CSSP Security Trainer

Title: CSSP Certification Trainer (TS/SCI)
Location: SCIF-based role (CONUS)
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Employment Type: Contract (via TEKsystems)

Overview

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced CSSP Certification Trainer to support Battle Captains and Cyber Watch personnel in a high-visibility, mission-critical SCIF environment. This role is ideal for a former Watch Officer, Battle Captain, or senior incident responder who has transitioned into technical training and enjoys operating independently while engaging senior DoD leadership.
You will serve as a subject matter expert for CSSP certification training-supporting curriculum development, certification tracking, workforce readiness, and continuous improvement efforts across the cyber Watch community.

What You'll Do

• Support end-to-end CSSP certification training, from curriculum development through operational transition.
• Deliver and oversee CSSP certification training for Battle Captains and Watch personnel within a SCIF.
• Analyze and evolve training curricula, performance objectives, certification standards, and evaluation criteria.
• Develop and maintain training materials, hands-on labs, and certification tracking reports.
• Establish and maintain a community of interest across government, industry, and cyber Watch trainers.
• Support innovation initiatives, future capability planning, and next-generation technology investments.
• Track and report Agency-level training and certification status for the Watch workforce.
• Participate as a CSSP subject matter expert in cyber panels, working groups, and senior-level meetings.
• Build strong working relationships with technology vendors and mission partners.

What We're Looking For

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 7+ years experience in a DoD SOC or CSSP environment
• (DISA or JFHQ-DODIN experience strongly preferred)
• Prior experience as a Watch Officer, Battle Captain, or Incident Responder
• Certifications:
  • CISSP (required)
  • GCIH IA
  • Security+ or CySA+
  • ITIL v4 Foundation
• Experience aligning training to DoD 8140 / CSSP work roles
• Comfortable briefing and presenting to O-6 and SES-level leaders
• Broad understanding of enterprise IT and cyber infrastructure technologies

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Meade, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $72.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Meade,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.