"Cyber Security Training Developer"

Cyber Security Training Developer

Job ID: 292890
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time

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 (IT/Cyber/IS or related).
OR
Associate's degree (IT/Cyber or related) 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.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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