Defensive Cyber Warfare Instructor & SME

Aleut Federal LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

401k and match

Job summary

Aleut Federal, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Defensive Cyber Warfare (DCW) Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Instructor to support the 537 TRS Officer Training Course. The role centers on delivering high-quality instruction, developing realistic hands-on training scenarios, and preparing students to identify and respond to evolving cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive cybersecurity operations experience, proficiency with tools like Wireshark and Splunk, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, defensive cyber operations, network defense, incident response, or security operations.
• Demonstrated experience with incident analysis, threat detection, and defensive security technologies.
• Ability to analyze technical information and communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused training environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom-based and hands-on instruction covering Defensive Cyber Warfare principles, methodologies, tools, and operational procedures.
• Provide instruction on network defense, cybersecurity fundamentals, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations.
• Facilitate practical exercises, technical demonstrations, and scenario-based training designed to reinforce defensive cyberspace operations.
• Evaluate student performance through written assessments, practical exercises, and demonstrated technical competencies.
• Adapt instructional approaches to accommodate varying levels of student experience and technical proficiency.
• Maintain instructional readiness through lesson preparation, technical rehearsals, and continuous professional development.

Skills

Defensive Cyber Warfare

Instruction

Cybersecurity operations

Windows & Linux admin

Network defense

Threat analysis

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Splunk

Security Onion

Suricata

Snort

Zeek

Job description

Aleut Federal, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Defensive Cyber Warfare (DCW) Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Instructor to support the 537 TRS Officer Training Course. The role centers on delivering high-quality instruction, developing realistic hands-on training scenarios, and preparing students to identify and respond to evolving cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive cybersecurity operations experience, proficiency with tools like Wireshark and Splunk, and the ability to