Looking for an Exciting Career Move? It is Waiting for You at BAE Systems!
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
A Technology Instructor/ISD is needed to join a high-performing Agile team operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) in support of a complex, fast-paced program. In this role, the selected candidate will analyze, design, develop, implement, and maintain technical training solutions for enterprise server, network, and platform environments. The candidate will support the creation and delivery of certification-focused training programs, Written Course of Instruction (WCI) materials, and other technical learning products, while also performing task analysis, content development, course maintenance, and instructional delivery to meet program requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain instructor-led and blended learning solutions.
- Develop technical training content supporting server, network, and platform administration requirements.
- Deliver competency-based training for users of technical systems using a variety of instructional methods and learning technologies.
- Analyze engineering documentation, system specifications, technical manuals, and operational procedures to identify training needs.
- Develop lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, job aids, laboratory exercises, assessments, and performance support materials.
- Conduct training effectiveness evaluations and maintain related metrics and reporting.
- Support course validation, pilot delivery, configuration management, and content updates.
- Maintain WCI products and associated instructional documentation.
- Coordinate training product development activities with engineering, technical writing, and program support teams.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- At least 12 years of relevant experience in technical training, instructional delivery, curriculum development, and/or technology-focused education, with experience supporting enterprise IT, server, network, and platform environments.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or technical training development.
- Experience developing technical training solutions for enterprise IT, networking, server administration, or similar technology environments, preferably in a collaborative team setting.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
- Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
- Experience delivering instructor-led technical training using multiple applications or platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- In-depth experience developing technical documentation, training materials, and instructional content.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent development efforts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Education, Technical Communication, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Government, or contractor-led training programs.
- Experience developing and delivering technical training for enterprise IT environments.
- Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, intrusion detection systems/network intrusion detection systems (IDS/NIDS), network address translation (NAT), port address translation (PAT), virtual local area networks (VLANs), access control lists (ACLs), and cloud networking architectures.
- Experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst platforms.
- Experience troubleshooting enterprise servers, systems, and network infrastructure.
- Experience managing training development projects across the full Instructional Systems Development lifecycle.
- Experience developing technical publications, user guides, operational procedures, requirements documentation, and training manuals.
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline, Rise, Captivate, or similar development tools.
- Familiarity with virtualization, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data center technologies.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- At least 12 years of relevant experience in technical training, instructional delivery, curriculum development, or technology-focused education
- Experience supporting enterprise IT, server, network, and platform environments
- At least 5 years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, or technical training development
- Experience developing technical training solutions for enterprise IT, networking, server administration, or similar technology environments
- Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
- Working knowledge of Linux system administration
- Experience delivering instructor-led technical training using multiple applications or platforms
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- In-depth experience developing technical documentation, training materials, and instructional content
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent development efforts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Education, Technical Communication, Curriculum Development, or a related field
- Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Federal Government, or contractor-led training programs
- Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, IDS/NIDS, NAT, PAT, VLANs, ACLs, and cloud networking architectures
- Experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst platforms
- Experience troubleshooting enterprise servers, systems, and network infrastructure
- Experience managing training development projects across the full Instructional Systems Development lifecycle
- Experience developing technical publications, user guides, operational procedures, requirements documentation, and training manuals
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Captivate, or similar development tools
- Familiarity with virtualization, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data center technologies
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
BAE Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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