Lead Cyber Security Trainer

About the role

The Digital Sector is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Trainer to support the DISA GSM-O II TN22 Boundary and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Services Program. The trainer leads the development, delivery, coordination and assessment of cybersecurity training for the TN22 workforce and acts as a senior instructor and subject-matter expert. The role works closely with the Cybersecurity Training Manager, TN22 Program Manager, Service Delivery Manager, site coordinators, technical leads, trainers and Government stakeholders, and may require coordination across multiple sites, work centers and shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, delivery and continuous improvement of cybersecurity training for the TN22 workforce.
• Deliver instructor-led, virtual, hands-on and scenario-based training supporting cyber defense, network operations and CSSP mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain training materials, lesson plans, instructor and student guides, practical exercises, assessments and training records.
• Support training plans aligned to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work roles, contractual requirements, mission needs and DoD 8140 qualification requirements.
• Assess learner performance and training effectiveness, identify training gaps and recommend training, mentoring or remediation actions.
• Coordinate training schedules, facilities, virtual platforms, materials and instructor resources across multiple sites.
• Maintain training documentation, qualification records, attendance rosters and assessment results, and contribute to readiness metrics and reports.
• Mentor junior trainers and brief program leadership on training execution, performance, risks and readiness gaps.

Required profile

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, able to maintain eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, education, instructional design or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience delivering cybersecurity, IT, network operations or operational training in a large or geographically distributed organization.
• Experience developing training content and assessing training effectiveness.
• Ability to coordinate with Government, contractor, technical and operational stakeholders.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of DoD cyber workforce concepts, including DoD 8140 and the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework.
• Preferred: experience with DISA, a Cyber Security Service Provider, SOC or cyber defense mission, collective training events, technical exercises, cyber ranges or scenario-based training.
• Preferred: adult learning principles, instructional systems design, learning-management systems, workforce analytics and training-record management.
• Preferred: cybersecurity certifications such as SANS GIAC, GCIA, GCIH, CASP+, Security+ or equivalent, and instructor or training-management certification.