About the role
Description
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
Requirements
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