Network Security Systems Instructor II

OBXtek; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OBXtek is seeking a Network Security Systems Instructor to support a US Department of State contract. The role requires clear communication of complex topics to security professionals and strong knowledge across NSS disciplines.

You will teach, develop curricula, and mentor other instructors in a dynamic, multi-topic training environment. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of technical NSS experience, strong public speaking skills, and the ability to deliver hands-on labs and exams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; education may substitute for experience.
• 4+ years of technical experience with NSS disciplines and related systems.
• Experience presenting to security professionals and training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple topics covering at least 15 days of course material.
• Complete instructor qualification training and demonstrate instructional techniques.
• Lead hands-on training with exams and lab exercises.
• Prepare classrooms and labs, and maintain training materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers and mentor new instructors.

Skills

Public speaking

Instructor experience

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM products

Enterprise Linux

Windows Server

Cisco products

Juniper products

Palo Alto products

Advanced networking

Bare metal virtualization

CCTV security systems

Fiber optic testing

Job description

Responsibilities

General Description:

OBXtek is seeking a Network Security Systems Instructor to support a US Department of State contract. The Network Security Systems Instructor position requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual capable of clearly articulating complex, technical subjects to security professionalspossessingvarious degrees of technical knowledge, backgrounds, and abilities. The instructor must be an excellent communicator andpossesssolid technical skills in any of the following Network Security Systems (NSS) disciplines: High-Definition Security Video Systems, Data Center Configuration and Management, or Cyber Security Countermeasures. The incumbent requires minimal supervision and mentoring to quickly learns multiple topics of instructions and instructional techniques.

Major Duties:

Teaching

• Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training courses to teach multiple training topics covering at least 15 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary.

• Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technicalproficiencyof security topic(s) anddemonstratesknowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of Andragogy (adult learning).

• Presents hands-on training instructions by informing,demonstrating, facilitating practice, and evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.

• Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.
• Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials,submittingrepair requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course.

Curriculum Development

• Collaborates with the curriculum designers to help define course structure and content to producehigh qualitytechnical security system trainingmaterials.

• Supports team with course content reviews by providing input and updates to ensure training materials are relevance andaccurate.

• Mentor new instructors as well as provides cross-functional support across teams.

• Participates in cross training to learnadditionaltraining topics

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications/Skills:

• Associate of Science or related degree from an accrediting institution to be credited towards qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be substituted for formal education.
• 4+ years of technical skills and experience of installing, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing any of the following Network Security Systems: command line interface-based IT equipment, electronic systems, IoT devices, network-based CCTV, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper and fiber optic communication and signal wiring, enterprise managed networking hardware, and software configuration. Skills and experience should support any of the following:

o SIEM products

o Enterprise Linux

o Microsoft Windows Server

o Cisco Products

o Juniper Products

o Palo Alto Products

o Advanced Computer Networking

o Bare Metal Servers with virtualization

o Networked Closed Circuit TV Security Systems

o Fiber Optic Installation and Acceptance Testing

• Experience in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.

• Prior experience in an instructor position is preferred.

• Working knowledge and current industry recognized Associate-level certification supporting any of the above types of systems.

• Experience with Department of State installation requirements is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge and ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance

Security Clearance

Secret

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and industry standard quality practices such as CMMC Level-2, CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law