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

PTO + holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten, a recognized leader in big data and cloud solutions, seeks a senior cyber training professional for a hybrid role. You will define learning goals, develop diverse training materials, and deliver advanced cyber operations courses to varied audiences.

Remote-friendly with occasional in-person sessions at the local office, you will mentor teams and stay ahead of emerging threats. The position requires a government security clearance eventual possession, strong communication, and travel

Qualifications

• Clearance required: must obtain/maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Experience teaching technical training in classrooms or small groups
• Experience in cyber operations and analysis
• Experience in training curriculum development

Responsibilities

• Solicit and engage customers to define learning requirements and objectives for complex technical concepts and scenario-based training
• Develop engaging training materials in multiple formats (web-based training, videos, slides, guides, knowledge checks, labs)
• Conduct advanced training courses in cyber hunt, log analysis, intrusion investigation, and related topics
• Revise course materials to stay current with development processes and publications
• Maintain relationships with subject matter experts and industry professionals to incorporate latest trends into training materials
• Collaborate with operational units to increase training efficacy and adoption
• Provide mentorship and guidance to internal teams on skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Stay current with emerging threats to provide timely training

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years' experience

Tools

IDS

IPS

SIEM

Job description

Job Description

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.
We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.
Why Enlighten?
At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us.
Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range: $97,492.00-$140,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Solicit and engage customers to define learning requirements and objectives for complex technical concepts and scenario based training.
• Develop engaging training materials in a variety of formats including web-based training, videos, slides, instructor/participant guides, knowledge checks, practical exercises/labs, use cases and best practices.
• Conduct advanced training courses in cyber hunt, log analysis, intrusion investigation, software operations, platform architecture, and other relevant topics, through use of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises.
• Revise course materials as necessary to maintain currency with development processes and publications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subject matter experts and industry professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in cyber hunt and related fields to incorporate into training materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with operational units to increase training efficacy and operational adoption.
• Collaborate with other trainers and instructional designers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of various audiences.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to internal teams, including coaching on technical skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities in order to provide relevant and timely training to trainees.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Experience conducting technical training in classrooms or small groups.
• Experience in cyber operations and analysis.
• Experience in training curriculum development.
• Experience working with Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% CONUS and OCONUS.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days a week in the local office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes, customer needs, and in person training delivery as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Background in Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), Network Operations (NetOps), and Intelligence Operations (IntelOps)
• Experience developing Web-Based Training content utilizing Markdown or HTML.
• Experience maintaining Learning Management Systems (LMS) libraries and content
• Prior government or military experience with any of the following organizations: MARFORCYBER, DCSA, DISA, Army Cyber, U.S. Cyber Command, Coast Guard Cyber Command, U.S. Air Force (AFCYBER), or 10TH Fleet / Navy Cyber.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com.