OBXtek is currently hiring an Network Security Systems Instructor IV. Position requires an enthusiastic, knowledgeable individual capable of clearly articulating complex, technical subjects to security professionals possessing various degrees of technical knowledge, backgrounds, and abilities. The instructor must be an excellent communicator and possess solid technical skills in any of the following Network Security Systems (NSS) disciplines: High-Definition Security Video Systems, Data Center Configuration and Management, or Cyber Security Countermeasures. The incumbent requires infrequent supervision or mentoring to quickly
master multiple technical security courses and instructional techniques.

• Completes self-pace comprehensive study and team mentoring by mastering all courses in
  designated discipline and other NSS training topics to teach at least 30 days of course materials. The
  duration of each topic may vary.
• Successfully completes instructor qualification training to include technical proficiency of security
  topic(s) and demonstrates knowledge and skills of instructional techniques based on the Principles of
  Andragogy (adult learning).
• Presents hands-on training instructions by informing, demonstrating, facilitating practice, and
  evaluating student’s comprehension through written exams and lab exercises.
• Prepares training classroom and labs for instruction by accounting for training materials, setting-up
  audio-visual equipment, and testing training equipment.
• Performs closeout activities by completing training records, reordering materials, submitting repair
  requests, and ensuring classroom and labs are operational for the next course.

• Co-chairs and collaborates with the curriculum designers and other stakeholders to define and update
  course structure and content to enrich the learning experience and produce high quality
  training materials.
• Supports outreach to the greater technical and operational communities to integrate relevant
  capabilities, lessons learned, insights from the field, and technology/procedural evolutions into the
  training program.
• Leads the content development for training curriculum reviews and ensures team contributes by
  identifying course objectives, developing course content, determining appropriate instruction
  strategies, and creating course materials and training activities.
• Collaborates and provides guidance to designated instructor team to ensure all training materials are
  accurate and continuously updated to enhance instructional delivery.
• Mentor instructors and leads cross training efforts to increase team’s performance through
  competency identification and assessment

• Active Secret Clearance
• Master of Science or related degree from an accrediting institution to be credited towards
  qualifications or equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be substituted for formal
  education.
• 8+ years of technical skills and experience of installing, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing
  any of the following Network Security Systems: command line interface-based IT equipment,
  electronic systems, IoT devices, network-based CCTV, computer network equipment, installation of
  infrastructure, copper and fiber optic communication and signal wiring, enterprise managed networking hardware, and software configuration. Skills and
  experience should support any of the following:
  o SIEM products
  o Enterprise Linux
  o Microsoft Windows Server
  o Cisco Products
  o Juniper Products
  o Palo Alto Products
  o Advanced Computer Networking
  o Bare Metal Servers with virtualization
  o Networked Closed Circuit TV Security Systems
  o Fiber Optic Installation and Acceptance Testing
• 4+ years in public speaking, delivering briefings, or instruction to groups of ten or more people.
• Working knowledge and current industry recognized expert-level certification supporting any of the
  above types of systems.
• 4+ years of experience in Department of State installation requirements is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to explain technical concepts to
  audiences with varying degrees of technical knowledge and ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to work effectively with all levels of technical and
  non-technical staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• 4+ years of experience as an instructor, adult educator, or consultant in a professional work
  environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Methodologies and other training/instructional design best practices.
• Experience with instructional design and scenario scripting/development to plan, coordinate, and
  develop components of instructional design, establish criteria for training aids, measure effectiveness
  of the total instructional program to provide documentation.