Mid-Level Training Subject Matter Expert

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 153,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD seeks a Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert to design, develop, and deliver technical training for operators and analysts in mission-critical environments.

You will act as a technical authority, providing instruction, coaching, and hands-on support to students and junior personnel within training settings, with emphasis on offensive security and cyber mission tradecraft.

Qualifications

• 8 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 12 years without degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical training curriculum, course materials, and hands-on exercises for the training team.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel.

Skills

Offensive security

Training development

SME instruction

JQS/TQS development

OS & networking concepts

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Virtualization

Scripting/Bash/Python/C++

Job description

Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert

You will act as a Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert supporting the training team, where you will help design, develop, and deliver technical training that prepares operators and analysts for mission-critical work. You will serve as a technical authority, providing instruction, coaching, and hands-on support to students and junior personnel within training environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical training curriculum, course materials, and hands-on exercises for the training team.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of offensive security operations and cyber mission tradecraft.
• Experience developing and delivering technical training and instructional materials.
• Experience developing or reviewing Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (TQS).
• Experience with operating systems and networking concepts (security, design, and troubleshooting).

Nice To Have

• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/ESXi, Proxmox, KVM) for training environments.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Bash, Python, C++).

Experience Required

8 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 12 years without degree

Location

Columbia, MD

Clearance

TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range

$153,000 - $182,000