Cyber Security Training Developer

Cyber Security Training Developer

Job ID : 292890

Location : Augusta University

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary :

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https : / / www.augusta.edu / about / mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / orientation / welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus :

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus :

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College / Department Information

The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center is the single largest investment in a cybersecurity facility in the nation to date. The $100 million facility will help to fill the current and growing shortage of cybersecurity talent in the state and nation. The Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center represents a unique public / private partnership that includes Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, the University System of Georgia's research institutions, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and other state, federal, and private-sector partners working together to meet this workforce demand and to innovate, train, and strengthen defenses.

The state-of-the-art Center is located in the growing cybersecurity corridor in Augusta, Georgia, that is also home to the U.S. Army Cyber Command and Cyber School of Excellence at Fort Gordon. The Center is located on the downtown campus of Augusta University and houses the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences.

Job Summary

Produce high-quality, workforce-aligned IT / Cyber training courses quickly and consistently. The Training Developer converts approved blueprints and item banks into complete course packages (lessons, labs, slides, quizzes / exams, learner artifacts), performs light NICE / DoD 8140 tagging, packages materials for the LMS, and resolves defects from pilots, enabling reliable delivery to K-12, higher-ed, government, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to :

CURRICULUM DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE : Design, develop, and update multi-modal cybersecurity curricula, labs, and instructional materials aligned to the NICE Framework and DoD 8140. Build lessons, labs, slides, handouts from approved blueprints and templates; maintain consistent voice, formatting, and accessibility standards Integrate emerging cybersecurity threat intelligence, industry standards, and partner requirements into courseware. Ensure all content is engaging, technically accurate, and meets adult learning best practices.

PILOT SUPPORT AND DEFECT REMEDIATION : Support teach-backs / pilots, collect feedback, resolve content defects within SLAs, and re-issue versioned materials.

ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION : Assemble quizzes / exams from vetted item banks; map items to outcomes; maintain version control and change logs.

LMS PACKAGING & SECTION READINESS : Package content for Canvas; provide section-ready shells, metadata, rubrics, and upload instructions for the Training Director.

WORKFORCE MAPPING : Apply light NICE / DoD 8140 tags using provided mapping worksheets; attach alignment artifacts to course folders.

DOCUMENTATION & REUSE : Maintain runbooks, lab checklists, asset lists, and quick start guides for instructors; ensure artifact reuse across offerings.

COLLABORATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT : Partner with Training Team on schedules, readiness, and quality; participate in item-analysis reviews and content refresh cycles.

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT : Provide limited classroom or lab instruction (approximately 5% of time) in cybersecurity or related IT subjects as needed to support GCITC course delivery. Facilitate hands-on learning, reinforce technical concepts, and assess learner understanding in alignment with course objectives and NICE Framework competencies.

OTHER : Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in IT / Cyber / IS or related field.

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in IT / Cyber or related field and 5+ years building courseware / technical content and 1 relevant certification required (2+ preferred).

OR

organization and 7+ years creating technical courseware / labs or detailed technical documentation in IT / Cyber and 2+ relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+ / Linux+; Cisco CCNA / CyberOps; AWS Cloud Practitioner / Associate; entry-level GIAC).

Preferred Qualifications

IT or cyber related professional certifications

Knowledge of NIST frameworks, cybersecurity industry, key players, trends, and opportunities

Prior experience working with recognized professional education or credentialing granting organizations

Knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy and relevant theory and best practices for adult education and training

Experience in utilizing learning management systems and other academic technologies to deliver instruction

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Experience with item banks, rubrics, and pilot remediation

Exposure to K-12 / CTAE or workforce programs

Additional certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AWS-SA, Linux+, CEH, PMP) relevant to course topics

Experience with cyber ranges, virtual lab orchestration, and / or AI-driven learning technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Virtual learning environments

Target audience requirements

Cybersecurity principles and practices and IT security principles and practices

Learning assessment tools and techniques (at the level of assembling items from banks)

Instructional design principles and practices

Instructional design models and frameworks

Bloom's Taxonomy learning levels

LMS systems and software

Training systems and software

Media production tools and techniques

Computer networking and network security principles and practices

SKILLS

Developing instructional materials

Performing technical writing

Developing learning activities

Communicating effectively

Collaborating with others

Applying critical thinking

Incorporating feedback

Solving problems

ABILITIES

Maintain confidentiality

Produce cybersecurity instructional materials

Develop technical training curriculum and resources (within provided blueprints)

Develop training modules and classes

Develop training assignments

Create interactive learning exercises

Perform periodic reviews of learning materials for accuracy and currency

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift : Days / M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band : B11

Salary : Minimum $56,600 / annually

Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.

Recruitment Period : Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties : the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

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