Cayuse Holdings

Ops Cyber Instructor, Developer

Cayuse Holdings

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Keesler Airforce Base • Mississippi • United States

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About the role

  • Design, update, and maintain operational cyber training modules and materials, including lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments, for XCOMM Ops trainees.
  • Ensure technical accuracy, relevance to mission needs, and consistency with evolving client standards and frameworks.
  • Develop training scenarios that simulate real-world incidents and threats to XCOMM operations.
  • Deliver in-depth, hands-on training to diverse audiences, including military operators, cyber analysts, and support teams.
  • Lead facilitation of classroom-based, virtual, or in-the-field training sessions, utilizing advanced instructional tools and methods.
  • Support XCOMM Ops teams by providing mission-critical insight into communications systems vulnerabilities, security protocols, and cyber risk mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct research on emerging cyber threats specific to XCOMM operations and integrate findings into the training program.
  • Actively participate in operational exercises and evaluations to provide technical expertise.
  • Develop assessment tools to evaluate trainee performance and proficiency.
  • Identify areas for improvement in student outcomes and adapt instructional materials accordingly.
  • Prepare after-action reports, lessons learned, and recommendations for incorporation into future training iterations.
  • Coordinate with technical writers, SMEs (Subject Matter Experts), and policy advisors to ensure training alignment with operational objectives.
  • Interface with program managers and client stakeholders to ensure training objectives and deliverables are met on schedule.
  • Assist with training solutions proposal development for contracts when required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree (STEM field) or approved equivalent experience
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required
  • IAT level II certification required
  • 3 years’ cyber-related duties / experience / roles. Examples include knowledge in command line interface across various operating systems, host/network analysis, forensic analysis, scripting languages, terrain mapping, network fundamentals, and/or familiarity of cyberspace defense actions and missions supporting USCYBERCOM.
  • 4 – 6 years’ expeditionary/tactical communications or equivalent experience
  • Bachelor’s degree (STEM field) or approved equivalent experience
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required for Senior position
  • IAT level II certification required for Senior position
  • 5 years’ cyber-related duties / experience / roles, such as knowledge in command line interface across various operating systems, host/network analysis, forensic analysis, scripting languages, terrain mapping, network fundamentals, and/or familiarity of cyberspace defense actions and missions supporting USCYBERCOM for Senior position
  • 5 – 8 years’ expeditionary / tactical communications or equivalent experience for Senior position
  • 200+ instructor podium hours or CCAF ISD certification and/or 400+ instructor hours (on podium) OR CCAF ISD certification for Senior position
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail
  • Ability to analyze systems and procedures
  • Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cyber training moduleslesson planspractical exercisesassessmentscommand line interfacehost analysisnetwork analysisforensic analysisscripting languagesnetwork fundamentals
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailmultitasking skillsself-motivatedteam collaboration
Certifications
Associate’s degree (STEM field)Bachelor’s degree (STEM field)Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibilityIAT level II certificationCCAF ISD certification