Cybersecurity Instructor

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Instructor to strengthen cyber operations training at Little Rock Air Force Base in Little Rock, Arkansas. This onsite role supports course delivery, student coaching and assessment, and practical instruction through cyber range operations under general direction, with travel up to 25%.

Role Overview

The instructor will deliver on-site instruction for cyber operations courses, help improve course materials throughout the year, and coordinate with range engineers to support hands-on training in dynamic cyber range environments. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives, with independent determination and development of solution approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site instruction for cyber operations courses, including development and execution of curriculum throughout the year.
• Provide expert coaching, teaching, and assessment aligned with Air Force MACCE and DCO curriculum, including feedback and progress reporting.
• Participate in evaluation of course material and recommend updates or corrections to improve the learning experience.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors and staff to develop, refine, and update course materials in accordance with customer requirements.
• Use cyber range operations during instruction and coordinate with range engineers to support dynamic, hands-on learning.
• Support mobile training needs as part of mobile training teams (MTTs), with travel up to 25%.

Training and Instruction Support

This position includes physical requirements related to developing content and working with systems such as computers and part task trainers. The role may involve setting up equipment and maintaining fine manipulation tasks associated with computer work, including handling small parts in part task trainers.

• Ability to lift items up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a classroom setting.
• May require bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, or crawling to set up equipment occasionally.
• Regular fine manipulation and computer-based work is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience; or Master’s degree and 3 or more years of experience; or PhD with 0 related experience.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following: Linux CLI, Windows PowerShell, and networking concepts (OSI Model, subnetting, protocols).
• Active Secret security clearance preferred and must be capable of obtaining a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Favorable additional experience in any of the following: Mission Generation, Aircraft Components, Functional Mission Analysis, system administration, Mission Planning, cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Programming, cyber threat landscape, intrusion analysis (Diamond Model, kill chains, MITRE ATT&CK), SIEM, and/or cyber threat intelligence.
• Prior experience in educational roles or instructional design is advantageous.

Technologies

• Linux CLI
• Windows PowerShell
• OSI Model
• Subnetting
• Protocols
• Azure
• Google Cloud
• AWS
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Programming
• Diamond Model
• Kill chains
• MITRE ATT&CK
• SIEM

Location, Clearance, and Travel

• Location: Little Rock, AR (onsite) at Little Rock Air Force Base
• Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
• Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
• Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time

Salary

Target salary range: USD 80,001 - 120,000 per year.