Cyber Instructor

Develops and conducts training or education of personnel within cyber domain.

Tasks

The concrete work activities defined for this role in the DCWF v5.1 spreadsheet. Core tasks are required for the role; additional tasks are associated but not mandatory.

• T2295 additional Develop or assist in the development of computer based training modules or classes.
• T2296 additional Develop or assist in the development of course assignments.
• T2299 additional Develop or assist in the development of course evaluations.
• T2300 additional Develop or assist in the development of grading and proficiency standards.
• T2301 additional Assist in the development of individual/collective development, training, and/or remediation plans.
• T2303 additional Develop or assist in the development of learning objectives and goals.
• T2304 additional Develop or assist in the development of on-the-job training materials or programs.
• T2306 additional Develop or assist in the development of written tests for measuring and assessing learner proficiency.
• T453 additional Conduct interactive training exercises to create an effective learning environment.
• T490B additional Deliver training courses tailored to the audience and physical/virtual environments.
• T491A additional Apply concepts, procedures, software, equipment, and/or technology applications to students.
• T504B additional Participate in development of training curriculum and course content.
• T538 additional Develop new or identify existing awareness and training materials that are appropriate for the intended audiences.
• T551A additional Ensure training meets the goals and objectives for cybersecurity training, education, or awareness.
• T606 additional Evaluate the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of existing training programs.
• T778A additional Plan and coordinate the delivery of classroom techniques and formats (e.g., lectures, demonstrations, interactive exercises, multimedia presentations) for most effective learning environment.
• T779A additional Plan non-classroom educational techniques and formats (e.g., video courses, mentoring, web-based courses).
• T841 additional Review training documentation (e.g., Course Content Documents [CCD], lesson plans, student texts, examinations, Schedules of Instruction [SOI], and course descriptions).
• T842A additional Recommend revisions to curriculum end course content based on feedback from previous training sessions.
• T845A additional Serve as an internal consultant and advisor in own area of expertise (e.g., technical, copyright, print media, electronic media).
• T855 additional Support the design and execution of exercise scenarios.
• T885 additional Write instructional materials (e.g., standard operating procedures, production manual) to provide detailed guidance to relevant portion of the workforce.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

KSA statements define what a person filling this role knows or can do. "Knowledge" is what they must know, "Skill" is what they can perform, and "Ability" is a durable capacity they bring to the work.

• K0282 knowledge core Knowledge of emerging computer-based technology that has potential for exploitation by adversaries.
• K088B knowledge core Knowledge of new and emerging control systems technologies.
• K0952 knowledge core Knowledge of emerging security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• S359 skill core Skill in developing and executing technical training programs and curricula.
• A3009 ability additional Ability to answer questions in a clear and concise manner.
• A3016 ability additional Ability to ask clarifying questions.
• A3022 ability additional Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.
• A3024 ability additional Ability to communicate effectively when writing.
• A3046 ability additional Ability to facilitate small group discussions.
• A3049 ability additional Ability to gauge learner understanding and knowledge level.
• A3070 ability additional Ability to provide effective feedback to students for improving learning.
• A332A ability additional Ability to tailor curriculum that speaks to the topic at the appropriate level for the target audience.
• A3604 ability additional Ability to apply principles of adult learning.
• A3734 ability additional Ability to design valid and reliable assessments.
• A3749 ability additional Ability to develop clear directions and instructional materials.
• A6919 ability additional Ability to determine the best cloud deployment model for the appropriate operating environment.
• A918 ability additional Ability to prepare and deliver education and awareness briefings to ensure that systems, networks, and data users are aware of and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• K0314 knowledge additional Knowledge of multiple cognitive domains and appropriate tools and methods for learning in each domain.
• K0344 knowledge additional Knowledge of virtualization technologies and virtual machine development and maintenance.
• K0942 knowledge additional Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.
• K1125 knowledge additional Knowledge of Cloud-based knowledge management technologies and concepts related to security, governance, procurement, and administration.
• K1136A knowledge additional Knowledge of use cases related to collaboration and content synchronization across platforms (e.g., Mobile, PC, Cloud).
• K1141A knowledge additional Knowledge of an organization's information classification program and procedures for information compromise.
• K3126 knowledge additional Knowledge of assessment techniques (rubrics, evaluation plans, tests, quizzes).
• K3186 knowledge additional Knowledge of computer based training and e-learning services.
• K3330 knowledge additional Knowledge of instructional design and evaluation models (e.g., ADDIE, Smith/Ragan model, Gagne’s Events of Instruction, Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation).
• K3360 knowledge additional Knowledge of organizational training policies.
• K3364 knowledge additional Knowledge of learning levels (i.e., Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning).
• K3365 knowledge additional Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and their use in managing learning.
• K3366 knowledge additional Knowledge of learning styles (e.g., assimilator, auditory, kinesthetic).
• K3395 knowledge additional Knowledge of modes of learning (e.g., rote learning, observation).
• K3588 knowledge additional Knowledge of organizational training systems.
• K363B knowledge additional Knowledge of technical delivery capabilities and their limitations.
• K6210 knowledge additional Knowledge of cloud service models and possible limitations for an incident response.
• S376 skill additional Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• S3942 skill additional Skill in utilizing or developing learning activities (e.g., scenarios, instructional games, interactive exercises).
• S3944 skill additional Skill in utilizing technologies (e.g., SmartBoards, websites, computers, projectors) for instructional purposes.
• S905A skill additional Skill in applying secure coding techniques.

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