Instructor - Data Center Specialty

The Light Brigade, Inc.; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Light Brigade, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Instructor to deliver hands‑on fiber optic training and support course development for our specialty data center programs. The role may include theory delivery in virtual classrooms and expansion into other Light Brigade courses as needed.

Ideal candidates excel in clear communication, attention to detail, and engaging with students, customers, and internal teams. Requires extensive travel to customer sites and training facilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in fiber optics including data center applications and test equipment.
• Ability to convey fiber optic theory to beginners and professionals.
• Assess classroom audience and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Deliver training in-person and in a virtual classroom.
• Create, edit, and review educational content for presentations and printed materials.
• Strong communication and attention to detail; ability to engage with teams, customers, attendees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Light Brigade and customer-specific content for classes.
• Submit paperwork for billing and class close-outs.
• Onboard or cross-train new and existing Light Brigade instructors and contractors.
• Update and create course materials with the Learning Development team.
• Assist warehouse staff with equipment needs.
• Travel ~85% (40 weeks per year), including potential weekend travel.

Skills

Fiber optics

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Classroom assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

The Data Center Instructor role is responsible for delivering high-quality fiber optic training, managing classroom and equipment setup, and assisting with course development in support of our specialty data center courses. While this role is specifically focused on the hands-on training portion of these customer-specific training courses, the instructor also may be requested to deliver theory content in our virtual classroom or to expand their instruction expertise to other Light Brigade courses. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, customers, and course attendees alike.

Key responsibilities include:

Proper delivery of Light Brigade and customer-specific content for assigned classes.

Submit paperwork in a timely manner to facilitate billing and class close-outs.

Onboard or cross-train new and existing Light Brigade instructors and contractors.

Update and create course materials in conjunction with the Learning Development team.

Assist warehouse staff with equipment needs.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

Proficiency in many disciplines of fiber optics including but not exclusive to basic fiber optics, data center applications, and optical test equipment.

Ability to convey fiber optic theory and concepts to audiences ranging from complete beginners to highly knowledgeable professionals across all areas of the fiber optic industry.

Able to assess the classroom audience and adjust instruction as needed to ensure that topics are understood without overcomplicating the information.

Able to deliver fiber optic training courses both in-person and in an online virtual classroom.

Capacity to create, edit, and review educational content for use in presentations and printed materials.

Working Conditions:

95% standing, 5% sitting for most instruction weeks

Various environments including classrooms, labs, warehouses, and garages

In contact with multiple people weekly

Approximately 85% travel (40 weeks per year, average), 10% working locally or from home, and 5% vacation time

Travel through airport, on airplanes, and rental cars

Weekend travel may be required

Instruction weeks can be up to 65 hours including instruction and travel time

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and be active for up to 10 hours a day in a classroom or lab setting.

Ability to lift and transport boxes and cases up to 65 pounds.

Comfortable working with a team of instructors most weeks.

Keeping healthy, mentally and physically, is highly recommended.

About Light Brigade

In 1987, Light Brigade started the crusade to broaden the industry's fiber optic skills training and knowledge. Today, Light Brigade is regarded as the Leader in Fiber Optic Skills Training. For nearly 40 years, Light Brigade has offered worldwide, state-of-the-art, instructor-led, certified fiber optic training courses and hands-on skills training for industry professionals. Light Brigade has trained nearly 100,000 technicians, installers, engineers, designers, and other support staff from a variety of industries worldwide, equipping them with the skills required to move forward in their careers.

With extensive theoretical and practical experience, Light Brigade’s training courses focus on fiber optic installation, testing, troubleshooting, engineering, and design. Fiber optic training courses provided by Light Brigade focus on general fiber optics, data centers, utilities, FTTH installation and design, along with specialized workshops and niche-focused topics. Light Brigade has partnered with leading industry bodies to provide certification for our industry-leading training courses.