Offensive Cyber Operations Instructor

Jobtailor; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dayton, OH seeks an experienced instructor to develop and deliver instruction supporting Cyber-Enabled Air Superiority (CEAS) and related mission sets. You will teach offensive cyber concepts, execution approaches, and operational integration.

You will help students understand how cyber operations are conducted and integrated into broader military objectives, and support curriculum development, instructional materials, tool integration, and scenario-based training.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD offensive cyberspace operations (OCO) and CNO.
• Experience translating operational intent into executable cyber tasks.
• Experience leading curriculum development and training scenarios.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instruction supporting CEAS and related mission sets.
• Teach offensive cyber concepts, execution approaches, and operational integration.
• Help students understand how cyber operations are conducted and integrated into broader military objectives.
• Support curriculum development, instructional materials, tool integration, and scenario-based training.
• Collaborate with other instructors and stakeholders.
• Leverage hands-on offensive cyber experience to train cyber professionals.

Skills

OCO operations

Curriculum development

Military instruction

TS/SCI clearance

Advanced cyber certifications

Education

HS diploma or GED + 12+ years DoD OCO/CNO

Bachelor's degree + 6+ years DoD OCO/CNO

Tools

Offensive tool development

Scripting for cyber ops

Job description

• Develop and deliver instruction supporting Cyber-Enabled Air Superiority (CEAS) and related mission sets
• Teach offensive cyber concepts, execution approaches, and operational integration
• Help students understand how cyber operations are conducted and integrated into broader military objectives
• Support curriculum development, instructional materials, tool integration, and scenario-based training
• Collaborate with other instructors and stakeholders
• Leverage hands‑on offensive cyber, non‑traditional, and Alternate Access Operations (AAO) experience to train and prepare cyber professionals

Requirements

• Experience with military or DoW offensive cyberspace operations, including execution, initial access development, effects delivery, post‑exploitation activities, or offensive tool development
• Experience contributing to offensive mission planning from a technical execution, analysis, or development perspective
• Experience translating operational intent into technically executable cyber tasks
• Experience developing or supporting concepts of support or courses of action for cyber operations
• Experience briefing, instructing, mentoring, or formally training others in technical or operational topics
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance required
• HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with DoD offensive cyberspace operations (OCO) and computer network operations (CNO), or Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience with DoW offensive cyberspace operations (OCO) and computer network operations (CNO)
• Experience with joint cyber mission planning, Type-II and III access, Offensive Cyber Operations, or Off-Net OCO mission sets
• Experience with CCAF‑certified courses, roles, guidance, and responsibilities
• Experience leading curriculum development, training scenarios, or instructional materials
• Experience operating in Air National Guard or Department of the Air Force environments
• Experience in development, modification, or sustainment of offensive tools, payloads, and scripts
• Experience with multiple operational capability areas such as Title 10 and Title 50 environments, cyber, RF, EMSO, EW, space, or telephony
• Advanced cyber certifications such as GIAC GPEN or OSCP Certification
• Completion of Joint Information Operations Planners Course, STO Planners Course, RIOT, FORGE, or Basic Operators Course

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in offensive cyberspace operations, curriculum development, and instructional delivery, with a strong focus on integrating cyber operations into military objectives. Holds advanced cyber certifications and possesses extensive experience in training and mentoring within military environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO)
• Curriculum Development
• Military Instruction and Training
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Advanced Cyber Certifications

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Offensive Tool Development
• Cyber Operations Planning
• Technical Execution of Cyber Tasks
• Post‑Exploitation Activities
• Initial Access Development
• Effects Delivery
• Cyber Mission Planning
• Development of Training Scenarios
• Modification of Offensive Tools
• Scripting for Cyber Operations

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Instructional Delivery
• Briefing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• GIAC GPEN Certification
• OSCP Certification
• CCAF-Certified Courses

Industry Keywords

• Cyber-Enabled Air Superiority (CEAS)
• Department of Defense (DoD)
• Computer Network Operations (CNO)
• Joint Information Operations
• Air National Guard
• Type-II and III Access
• Title 10 and Title 50 Environments
• Electronic Warfare (EW)
• Radio Frequency (RF)
• Alternate Access Operations (AAO)