
Defensive Cyber Trainer
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Cyber Defense Trainer will serve as the Cybersecurity Curriculum Developer/Instructor and will design and develop training objectives, guides, job aids, course outlines and other course material utilizing instructional design models.
- Provide support in the development of a Weapons and Tactics program in the areas of mission planning methodology, threat mitigation, tool kit employment evaluations, training objectives, and tactics development.
- Provide in-depth instruction on current cyber Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), including offensive and defensive strategies, incident response protocols, and best practices in cyber operations.
- Organize and conduct simulated cyber events to immerse students in real-world cyber scenarios, fostering practical skills and decision-making abilities.
- Develop and facilitate scenario-based exercises that challenge students to apply their cyber skills in real-world scenarios, enhancing their problem-solving abilities.
- Develop recommendations for crew structure for all cyberspace units, to include defining roles and responsibilities for each position, experience requirements, and crew progression.
- Instruct students on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats, including strategies for protecting networks, data, and critical infrastructure.
- Offer training in offensive cyber operations, including penetration testing, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessment techniques.
- Prepare students for effective incident response by providing hands-on training in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cyber incidents
- Minimum Bachelors Degree required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required
- IAT II Certification (such as Security+ or higher such as CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH)
- 3+ years of experience with instructor-led training (ILT), training and development, web-based training and training content and delivery.