Instructor Leader / Training Program Director Wyckoff, NJ Clearance: Full Time Leadership Team Experienced Position Summary A dynamic Instructor Leader / Training Program Director to take ownership of our rapidly growing training business. This individual will lead the full lifecycle of our training programs, including but not limited to developing and delivering technical courses, managing strategic training partnerships, expanding our partner ecosystem, and serving as Lead Instructor on select government contracts. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical training expertise with business development acumen, thrive in a collaborative consulting environment, and represent Solutions across government, commercial, academic, and partner communities. Key Responsibilities Instructor Management Build, manage, and mentor a pool of certified instructors. Provide coaching and leadership to ensure instructor effectiveness and student success. Expand capacity by recruiting practitioners with dual delivery and teaching expertise. Course Development & Delivery Design, write, and deliver technical training courses, primarily in cybersecurity. Deliver training in ITSM/ITIL where applicable. Serve as Lead Instructor in private and public sector training contracts. Training Business Leadership Own the full training lifecycle: sales, logistics, ordering courses and exam vouchers, and managing student registrations. Manage and grow relationships with training partners (DVMS Institute, Hack The Box, Infosec Institute, etc.). Resell and deliver partner training courses (onsite and VILT). Expand partner-based revenue by leveraging instructor resources and building strategic alliances. Strategic Alignment Champion and fully embrace our strategic role with the DVMS Institute, aligning training programs to its solutions and service models Lead internal training programs: awareness training, employee development plans, and ongoing staff training initiatives. Drive growth in SkillsTXs SFIA-based skills assessment platform, building new service capabilities. Education & Workforce Development Collaborate with colleges and universities on cyber programs. Support and expand Solutions s Cybersecurity Internship Program. Pursue and manage workforce development grants. Framework Expertise Apply knowledge of the NIST NICE Framework, NIST educational guidance, and federal training requirements in shaping curricula. Apply knowledge of the SFIA Framework while conducting Skills-based assessments. Required Qualifications Proven ability to write and deliver technical training in cybersecurity. Demonstrated success managing training programs, instructor teams, and partnerships. Experience leading training capture efforts in Federal, SLED, and commercial markets. Strong knowledge of the NIST NICE & SFIA Framework and related educational standards. Knowledge of the SFIA Framework for skill maturity level rating Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity & Risk Management Frameworks Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., ISC CISSP, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/CASP+, Cisco) required. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Must reside within 4 hours of our Wyckoff, NJ HQ; 2 hours preferred Desired Skills & Certifications IT Service Management and ITIL certification. Experience with SkillTX or other skills assessment platforms. Familiarity with DVMS frameworks (CPD, Z-X, 3D Knowledge). Experience in grant development and academic program collaboration. Education & Experience Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Masters preferred). 7+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, ITSM/ITOM, or technical training. 3+ years in a leadership role managing training programs, contracts, or instructors. Leadership Experience Do you have at least 3 years of proven technical leadership and management experience (managing teams, programs, or training contracts)? Vendor/Training Partner Management Have you worked with vendors and training partners in a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) or Partner Business Manager capacity? Government Training Experience Have you delivered training in the Federal or State government sector (instructor role or training leadership, course/program development)? Industry Certifications Do you hold at least 3 industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CompTIA, ISC, ISACA, Cisco, etc.)? Certified Instructor Credential Do you have verifiable evidence of being a certified instructor (e.g., CompTIA CTT+, ISC Authorized Instructor, Cisco CCSI, etc.)? Clearance Eligibility Do you currently hold a DoD or equivalent Secret clearance currently hold Top Secret (active) currently hold Secret (active) eligible but not active Location Requirement: Do you live within commuting distance (by car) of Wyckoff, NJ (2 hours preferred, 4 hours maximum)?
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