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Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

CNO Instructor - Operating Systems (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

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Title: CNO Instructor (Operating Systems)
Department: Cyber Services/Div 12
Revision date: 10/20/2025
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Pensacola, FL
Level: T2

Company Overview
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Position Summary:
Comtech Systems, Inc. (CSI) is looking for professional instructors to deliver Cyberspace Operations (CO) training to Department of Defense personnel at the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), Corry Station, Pensacola, FL.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform duties as CO Instructor for Operating Systems (Windows & UNIX) by delivering highly technical training in a military training environment consisting of lectures, labs, exercises and other delivery methods.
  • Assist with developing CO training curriculum (lecture content, student/instructor guides, exams, exercises, simulations, etc.).

Requirements:

  • All candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Candidates shall provide classroom instruction that teaches assigned students in the manner described in the course Program of Instruction. Candidates shall conduct practical exercises in a laboratory environment, conduct student study hall periods and provide tutoring/remedial instruction for up to twenty students per class.
  • All candidates must possess the ability to incorporate/impart technical knowledge into their training delivery.
  • Assess student knowledge, skills and abilities to gauge student proficiency in topic area.
  • Deliver instruction via interactive synchronous and asynchronous learning activities.
  • Review and analyze training materials and recommend changes.
  • Applicants must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level required by each assigned task.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in adult learning with emphasis on providing instruction to large classes. US Military instructor certification or designation is highly desirable (e.g., teaching certificate, certified professional instructor, master training specialist, adjunct faculty certification, etc.).
  • Applicants should have intermediate-level knowledge/experience in the following areas:

WINDOWS Operating System
  • Workgroup vs. Domain environments:
    • SAM vs. Active Directory
    • Local policy vs. Group Policy
    • Authentication Packages (NTLM and Kerberos)
    • Compare and contrast a Process to a Service
  • DNS:
    • Active Directory Integrated Zones
    • Common Resource Records
    • Zone Analysis
  • Windows API:
    • Subsystem Components
    • Native API
  • Windows Architecture:
    • User mode and Kernel mode components
    • Virtual Memory
    • Scheduling and Dispatch
  • Windows Registry:
    • Keys and values
    • Root keys
  • Active Directory (PowerShell a plus):
    • Group policy
    • Account Management
  • File Systems:
    • FAT and exFAT
    • NTFS
  • Process Management:
    • Memory Requirements
    • Access Token
    • Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)
  • Windows Services:
    • Service Control Manager
    • SVCHOST
  • Additional experience, educational, or certification recommendations beyond those listed above:
    • 3-5 years of experience with Windows 2000, XP, 7, 8, 10, and Server 2003/2008/2012
    • In-depth understanding and experience with file system analysis (NTFS and FAT (exFAT a plus)), Virtual Memory, Boot Process (GPT and MBR), UEFI, Kernel architecture, Process resources and management, Windows subsystem (API)
UNIX Operating System
  • Standard UNIX system architecture:
    • Kernel and kernel modules
    • User and Kernel mode components
    • System calls and lightweight processes
    • Command line interface (CLI) for Solaris and Linux variances
    • File system structure (Superblock, Group Descriptor Table, Block and Data Group)
    • Linux authentication and authorization files (passwd, shadow, and group)
    • Linux Network File System (NFS)
    • Samba security
    • Apache security
  • Enumerating UNIX OS’s:
    • Wireshark, nmap, iptables
    • Host and network-based system security mechanisms
  • Additional experience, educational, or certification recommendations beyond those listed above:
    • 3-5 years of experience as a UNIX-like developer/administrator with CLI experience
    • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS), Oracle (formerly Sun) Systems Administrator, Linux+ (Linux Professional Institute) Certification (LPIC), Security+ or Network+ or similar certifications with at least 3 years work experience at stated certification level is desired
    • DoDD 8140.01/DoD 8570.01-M Level II certifications are desired, but not required.

Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years of experience in Cyberspace Operations (CO). Experience in CO is defined as experience in Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and/or Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
  • In lieu of degree, four (4) years of experience in Cyberspace Operations (CO).

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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