CNO Instructor (Defensive Cyberspace Operations) - TS/SCI w Poly - Military veterans preferred

Title:                                    CNO Instructor (Defensive Cyberspace Operations) 

Department:                       Cyber Services/Div 12

Revision date:                    10/2/2025

FLSA Status:                        Exempt 

Location:                              Pensacola, FL

Level:                                    T2

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.

Responsibilities:

Comtech Systems, Inc. (CSI) is looking for professional instructors to deliver Cyberspace Operations (CO) training to Department of Defense personnel at the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), Corry Station, Pensacola, FL.  

• Perform duties as a Defensive Cyberspace Operations Instructor by delivering highly technical training in a military training environment consisting of lectures, labs, exercises, and other delivery methods.
• Assist with developing CO training curriculum (e.g., lecture content, student/instructor guides, tests, exercises, simulations).

Requirements:

• All candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Candidates shall provide classroom instruction that teaches assigned students in the manner described in the course Program of Instruction.  Candidates shall conduct practical exercises in a laboratory environment, conduct student study hall periods, and provide tutoring/remedial instruction for up to twenty students per class.
• All candidates must possess the ability to incorporate/impart technical knowledge into their training delivery.
• Assess student knowledge, skills, and abilities to gauge student proficiency in topic areas.
• Deliver instruction via interactive synchronous and asynchronous learning activities.
• Review and analyze training materials and recommend changes.
• Applicants must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level required by each assigned task.

Qualifications: 

• Experience in adult learning with an emphasis on providing instruction to large classes.  US Military instructor certification or designation is highly desirable (e.g., teaching certificate, certified professional instructor, master training specialist, adjunct faculty certification).
• Applicant should have intermediate-level knowledge/experience in the following areas, unless otherwise indicated:
• Encryption technologies
  • Symmetric/Asymmetric
  • Hashes
  • Checksums
• IDS/IPS
  • Experience managing IDS/IPS is a plus
  • Active vs. Passive
  • Topologies
• Analysis tools (Advanced-Level)
  • Wireshark
  • Snort - write Snort signatures and recognize Snort triggers
• Exploitation Techniques and Recognition in Packet Captures (Advanced-Level)
  • Use Wireshark to recognize exploits against commonly exploited ports and common exploit signatures (KAHT, lsass, SADMIN)
• Social engineering (Advanced-Level)
  • Knowledge of phishing techniques, road apple, drive-by downloads

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years of experience in Cyberspace Operations (CO).  Experience in CO is defined as experience in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and/or Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
• In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of experience in Cyberspace Operations (CO).  
• Additional experience, educational, or certification recommendations beyond those listed above:
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Computer Network Defense (CND) analyst.
• Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or ISC² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is desired.
• DoDD 8140.01/DoD 8570.01-M Level II certifications are desired, but not required.

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.