Cyber Security Instructor - Arlington VA

VetJobs; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

All Native Group seeks a Cybersecurity Instructor to deliver stand-up classroom and virtual training for DOS personnel and contractors. The role includes designing hands-on instruction, updating curricula, and ensuring training aligns with security standards.

Minimum seven years in technical roles, three teaching, with relevant certifications, are preferred. A valid driver's license and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of relevant technical work experience, three (3) in teaching or instructional duties.
• Advanced knowledge of current cybersecurity policy and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and presents hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings on cybersecurity policy and risk management topics.
• Coordinates facilities and classrooms for domestic and overseas training course delivery.
• Sets up and operates equipment required in support of curriculum delivery.
• Reviews course documentation and updates course material as needed.
• Assists in development of IT/technical syllabi and trainee reference manuals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge about area of expertise

Education

Associate Degree in cyber security, information systems, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS — Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience.

Summary

All Native Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor for a position that provides stand‑up classroom training and virtual training in cybersecurity policy and risk management to a diverse cross-section of DOS employees (Foreign Service, Civil Service, and Locally Employed Staff) and contract staff who work in developing and maintaining information technology programs and applications. The incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision.

Essential Functions

• Designs and presents hands‑on instruction, lectures, and briefings on cybersecurity policy and risk management related topics.
• Coordinates facilities and classrooms for domestic and overseas training course delivery.
• Sets up and operates equipment required in support of curriculum delivery.
• Reviews course documentation, ensuring course material is up‑to‑date;
• Assists in the development and maintenance of IT/technical syllabi/curriculum/security lesson plans, administrative/self‑study guides, and trainee reference manuals to cybersecurity policy and risk management courses.
• Responds to student inquires related to course content and Department standards and policy.
• Functions as a subject‑matter expert (SME) in his/her respective field(s).
• Backfills other instructors as required by the Program Office.
• Assists other staff members with their course preparation requirements, as directed by the Program Office.
• Employs applicable Department of State security standards and other procedures to protect national security information.
• Operates U.S. government vehicles, when necessary, in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Escorts un‑cleared personnel, when necessary.
• Frequent and/or extended U.S./foreign travel can be expected.
• Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge about area of expertise

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Schedule and Hours of Work: Teaching, testing, development, and program management take place based on the needs of FSI, Monday through Friday, 0615-1745 EST. A 45‑minute lunch break is required for all contractors working five hours or more during the workday. The 45‑minute lunch break must be taken between the hours of 1030 and 1400.

A contractor authorized to work virtually from outside of the greater Washington D.C. area must be approved by the COR/ACOR.

The Department Of State’s Workweek Is Sunday Through Saturday. At The Task Order Level Identified With In The SoW, On Occasion Training May Be Delivered Remotely During The Business Hours Of The Locality Where The Students Are Located. The Regional Schedule Work Shall Only Apply For The Duration Of The Training, After Which The Employee Would Revert To The Regularly Assigned Schedule. Examples Of Potential Regional Schedules Are Listed Below:

• WHA 13:00-20:00 UTC (9am-4pm EST)
• EUR/AF 8:00-15:00 UTC (4am-11am EST)
• NEA 5:00-12:00 UTC (1am-8am EST)
• SCA 3:00-10:00 UTC (11pm-6am EST) *
• EAP 1:00-8:00 UTC (9pm-4am EST)

Travel

• Frequent and/or extended U.S./foreign travel can be expected.

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant technical work experience, three (3) of which should include teaching or instructional duties
• Preferred Technical Certifications: ISC2’s Certification Authorization Professional, FITSP-Manager certification; Certified Information Systems Security Professional-Information System Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC);
• Preferred Experience: Working knowledge and application of the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications 800-53rev 4/5, 800-37 rev 2, FIPS 199, and FIPS 200 or similar DOD and Intel frameworks. Prior experience with the Assessment & Authorization process desired but not required.
• Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred; if none at entry on duty, must obtain the Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification or complete the Department of State Training Tradecraft course (PD505) within 180 days of starting work.
• Two (2) years as a Level One instructor preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of current cybersecurity policy and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able and willing to drive an official U.S. government van/sedan;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in cyber security, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite Skills.

Compensation And Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $115,000.00-$125,000.00 per year. We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Drugfree Workplace

City

Arlington

State

Virginia

Job Category

Management

Job Code

Contract Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

All Native

Salary Range

Not Disclosed