Cyberspace/Cyberwarfare Instructor

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available.

Duties

The Cyberspace Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical instruction and training in one or more of the following mission areas:

• Cyber Fundamentals (i.e. basic understanding of operating system internals, cryptographic concepts, identity management, security architecture, cyber operations)
• Cyber Warfare (i.e. conduct and support for cyber mission planning, briefing, execution and debriefing; knowledge of defensive cyber operations, offensive cyber operations, and Cyber Mission Forces) 
• Networks (i.e. TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, wireless, network architecture, traffic analysis)

Course Instructor

• Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone/graduation exercise
• Develop, review, and update Training Plans (TPs), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Training Standards (TSs).
• Integrate changes to doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) into course materials on a recurring basis
• Participate in training advisory boards, curriculum reviews, and training effectiveness evaluations
• Develop and maintain training aids, multimedia content, and e-learning modules
• Serve as an evaluator for student and instructor standardization and evaluation.
• Maintain qualification and currency in assigned courses; complete required continuing education and professional development

Administration & Coordination

• Track and report student progression, graduation rates, and course metrics to unit leadership
• Maintain required documentation, records management, and applicable USSF directives

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in U.S. military Cybersecurity and/or Cyber Operations
• Operational experience supporting deployed, contingency, or combatant command (CCMD) cyber warfare requirements
• Minimum of three (3) years as an instructor in a formal military school, university, or professional development setting; or five (5) years as a briefer/public speaker. A brief demonstration of public speaking will be required within 30 days of contract start to validate abilities.
• Skill in designing and delivering formal instruction to adult learners using multiple modalities (lecture, scenario, simulation, lab).
• Skill in using learning management systems, distributed training systems, simulator platforms, and computer-based training (CBT) tools.
• Ability to analyze complex technical content and translate it into clear, sequenced instruction aligned to performance objectives.
• Skill in writing, editing, and maintaining curriculum documentation to Air Force/Space Force instructional systems design standards.
• Ability to evaluate student performance objectively, provide constructive feedback, and identify remediation requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of operational space experience with increasing responsibility
• Knowledge of space operations doctrine, strategy, and national security space policy applicable to USSF/USAF missions
• Operational experience in a deployed or joint environment integrating space capabilities with ground and air forces

Desired Certifications

•  CompTIA Security+ 
•  CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) 
•  Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) 
•  GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) 

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related technical discipline
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related technical discipline is preferred.
•  Graduate-level coursework in areas such as: Advanced Network Security, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, Cryptography, or Cyber Warfare and Policy.
• Completion of DoD-aligned cybersecurity programs or National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) designated institutions in Cyber Defense or Cyber Operations.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance eligibility is required