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Position Overview

SOUTHCOM Area of Operations (AO) | International Travel Required | Employment Arrangement: To Be Determined

Halcyon Group International is seeking experienced cybersecurity instructors to support U.S. Government-sponsored cyber capacity-building and technical training for partner-nation personnel throughout the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of operations. Must be a U.S. Citizen and MUST speak fluent Spanish. Courses will be taught in Spanish.

The position involves instructor-led, practical training delivered in person at international locations. Candidates should be able to teach technical concepts clearly to learners with varying levels of experience and adapt delivery to the needs of the host nation.

This is a recruiting effort for anticipated training assignments, potentially including multiple course deliveries during the year. This is a BASE + 3 Years contract.

Training Areas

• CompTIA Security+ and foundational cybersecurity concepts
• CompTIA Network+ and enterprise networking fundamentals
• Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) concepts, threat detection, incident response, and security operations
• Systems and network administration, Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization
• Cybersecurity policy management, risk management, and governance
• Information and communications technology (ICT) policy and governance
• Advanced security essentials and enterprise defense, including defensive cyber operations, threat hunting, and incident handling
• Software testing and quality assurance, particularly application security testing, vulnerability assessment, and remediation (specialized expertise desirable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led classroom training, demonstrations, and hands-on technical labs to international partner-nation participants.
• Review course syllabi, plans of instruction (POIs), student materials, exercises, and laboratory configurations before delivery.
• Assess student comprehension, adjust instructional methods, and support students during practical exercises.
• Coordinate with Halcyon program personnel and curriculum/lab support teams to resolve technical or delivery issues.
• Prepare required training feedback, attendance and completion records, and after-action observations in accordance with assignment requirements.
• Travel internationally for scheduled training events and comply with applicable travel, security, and host-country requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience in cybersecurity, network defense, enterprise IT, or closely related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience teaching technical courses to adult learners, military personnel, government professionals, or comparable audiences.
• Hands-on expertise in at least several of the training areas above; ability to clearly identify courses for which you are qualified to serve as lead instructor.
• Experience delivering practical laboratory exercises and troubleshooting classroom technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish (and English).
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally for multi-day training assignments.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior training experience with U.S. military, DoD, or international partner-nation audiences.
• Relevant current certifications such as Security+, Network+, CySA+, CCNA/CCNP, CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent credentials appropriate to the courses taught.
• Experience as a certified or authorized technical instructor (for example, CCSI or comparable instructor credentials).
• Background in SOC operations, defensive cyber operations, threat hunting, enterprise defense, and cybersecurity governance.
• Spanish-language instructional ability.
• Experience reviewing or developing POIs, certification-aligned curricula, and hands-on training exercises.

Travel and Engagement

Training is expected to take place at various international locations within the SOUTHCOM area of operations. Assignments may require 1 week at a time away from home across the year. Exact locations, frequency, duration, and compensation structure will be discussed as schedules are confirmed. Halcyon is considering qualified instructors for contract-based assignments and potentially other arrangements based on program needs and applicable employment requirements.

Resume Submission

Submit a current résumé identifying: (1) courses you have personally taught; (2) applicable technical and instructor certifications; (3) experience instructing military or international audiences; (4) international travel availability; and (5) Proof of U.S. Citizenship. Please indicate whether you prefer assignment-based or full-time opportunities.

Halcyon Group International is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring and engagement are contingent upon applicable contract requirements and verification of qualifications.

About the Role

Halcyon Group International is seeking a PSYOP Planner in Doral, Florida, United States. This is an on-site position requiring TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

Provide PSYOP expertise, advice, and planning support to the USSOUTHCOM Commander and staff; assist in planning, developing, staffing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and integrating PSYOP in operations, activities, and investments; draft PSYOP programs, plans, and appropriate Tabs to ensure the organization and subordinate elements have required authorities to execute the mission; support the planning and execution process for all strategic PSYOP throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities

• Provide PSYOP expertise and advice to Commander and staff.
• Assist in planning, developing, staffing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and integrating PSYOP in operations, activities, and investments.
• Support strategic planning requirements.
• Draft PSYOP programs, plans, and appropriate Tabs to ensure the organization and subordinate elements have required authorities to execute the mission.
• Support the PSYOP planning and execution process.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's Degree.
• JPME II, JIOPC, Army Psychological Operations Qualification course (POQC).

Required Experience

• Two (2) years at a combatant command, service component headquarters, or JTF as a PSYOP planner.
• Two (2) years minimum of Joint service.
• Experience as qualified 37A with a minimum three years on PSYOP battalion or group-level staff or operational detachment.
• Three years on a JTF or higher Joint staff (JTF, GCC, Joint Staff, OSD).

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese speaker preferred.

Security Clearance

TS with SCI eligibility.

Compensation

$150,000–$170,000 annually.