Cyber SME Instructor

Team Carney, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Tuition assistance and student loan repayment

Annual learning and fitness allowances

Continuous professional development access

Job summary

Team Carney, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert and Instructor for the CDSE Cybersecurity Curriculum Program. This role requires mentoring, evaluating, and ensuring curriculum effectiveness while mastering Identity and Access Management.

Key responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, reviewing course materials for policy alignment, and guiding future training initiatives. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and hold IAM Level III certification.

Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary range of $100,000 – $125,000, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least five years of applied experience in security program implementation.
• Current Department of Defense Manual 8140 IAM Level III certification required.
• Active Personnel Clearance/Eligibility (PCL) at the Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact instruction for the Cybersecurity Curriculum.
• Review course materials to ensure alignment with current policies.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for Identity and Access Management.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

Security Program Operations

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Are You Ready To Accelerate Performance And Strengthen Our Nation’s Security?

At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are currently seeking a masterful Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Instructor to support the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Cybersecurity Curriculum Program.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Hybrid work model.
• On-Site Requirement: One day a week on-site at our location in Linthicum, Maryland.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

You are more than just a practitioner — you are a mentor, an evaluator, and a thought leader. You understand that protecting our critical infrastructure requires more than just good tech; it requires highly trained people. You will bring your mastery of identity and access management and security program operations into the classroom (both virtual and physical), ensuring that the curriculum remains cutting‑edge, accurate, and highly effective.

Core Impact Areas & Responsibilities

• Expert Instruction: Delivering high-impact, engaging instruction for the CDSE Cybersecurity Curriculum, translating complex DoD policies into actionable learning.
• Curriculum & Content Review: Serving as the ultimate authority on cybersecurity content, reviewing course materials to ensure absolute alignment with current policies and operational realities.
• Subject Matter Leadership: Acting as the go‑to expert for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and broader security disciplines, guiding the development of future training initiatives.
• Mission Alignment: Embodying Team Carney’s ethos of continuous improvement and performance acceleration within the federal sector.

Requirements

To thrive in this role and meet the stringent requirements of the CDSE program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education & Applied Experience: Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Option A: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university AND at least five (5) years of applied experience in security program implementation and operation within your SME discipline.
  • Option B: In lieu of a degree, you must have at least eight (8) years of applied, hands‑on experience in security program implementation and operations.
• Mandatory Certifications: You must hold a current Department of Defense Manual (DODM) 8140 Identity and Access Management (IAM) Level III certification.
• Security Clearance: You must possess an active Personnel Clearance/Eligibility (PCL) at the Secret level.
• Subject Matter Mastery: Absolute mastery of the knowledge, skills, and policies related to your cybersecurity discipline, backed by substantial, relevant work experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000 annually.
• Salary Disclaimer: Actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s unique combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, applied experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Work‑Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
• Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
• Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
• Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.