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The Senior Education/Trainer Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a highly experienced professional with deep cybersecurity expertise and a proven ability to develop, deliver, and continuously improve training programs. This role serves as an authoritative source of knowledge by providing guidance, validating training content for accuracy and effectiveness, and ensuring curriculum aligns with evolving standards, policies, and organizational needs. The ideal candidate is an engaging instructor and trusted advisor who can lead training initiatives, mentor other trainers, and strengthen program outcomes through high-quality instruction, measurable learning impact, and continuous refinement of training materials and delivery methods.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the design, development, and delivery of cybersecurity training programs that support workforce readiness, awareness, and operational effectiveness
Serve as the authoritative cybersecurity SME for training content, ensuring all materials are accurate, current, and aligned to best practices and stakeholder expectations
Validate course content, learning objectives, and instructional approaches to ensure training is effective, engaging, and outcome-driven
Deliver instructor-led training, workshops, and briefings to diverse audiences, tailoring delivery methods to stakeholder needs and learner skill levels
Mentor and coach other trainers and instructional staff by providing guidance, technical insight, and quality assurance support
Support continuous improvement by evaluating training effectiveness, collecting feedback, and updating curriculum to address emerging threats and evolving requirements
Collaborate with program leadership and stakeholders to identify training needs, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with mission objectives
Contribute to training documentation, knowledge management, and program reporting to support traceability, transparency, and delivery quality
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Education/Instructional Design, or a related field
Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related discipline, including experience supporting education and training initiatives
In-depth expertise in cybersecurity principles, practices, and current threat landscape, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable learning content
Proven experience developing and delivering instructor-led training and mentoring others in a training or education environment
Strong ability to validate and quality-check training materials for accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have:
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GIAC, or comparable credentials
Experience supporting cybersecurity training programs in a Federal Government or highly regulated environment
Familiarity with learning assessment techniques, curriculum evaluation, and training performance improvement methods
Experience collaborating with stakeholders to define training requirements, prioritize delivery, and improve program outcomes