Cyber Training Analyst - 174937

Zachary Piper Solutions; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cybersecurity Training Analyst to advance cyber workforce readiness for DISA and DCDC at Fort Meade, MD. The role emphasizes developing and refining training programs, curriculums, and assessment methods in a mission-critical DoD environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility and an IAT Level II certification, with 4–8 years of relevant experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 4–8 years of experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph eligibility.
• Current IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CySA+, CND, GSEC, SSCP, or GICSP).
• Experience with Joint Training System (JTS) and related programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define cyber training requirements and workforce development strategies for DCDC/DoD cyber missions.
• Plan, manage, and execute cyber training programs and curriculum reviews.
• Develop curricula, learning objectives, training plans, and certification standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, Education, or related field

Tools

IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CySA+, CND, GSEC, SSCP, or GICSP)

Job description

*Active TS/SCI clearance needed for consideration, as well as willingness to sit for a CI Polygraph*

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Training Analyst to support Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DCDC) initiatives based in Fort Meade, MD. This position is a full-time role that will be fully onsite. This position is critical to maintaining and advancing cyber workforce readiness across the DoD enterprise by developing, analyzing, and enhancing cybersecurity training programs, exercises, and workforce certification initiatives. As a Cybersecurity Training Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in cyber training development, workforce readiness assessments, curriculum management, and joint cyber exercise support within a mission-critical environment supporting DoD Cyber Operations Forces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide cyber technical research and analysis to define cyber training requirements, procedures, and future workforce development strategies supporting DCDC and DoD cyber missions.
• Support the planning, management, execution, and integration of cyber training programs, including annual curriculum reviews and updates.
• Develop and refine cyber training curricula, performance objectives, training plans, certification standards, exercise objectives, and evaluation criteria.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization efforts across training programs based on evolving threats, emerging technologies, and future capability requirements.
• Maintain DCDC training databases and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of workforce training records.
• Identify, track, and resolve issues affecting training activities, exercises, and daily operational support.
• Gather and analyze inputs from cyberspace operations elements to support mission-essential task proficiency and readiness objectives.
• Conduct research, analysis, and recommendations supporting command training requirements, readiness assessments, and after-action review processes.
• Develop and support training programs ranging from foundational to expert-level cyber operations instruction for DoD Cyber Operations Forces.
• Create training materials and facilitate cybersecurity awareness initiatives in accordance with DoD Instruction 8140 and DoD Manual 8570 requirements.
• Review and provide recommendations for System Security Plan updates supporting Certification and Accreditation activities for DoD and Intelligence Community systems.
• Develop and manage metrics, reports, and dashboards supporting Information Assurance training compliance and Workforce Improvement Program initiatives.
• Assist with workforce certification tracking, compliance reporting, and readiness assessments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the Joint Training System to support cyber exercise planning and execution activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Education, or a related field, with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. Additional related experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance and eligible for a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Current IAT Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, CND, GSEC, SSCP, or GICSP.
• Strong knowledge of all four phases of the Joint Training System (JTS):
  • Requirements
  • Plans
  • Execution
  • Assessments
• Experience with Joint Training System programs of record:
  • DRRS
  • JTIMS
  • JLLIS
• Familiarity with the Joint Planning Process (JOPP) and Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) for joint training exercise planning.
• Experience developing curriculum, training materials, and workforce readiness initiatives.
• Ability to travel occasionally in support of training and exercise development events.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Compensation Includes:

• Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000 (depending on experience)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law

This job posting opens on 10/16/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date

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