Joint SOF Trainer (Cyber) IV

UKG; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, seeks a Joint SOF Trainer (Cyber) IV to provide training and exercise support to USSOCOM. The Joint SOF Trainer (Cyber) IV will support cyber strategic and operational planning with the SOF community of interest.

Travel 21-49%, on-site in Tampa, FL; must hold active TS/SCI clearance and demonstrate leadership in cyberspace development and formal classroom delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or professional cybersecurity certifications or 4 years’ DoD cyber experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 4+ years’ specialized cyber experience.
• 6+ years of leadership experience.
• 4 years’ cyberspace development for training and operations.
• Understanding of Joint Cyberspace concepts and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide cyber strategic and operational planning support for the SOF community.
• Create and critique events concepts with real-world planning approaches.
• Develop international/national/operational products and orders for multinational training.
• Support AARs and provide insights to senior leaders.
• Improve cyber integration within the SOF Enterprise.
• Coordinate with Task Management Tool and staff actions.
• Document key points from working groups and conferences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Driver’s license

Cyber planning experience

Joint Cyberspace concepts

Ability to travel

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or professional cybersecurity certs

Tools

Nessus

ACAS

Splunk

Burp Suite

Kali Linux

Ghidra

Job description

Job Category: Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: JOINT001441

• Posted : October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Tampa, FL 33621, USA

Description

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Joint SOF Trainer (Cyber) IV for a high visibility program providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The Joint SOF Trainer (Cyber) IV will support cyber strategic and operational planning with the SOF community of interest.

• Maintain functional currency and relevancy and awareness of SOF and Joint Enterprise cyber operational planning through persistent research of past and current operations, Presidential Policy Directives, DoD Instructions, Manuals, Guides, and Directives; campaign plans, Concept Plans (CONPLAN), Operation Plans (OPLAN), execute orders (EXORD), Joint, Service, and SOF doctrine. Participation as needed in USSOCOM, Service, or Joint Staff (JS) Working Groups; professional conferences
• Maintain functional, cooperative relationships with operational and strategic level planners within the SOF enterprise and the community of interest.
• Support cyber strategic and operational planning with the SOF community of interest.
• Provide subject matter expertise in cyberspace mission planning to include timelines, capability implementation, and execution.
• Create or review/critique events concepts, to include purpose, objectives, broad scenario characteristics, processes, and products to support the mission and objectives of the event’s sponsor; use real-world events and operational planning concepts.
• Create/Replicate international/national/strategic and operational level products and orders to support Theater SOF for a multinational training audience, within Foreign Disclosure (FDO) and Department of State (DOS) export compliance guidelines.
• Provide observations/insights/products to facilitating AARs possibly with participation by senior General / Flag Officers.
• Recommend innovations, methodologies, materials, and procedures to improve cyber integration within the SOF Enterprise.
• Provide input functionally related Task Management Tool (TMT), Joint Staff Action Process (JSAP), E14, and other staffing actions.
• Provide input and support for working groups and conferences to support cyber nexus equities; document relevant key points/discussions and maintain reports on designated portals.
• Provide support to synchronize SOF nexus with Interagency (IA) and partner nation initiatives and equities.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.
• Ability to work in remote and rural environments.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in environments including city, highway, and rural roads CONUS and OCONUS.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 21-49% / Regular Travel.
• This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time.

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At Copperhead Technologies, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Copperhead Technologies is invested in the long‑term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit‑based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

Copperhead Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team .

Copperhead Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Copperhead Technologies' Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team .

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field //OR// professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, Offensive Security’s OSCP, SANS GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or eLEARN Security’s EJPT //OR// 4 years’ experience in related DoW cyber field.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum 4 years' specialized experience in the cyber field.
• Minimum 6 years of leadership experience.
• 4 years’ experience in Cyberspace development for individual, staff, and collective training as well as military tactical and operational experience.
• Detailed understanding and experience in Joint Cyberspace concepts and terminology/lexicon (i.e., CNE, DAM, OCO, DCO, DOD/N OPS), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the development of cyberspace operations strategies, plans, planning documents, and/or orders at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war including Fire Support Planning, Targeting, and Fires.
• Must possess excellent presentation, communication and organization skills with proven skills in formal classroom delivery.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Valid driver’s license (proof of which will be required after hire) and ability to qualify for and maintain company liability insurance through a clean driving record.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of experience participating in long‑range, strategic planning efforts with proven knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning Process.
• 2 years’ recent experience with the SOF Information Environment.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications in lieu of a bachelor’s degree such as CISSP, Offensive Security’s OSCP, SANS GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or eLEARN Security’s EJPT.
• Graduate of Joint Network Attack, Joint Cyberspace Operations Course or TSOC Cyber Planner’s Course equivalent.
• 3 years of experience working with cyberspace intelligence products and understanding how to utilize them to support assessments, planning, and execution of cyberspace operations and exercises.
• 4 years of experience planning and/or supervising the execution of cyber operations utilizing attack methods and techniques (DDoS, brute force, spoofing, etc.), of basic malicious activity concepts (e.g., foot printing, scanning, and enumeration).
• 3 years of experience or knowledge of how modern wireless communications systems impact computer network operations and of general SCADA system.
• Knowledge of Security tool and Network Analysis tool usage and maintenance: Nessus, ACAS, Splunk, Burp Suite, Kali Linux and Ghidra.

Copperhead Technologies offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply

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