Technical Security Systems Instructor II - IDS Specialist

OBXtek; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

OBXtek in Virginia seeks a Technical Security Systems Instructor to deliver instructor‑led training across five TSS disciplines. The role requires translating complex topics for security professionals with varying backgrounds and strong communication skills.

Expect to teach hands‑on labs, manage equipment, and maintain training records while mentoring new instructors. Candidates with 4+ years in security systems, public speaking, and instructional experience will excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic fundamentals and safety standards is a plus.
• GSA security containers, vaults and locks knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple TSS topics across at least 15 days of material.
• Complete instructor qualification training and adult learning methods.
• Deliver hands-on training with demonstrations, practice, and exams.
• Prepare classrooms and labs, test equipment, and manage materials.
• Maintain training records and ensure labs are ready for next course.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and mentor new instructors.

Skills

Public speaking

Briefings

Instruction delivery

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Instructing

Education

AS degree or equivalent technical training

Job description

Responsibilities

General Description:

OBXtek is seeking a Technical Security Systems Instructor. This requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual that can provide instructor‑led training and clearly articulate complex, technical subjects to security professionals with various degrees of technical knowledge and ability. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following five Technical Security Systems (TSS) disciplines:

I. Intrusion Detection Systems covers alarm systems, alarm sensors, fiber conversion modules, fiber optic communications cabling and infrastructure, uninterruptible power systems, and NEC‑compliant electrical wiring and infrastructure installations.

II. Networks encompass basic computer, network, and IT security skills to install, configure, and maintain security systems.

III. Physical Security focuses on electronic fundamentals, vehicle barriers, public address systems, X‑rays for security screening, and explosive detection equipment.

IV. Locks involve GSA containers and vault doors, mechanical and electromechanical locks, vaults, door hardware, and large format interchangeable cores.

V. Operator comprises a wide range of security equipment and procedures to include alarm systems, explosive detection, locks and door hardware, and access control systems.

The incumbent requires minimal supervision and mentoring to quickly learn multiple topics of instructions and instructional techniques.

Major Duties:

Teaching

• Completes self‑pace comprehensive study and team mentoring of training courses to teach multiple TSS topics covering at least 15 days of course materials. The duration of each topic may vary.
• Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge 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, submitting repair 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 produce high quality technical security system training materials.
• Supports team with course content reviews by providing input and updates to ensure training materials are relevance and accurate.
• Mentor new instructors as well as provides cross‑functional support across teams.
• Participates in cross training to learn additional training topics.

Salary Range: $148,829.72 - $148,829.72 per year. The salary range listed for this position represents a good‑faith estimate of the expected compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to; the candidate's experience, education, skills, certifications, geographic location, project budget, contract requirements, and current market conditions.

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, repairing, and troubleshooting in any of the following GSA approved security containers, locking devices, electromechanical locks, mechanical spin dial locks, vaults, LFICs, pushbutton locksets, electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, IoT devices, IP‑CCTV, computer network equipment, installation of infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring, coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment. It is preferred if skills and experience support any of the following systems:

• Automated Access Control devices
• Hardline, Force Entry and Ballistics Resistance Door
• Door control system
• Explosive detection devices
• Vehicle barrier control
• Public Address System
• X‑ray machines for security screening,
• Basic Computer Networking
• Security Management Systems Enterprise
• Closed Circuit TV Security System
• Fiber Optic Installation

• Experience in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instructions.
• Experience as an instructor is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic fundamentals, National Electric Code, ANSI/TIA-568 standards, and OSHA safety regulations. This requirement does not apply to the Locks and Operator disciplines, however, is considered an advantage to have this knowledge.
• For the Locks discipline a current or former Locksmith or GSA Safe and Vault Technician certification is required.
• 2+ years of experience in Department of State TSS installation 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.

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