Senior Technical Security Systems Instructor

OBXtek; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

OBXtek is seeking a Technical Security Systems Instructor to provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex technical subjects to security professionals with varying levels of technical knowledge. The role covers five TSS disciplines and requires strong communication, public speaking, and instructional design skills.

The incumbent will mentor instructors, develop training materials, and deliver hands-on training with exams and labs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years installing, repairing, and troubleshooting security systems.
• 3+ years in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to explain technical concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple TSS topics across at least 25 days of course materials.
• Complete instructor qualification training and apply adult learning principles.
• Provide hands-on training with demonstrations, practice, and exams.
• Prepare training classrooms and labs, set-up AV equipment.
• Closeout training records, reorder materials, submit repair requests, and ensure labs are ready for next course.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers to develop training material and participate in content reviews.
• Mentor instructors and provide cross-functional support across teams.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Instructor experience

Adult learning knowledge

Security systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science or related degree

Job description

OBXtek is seeking a Technical Security Systems Instructor to provide instructor-led training and clearly articulate complex technical subjects to security professionals with varying levels of technical knowledge. The role covers five TSS disciplines and requires strong communication, public speaking, and instructional design skills.

The incumbent will mentor instructors, develop training materials, and deliver hands-on training with exams and labs.