Technical Instructor - Sr.

By Light Professional IT Services; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Wellness Program

401(k) Matching

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Education & Training

Generous Leave Policy

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services is seeking cyber warfare training instructors to teach defensive and offensive cyber operations and cyberspace fundamentals in a structured classroom setting in Pensacola, FL. You will coach accession personnel and fleet returnees, ensuring engagement and clear explanations of complex concepts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field (or 6 years of relevant experience), IAT Level II within 6 months, and 4+ years of military instructional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as IT, CS, systems or software engineering; six years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Ability to obtain IAT Level II certification within 6 months of hire.
• 4+ years of relevant instructional experience in a classroom setting for military personnel.
• Strong understanding of cyber warfare, cyber operations, and cyberspace fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training in cyber warfare, defensive and offensive cyber operations, and cyberspace fundamentals in a structured classroom setting (0700–1600) with some after-hours or weekend support.
• Facilitate student engagement and manage the classroom effectively.
• Organize rosters, track student progress, and prepare detailed progress reports.
• Evaluate student assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with senior instructors, engineers, and course developers to align training materials with objectives.
• Maintain currency on course materials and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support to students, peers, and developers for network and platform configurations.

Skills

Cyber warfare

Defensive cyber operations

Offensive cyber operations

Cyberspace fundamentals

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Six years of relevant experience may substitute for degree

Tools

SIEMs

Intrusion detection systems

Threat intelligence platforms

Scripting/automation tools

PCTE

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

We are looking for cyber warfare training instructors versed in cyber warfare, defensive and offensive cyber operations, cyberspace fundamentals, and related technologies to instruct accession personnel and fleet returnees in cyber mission force operations. The ability to thrive within high pressure situations and drive relevant teams to take the right actions are a must.

Positions are full-time on-site in either Pensacola, FL.

• Deliver technical training in cyber warfare, defensive and offensive cyber operations, cyberspace fundamentals, and related technologies in a structured classroom setting from 0700 to 1600 with occasional after hours or weekend support as necessary to support the mission.
• Facilitate student engagement through effective instruction and classroom management.
• Organize rosters, track student progress, and prepare detailed progress reports.
• Evaluate student assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with senior instructors, engineers, and course developers to align training materials with CIWT’s objectives.
• Maintain currency on course materials and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and support to students, peers, and developers, helping resolve issues with complex network and platform configurations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university. Six years of relevant experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain IAT Level II certification within 6 months of date of hire.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in technical instruction to military personnel in a structured classroom setting.
• Strong understanding of cyber warfare, defensive and offensive cyber operations, and cyberspace fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience teaching the following 2000-level training courses Cyber Defense Analyst‑Basic (CDA), Host Analyst (HAC), Network Analyst (NAC), Network Technician (NT), Cyber Threat Emulator (CTEC), Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Course (CTIAC), Cyberspace Operations Planners Course (COPC).
• A graduate of CDA, HAC, NAC, NT, CTEC, CTIAC, COPC, or equivalent service cyber school.
• Experience with Naval Education Training Command, Center for Information Warfare Training, and Information Warfare Training Center instructional policies.
• Experience using SIEMs, intrusion detection systems, or threat intelligence platforms.
• Experience using scripting or automation tools to streamline cybersecurity operations or environment setup.
• Experience with PCTE.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to pass a CI polygraph if requested by the customer. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

Occasional travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job.

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. has been, and is fully committed to equal employment opportunity. Equal Employment Opportunity will remain a fundamental principle, where we seek to recruit the very best candidates. CESI actively seeks to recruit and does not discriminate in employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and physical or mental disability and/or protected veteran status.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.