Cyberspace Operations Instructor (Networking) - Comtech

Job Title: Cyberspace Operations Instructor (Networking)
Location: Pensacola, FL

This position will be located in Pensacola, FL., and requires all work to be performed onsite.  

In addition, this position requires US Citizenship and an active US government-issued top-secret clearance with poly

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Comtech Systems, Inc. (CSI) is looking for professional instructors to deliver Cyberspace Operations (CO) training to Department of Defense personnel at the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), Corry Station, Pensacola, FL.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation. We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market. A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce and market innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world.

CSI is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space.  In order to help our customers, combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment.  Comtech designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.  We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions.  Our market segments consist of: Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security Solutions.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Perform duties as CO Instructor for Networking by delivering highly technical training in a military training environment consisting of lectures, labs, exercises and other delivery methods.
• Assist with developing CO training curriculum (lecture content, student/instructor guides, exams, exercises, simulations, etc.).

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level required by each assigned task.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• All candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills.  Candidates shall provide classroom instruction that teaches assigned students in the manner described in the course Program of Instruction.   Candidates shall conduct practical exercises in a laboratory environment, conduct student study hall periods and provide tutoring/remedial instruction for up to twenty students per class.
• All candidates must possess the ability to incorporate/impart technical knowledge into their training delivery.
• Assess student knowledge, skills and abilities to gauge student proficiency in topic area.
• Deliver instruction via interactive synchronous and asynchronous learning activities.
• Review and analyze training materials and recommend changes.
• DoDD 8140.01/DoD 8570.01-M Level II certifications are desired, but not required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years of experience in Cyberspace Operations (CO).  Experience in CO is defined as experience in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and/or Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
• In lieu of degree, four (4) years of experience in Cyberspace Operations (CO).  
• Experience in adult learning with emphasis on providing instruction to large classes.  US Military instructor certification or designation is highly desirable (e.g., teaching certificate, certified professional instructor, master training specialist, adjunct faculty certification, etc.).
• Unless otherwise stated, applicant should have intermediate-level knowledge/experience in the following areas:

• OSI Model and TCP/IP protocol suite (Advanced Level)
• IPV4 and IPV6 (Advanced Level)
• Subnetting, Supernetting, and Variable Length Subnet Masking (Advanced Level)
• Functionality of common application layer protocols and services to include, but not limited to:
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • FTP
  • HTTP
  • TFTP
  • SNMP
• Routing and Switching methodologies
• Network Address Translation
• Basic Protocol Analysis of IP, TCP, and UDP headers
• VPNs and VLANs
• Cloud-Based Computing Fundamentals
• Experience configuring networks with routers and switches, to include VLANs
• Network traffic flow, and loop avoidance (Advanced Level)
• Static routes and dynamic routing protocols to include OSPF
• Protocol analysis w/ tools such as Wireshark
• Understanding network attacks and defense
• Writing router Access Control Lists (ACLs)

• Additional experience, educational, or certification recommendations beyond those listed above:

• Network+, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent is desired

Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan and Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Bereavement and jury duty leave

CSI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.