Accreditation by a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Training Center.
A current CCNA Routing and Switching certification, or higher, earned or renewed within the last two years.
At least six months of experience instructing CCNA Exploration or Routing and Switching materials.
CTT+ certification or equivalent, or at least two years of formal technical teaching experience.
At least two years of proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Bash, or a CCD Basic+ certification.
DoD 8140.01 IAT Level 2 certification or higher.
Proficiency in Git, GitHub, and GitLab.
Graduation from a 17-series MOS course, CCTC, CNOQC, or possession of an OSCP.
Two years of tactical experience on a Combat Mission Team in Offensive Cyberspace Operations or a Cyber Protection Team in Defensive Cyberspace Operations.
Graduation from a 17-series MOS course or sister-service equivalent.
Expertise in Department of Defense Information Network best practices, hacking methodologies, digital forensics, protocol analysis, telecommunications, and Industrial Control Systems/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.
At least two years of service in the Cyber Mission Force with experience as a Mission Commander, Operations Officer, or Team Lead.
Mastery of Title 10 and Title 50 authorities, Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment, the Joint Targeting Cycle, the Joint Planning Process, and the relationship between the National Security Agency and United States Cyber Command.
At least two years of experience delivering full-length training materials.
Graduation from the Mission Commander Course or direct mission commander/signals intelligence experience emphasizing computer network operations and digital network intelligence.
Proficiency in writing and tailoring content for officer-level audiences.
Ability to maintain all instructor and writer qualifications identified for 17A BOLC-B Common Core and JLD modules.
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive technical and operational training for the Cyber Warfare Officer Basic Officer Leader Course.
Deliver classroom instruction across networking, programming, defensive and offensive operations, and mission command.
Develop and tailor advanced curriculum for officer-level audiences.
Shape the training of Cyber Officers through instruction and curriculum development.
Maintain the instructor and writer qualifications required for the assigned modules.
Description
Position Summary
Lead the comprehensive technical and operational training for the Cyber Warfare Officer Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC). This high-impact role covers a diverse curriculum including Networking, Programming, Defensive/Offensive Operations, and Mission Command. The instructor is responsible for shaping the next generation of Cyber Officers through both classroom instruction and advanced curriculum development.
Requirements
Specific Module Requirements
A. Cisco Networking (CCNA)
Credentialing: Must be accredited by a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Training Center (ITC).
Certification: Hold a current CCNA Routing and Switching (or higher) certification, earned or renewed within the last two years.
Experience: Minimum 6 months of experience instructing CCNA Exploration or Routing and Switching materials.
B. Programming, Scripting, & Technical Core (PnS/ CCTC)
Technical Instruction: CTT+ (or equivalent) OR 2+ years of formal technical teaching experience.
Development Skills: 2+ years of proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and BASH OR a CCD Certification (Basic+).
Compliance: Must hold DoD 8140.01 IAT Level 2 or higher and be proficient in Git/GitHub/GitLab.
Education: Graduate of a 17-series MOS course (17C, 17A, 170A, 25D, 255S), CCTC, CNOQC, or hold an OSCP.
C. CyberspaceResponseAssessment(CsRA)
Operational Experience: 2 years of tactical experience on a Combat Mission Team (CMT) in OCO or a Cyber Protection Team (CPT) in DCO.
Instructional Pedigree: Graduate of a 17-series MOS course (or sister service equivalent).
Technical Breadth: Demonstrated expertise in DoDIN best practices, hacking methodologies, digital forensics, protocol analysis, telecommunications, and ICS/SCADA.
D. Mission Commander Course (MCC)
Command Experience: Minimum 2 years of service in the Cyber Mission Force (CMT, NMT, or JFHQ-C staff) with experience as a Mission Commander, Operations Officer, or Team Lead.
Knowledge Domains: Mastery of Title 10/Title 50 authorities, JIPOE, Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC), Joint Planning Process (JPP), and the relationship between NSA and USCYBERCOM.
Instruction: 2+ years of experience delivering full-length training materials.
Qualification: Graduate of the Mission Commander Course (MCC) OR direct MC/SIGINT experience with an emphasis on CNO and digital network intelligence.
General Requirements
Instructional Design: Proficiency in writing and tailoring content for officer-level audiences.
Administrative: Maintain all instructor/writer qualifications identified for 17A BOLC-B Common Core and JLD modules.