Mid-Level Training Subject Matter Expert with Security Clearance

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 work.

You will collaborate with instructors, curriculum developers, and leadership to keep materials current, create hands-on exercises, and mentor junior personnel while ensuring security and networking concepts are integrated into the curriculum.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or 4 additional years of experience without a degree.
• Develop technical training curriculum, course materials, and hands-on exercises.
• Instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel as SME.
• Experience developing or reviewing Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (TQS).
• Experience with operating systems and networking concepts (security, design, and troubleshooting).

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.
• 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).

Skills

Offensive security operations

Technical training development

JQS & TQS

OS & networking concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

4+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VMware/ESXi

Proxmox

KVM

Job description

Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert The Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert will support the training team by designing, developing, and delivering technical training that prepares operators and analysts for mission-critical work. This role involves collaborating with instructors, curriculum developers, and mission leadership to ensure course materials are up-to-date and relevant.

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.
• 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).

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 4 additional years without degree Location: Columbia, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Salary Range: $153,000 - $182,000

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