NERRTC Cyber Wage Agency Instructor

Job Title

NERRTC Cyber Wage Agency Instructor

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Business and Cyber Solutions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

NERRTC Cyber Wage Agency Instructor

$45.00/hour

Wage (Temporary/Casual) Position

10 Positions to be Filled

Telecommuter

The Cyber Security Instructor coordinates, prepares, and delivers Cyber Security classes throughout the U.S. and its territories. The Cyber Security instructor trains various audiences including state and local emergency managers, government personnel, public sector officials, private sector representatives, and operators of critical infrastructure through courses which focus on strategies and techniques (i.e., identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery) to assist local and state communities improve their resilience against cyber incidents. The Cybersecurity Instructor will use their knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learning success and ensure the overall effectiveness of the course instruction. The Cybersecurity Instructor uses a variety of media to present course materials and is responsible for assisting in curriculum development projects to maintain course relevance and support customer needs.

This position reports to the Training Manager – NERRTC Cyber Programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of related experience in cybersecurity and/or information technology.

• One year of adult education and/or training experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in information technology/security discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Five or more years of experience in IT and systems administration focused on information security, auditing, and/or compliance.

• Current industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, Network +, Security +.

• Five or more years of experience in developing cybersecurity policies, industry regulations, and/or cybersecurity best practices in government and/or industry.

• One year of experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities and weaknesses (malicious code, implementation flaws, etc.). Identifying cyber-attack vectors and actors. (new vulnerabilities, attacks, exploits, etc.)

• Proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• Ability to regularly use computer/keyboard.

• Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day.

• Physical conditioning consistent with movement of training equipment, wearing personal protective equipment during instruction as needed, designing, developing, and deploying curriculum for classroom and online training delivery up to 25 lbs.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values – Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic.

• Exhibit punctuality by arriving at work and scheduled events on time.

• Ability to present course material using a wide variety of media and technolog