ICS Instructor - Military veterans preferred

Title: ? Instructor / Content Developer Wireless/IoT/SCADA (Sr) 

Department: ?Cyber Solutions/Div 11 

Reports to: Senior Program Manager 

Revision date: 6/10/2025 

FLSA Status: Exempt?  

Location: Columbia, MD? ? ? ? ?  

Level: T2 

Rate of Pay: $150k-$205k  

 
Company Overview 

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.?

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply. 

Position Summary:  

Comtech Systems, Inc. (CSI) is looking for an?Instructor/Content Developer Wireless/IoT/SCADA (Sr)?to manage training and development programs supporting one of our government clients in Columbia, MD. 

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver training on wireless and embedded systems security, SCADA protocol analysis (e.g., Modbus, DNP3), and IoT device forensics.
• Conduct lab-based, scenario-driven instruction using virtual and physical control system environments.
• Train students in vulnerability assessment, packet capture, wireless penetration testing, and device emulation.
• Support course development in alignment with DCWF work roles such as 541 (ICS Security Analyst) and 411 (Systems Security Analyst).
• Integrate threat intelligence and real-world examples of infrastructure attacks (e.g., Stuxnet, TRITON) into instruction.
• Prepare and/or conduct training programs of a nontechnical nature, teach classes, hold seminars, and lead discussion groups.?
• Design and deliver training programs for all levels of personnel.?

• Develop tests and visual aids, conduct training classes, and develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.?
• Formulate a teaching outline in conformance with the selected instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of the specified training needs and the effectiveness of various training methods, including individual coaching, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.?
• Stay current with training and development research, including learning theory, motivation theory, and emerging materials, methods, and techniques.?
• Develop in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and enhancing their effectiveness in current assignments. Evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs.?
• Develop e-learning programs. Confer with management, employees, and clients to gain insight into work situations that require training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies.?
• Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops.?
• Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.?
• Facilitate the execution of all training programs.?
• Monitor training costs to ensure the budget is not exceeded and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
• Modes of Course Delivery:? Instructor Led, Live-Virtual, Mobile Training Team

Qualifications:? 

• 5+ years of experience in ICS/SCADA, wireless security, or IoT security environments.
• Operational experience in cyber operations, red team, or ICS defense roles.
• Certifications such as GICSP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSWP, or CWNA/CWSP.
• Strong background in lab development and student mentorship.
• Familiarity with tools like Wireshark, Kismet, Shodan, ModbusPal, and SCADA simulators.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of working experience in the competency areas of the courses to be instructed (unless otherwise exempted by the government).
• Experience working under general supervision to provide solutions to technical problems of moderate scope/complexity.?
• Demonstrated experience delivering training of a similar type to the courses they are assigned.
• Must meet Cyber Instructor, Work Role ID 712 (NIST: OV-ED-002) standards:?https://public.cyber.mil/dcwf-work-role/cyber-instructor/

• Demonstrated experience delivering training of a similar type to the courses they are assigned.
• Topical Areas:
  • Cybersecurity Analysis
  • Malware Analysis
  • Penetration Testing
  • Cyber Forensics
  • Cybersecurity Investigations
  • Incident Handling & Response
  • Networking
  • Linux
  • Windows Forensics
  • Experienced with frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, and theories.?
• Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active?Secret?clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 2 - 4 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0-2 years of experience.

 
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.