Role Description
All Native Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor. The position provides stand-up classroom training and virtual training in cybersecurity policy and risk management to a diverse cross section of DOS employees (Foreign Service, Civil Service, and Locally Employed Staff) and contract staff who work in developing and maintaining information technology programs and applications. The incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision.
Essential Functions
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Designs and presents hands-on instruction, lectures, and briefings on cybersecurity policy and risk management related topics.
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Coordinates facilities and classrooms for domestic and overseas training course delivery.
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Sets up and operates equipment required in support of curriculum delivery.
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Reviews course documentation, ensuring course material is up-to-date.
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Assists in the development and maintenance of IT/technical syllabi/curriculum/security lesson plans, administrative/self-study guides, and trainee reference manuals to cybersecurity policy and risk management courses.
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Responds to student inquiries related to course content and Department standards and policy.
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Functions as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in his/her respective field(s).
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Backfills other instructors as required by the Program Office.
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Assists other staff members with their course preparation requirements, as directed by the Program Office.
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Employs applicable Department of State security standards and other procedures to protect national security information.
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Operates U.S. government vehicles, when necessary, in the performance of assigned tasks.
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Escorts un-cleared personnel, when necessary.
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Frequent and/or extended U.S./foreign travel can be expected.
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Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice.
Qualifications
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Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant technical work experience, three (3) of which should include teaching or instructional duties.
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Preferred Technical Certifications: ISC2βs Certification Authorization Professional, FITSP-Manager certification; Certified Information Systems Security Professional-Information System Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).
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Preferred Experience: Working knowledge and application of the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications 800-53rev 4/5, 800-37 rev 2, FIPS 199, and FIPS 200 or similar DOD and Intel frameworks.
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Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred; if none at entry on duty, must obtain the Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification or complete the Department of State Training Tradecraft course (PD505) within 180 days of starting work.
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Two (2) years as a Level One instructor preferred.
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Advanced knowledge of current cybersecurity policy and risk management.
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Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Must possess a valid driverβs license and be able and willing to drive an official U.S. government van/sedan.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Requirements
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Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
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Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
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Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.
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Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
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Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.
Benefits
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The expected compensation range for this position is $115,000.00-$125,000.00 per year.
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We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
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This is a full-time position. Schedule and Hours of Work: Teaching, testing, development, and program management take place based on the needs of FSI, Monday through Friday, 0615-1745 EST.
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A 45-minute lunch break is required for all contractors working five hours or more during the workday.
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The Department of Stateβs workweek is Sunday through Saturday.
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Frequent and/or extended U.S./foreign travel can be expected.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
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Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance.
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Drug-free Workplace.