Server / Network Instructor

• Research, develop, maintain, and update course materials covering server administration, network security, and virtualization.
• Conduct classroom, laboratory, and field instruction for Basic and Advanced System Administration courses.
• Deliver System Administration courses lasting approximately one to two weeks, approximately 7-10 times per year.
• Conduct two-week CompTIA Security+ certification preparation courses approximately 7-10 times per year.
• Conduct JCSE Communications Systems Training courses lasting approximately two to four weeks, approximately 7-10 times per year.
• Proctor certification examinations for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications.
• Develop lesson plans using government-provided templates.
• Provide complete lesson materials within 10 working days of the scheduled class.
• Provide instructor feedback to the government within seven working days following completion of instruction.
• Provide instruction on VMware virtualization, dynamic routing protocols, BGP, VLAN/VXLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, and software-defined networking.
• Adjust instructional methods to accommodate student learning requirements and last-minute changes.
• Maintain professional classroom decorum and report student absences and tardiness.
• Ensure laboratory environments, servers, network equipment, teaching supplies, and classrooms are operational.
• Coordinate with other instructors to standardize lessons and instructional delivery.
• Evaluate student performance through practical exercises and hands-on laboratory activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in network security, systems administration, and virtualization., *, Active Secret security clearance or higher. Clearance must be current and maintained throughout employment.

We are seeking an experienced Server / Network Instructor to deliver advanced systems administration, network security, virtualization, and communications systems training to Department of Defense personnel at a Joint Communications facility located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on technical experience in enterprise networking, server administration, network security, VMware virtualization, routing protocols, and modern network architecture, combined with formal instructional training or significant teaching experience.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Remote work is not available except during government-directed facility closures., Candidates must meet at least one of the following qualification paths:

Certification Path

• Current CCNP, MCSA, or equivalent certification.
• DoD compliance requirements for advanced administrative privileged access to network components and devices., * Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in systems administration and/or network engineering., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field., * Formal instructor or teaching education, OR at least three consecutive years of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in network security, systems administration, and virtualization.
• Ability to work on-site at MacDill AFB Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Required Technical Expertise

Candidates must possess working knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas:

• VMware virtualization platforms.
• Dynamic routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF.
• VLAN configuration.
• VXLAN configuration.
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Software-defined networking (SDN).
• Windows Server administration.
• Network security principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification. Security+ is required for instructors assigned to teach Security+ courses.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Windows Server certification.
• Previous military or Department of Defense training environment experience.
• Experience with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience designing, developing, or maintaining hands-on technical lab environments., * systems administration and/or network engineering: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CCNP, MCSA, or equivalent (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance