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Cyber SME Instructor

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2026

💰 $125,000/yr($100,000/yr – $125,000/yr)

About the role

Are You Ready To Accelerate Performance And Strengthen Our Nation’s Security?
At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are currently seeking a masterful Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Instructor to support the Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Cybersecurity Curriculum Program

Work Schedule & Location

Schedule: Hybrid work model.
On-Site Requirement: There is a one day a week on-site requirement at our location in Linthicum, Maryland.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

You are more than just a practitioner — you are a mentor, an evaluator, and a thought leader. You understand that protecting our critical infrastructure requires more than just good tech; it requires highly trained people. You will bring your mastery of identity and access management and security program operations into the classroom (both virtual and physical), ensuring that the curriculum remains cutting-edge, accurate, and highly effective.

Core Impact Areas & Responsibilities

Expert Instruction: Delivering high-impact, engaging instruction for the CDSE Cybersecurity Curriculum, translating complex DoD policies into actionable learning.
Curriculum & Content Review: Serving as the ultimate authority on cybersecurity content, reviewing course materials to ensure absolute alignment with current policies and operational realities.
Subject Matter Leadership: Acting as the go-to expert for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and broader security disciplines, guiding the development of future training initiatives.
Mission Alignment: Embodying Team Carney’s ethos of continuous improvement and performance acceleration within the federal sector.

What You Bring to the Table -Requirements

To thrive in this role and meet the stringent requirements of the CDSE program, you must meet the following criteria:

Education & Applied Experience: Must meet one of the following criteria:

Option A: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university AND at least five (5) years of applied experience in security program implementation and operation within your SME discipline.
Option B: In lieu of a degree, you must have at least eight (8) years of applied, hands-on experience in security program implementation and operations.

Mandatory Certifications: You must hold a current Department of Defense Manual (DODM) 8140 Identity and Access Management (IAM) Level III certification.
Security Clearance: You must possess an active Personnel Clearance/Eligibility (PCL) at the Secret level.
Subject Matter Mastery: Absolute mastery of the knowledge, skills, and policies related to your cybersecurity discipline, backed by substantial, relevant work experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000 annually.
Salary Disclaimer: Actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s unique combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, applied experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Why Join Team Carney?

When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including: