Position: Senior Cyber Range Trainer (Lead) Location: Washington, DC & Remote (U.S.)
Make an impact training the next wave of defenders Serve as the lead instructor and curriculum owner for the AO/SDSO-TD Cyber Range program. You’ll design the learning journey end-to-end, lead high-energy virtual sessions, and keep the cloud-hosted range humming so cohorts leave sharper, faster, and ready for the mission. Training Modality: Live virtual, cloud-hosted cyber range accessible to U.S. Courts users Range Availability: 24×7 during the training week and the week immediately following each event
What you’ll do
Own the curriculum for the Applied IT Security course and related offerings—design scenarios and hands-on labs aligned to AO objectives.
Lead live, virtual delivery and facilitate interactive, role-based exercises reflective of AO enterprise workflows.
Run train-the-trainer for AO staff—coach course administration, scenario design/creation, and provide ongoing guidance.
Keep the range ready—meet availability windows, plan maintenance, and communicate updates/issues promptly.
Integrate independent tools into labs; validate concurrent scenarios and multi-environment support.
Measure what matters—establish evaluation frameworks; collect, analyze, and present learner performance metrics and program KPIs.
Continuously improve—lead AARs and RCAs; manage the improvement backlog and update content accordingly.
Coordinate cohorts with AO stakeholders (up to 25 concurrent students per session).
Be the networking/firewall expert across labs and scenarios, covering protocol fundamentals and security architectures.
What you’ll bring
3+ years delivering hands-on cybersecurity training, cyber range exercises, or blue/red team instruction.
8+ years technical depth in networking protocols (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VPN) and firewall security (policy design, segmentation, NGFW/IDS/IPS integrations).
Demonstrated experience with NIST SP 800-53 concepts and enterprise network architectures.
Proven track record running multi-cohort training (20+ learners) and producing actionable learning analytics.
Certifications: CCNP (Enterprise or Security) and/or Zscaler certification(s) (e.g., Administrator/Professional).
Strong facilitation across mixed-skill audiences and excellent written reporting skills.
Reporting & metrics
Capture and deliver metrics at team and individual levels (e.g., technical proficiency, participation) with clear, insights-driven summaries.
Travel & schedule
Occasional travel may be requested by AO for planning sessions or events.
Schedule aligns to training cohorts and AO time zones; the cyber range remains available 24×7 during training weeks and the week immediately after.
Why Bailey IT
At Bailey IT, you’ll teach practitioners who protect critical systems—and you’ll have the autonomy, tools, and support to build a flagship cyber learning experience.
How to apply
Submit your resume through our careers channel or via your Bailey IT recruiting contact with the subject line “Senior Cyber Range Trainer (Lead)”.
Bailey Information Technology, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.