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Cyber Enablers · Work role code 712

Cyber Instructor

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

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 453Conduct interactive training exercises to create an effective learning environment.Additional
  • 490BDeliver training courses tailored to the audience and physical/virtual environments.Additional
  • 491AApply concepts, procedures, software, equipment, and/or technology applications to students.Additional
  • 504BParticipate in development of training curriculum and course content.Additional
  • 538Develop new or identify existing awareness and training materials that are appropriate for the intended audiences.Additional
  • 551AEnsure training meets the goals and objectives for cybersecurity training, education, or awareness.Core
  • 606Evaluate the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of existing training programs.Additional
  • 778APlan and coordinate the delivery of classroom techniques and formats (e.g., lectures, demonstrations, interactive exercises, multimedia presentations) for most effective learning environment.Additional
  • 779APlan non-classroom educational techniques and formats (e.g., video courses, mentoring, web-based courses).Additional
  • 841Review training documentation (e.g., Course Content Documents [CCD], lesson plans, student texts, examinations, Schedules of Instruction [SOI], and course descriptions).Additional
  • 842ARecommend revisions to curriculum and course content based on feedback from previous training sessions.Additional
  • 845AServe as an internal consultant and advisor in own area of expertise (e.g., technical, copyright, print media, electronic media).Additional
  • 855Support the design and execution of exercise scenarios.Additional
  • 885Write instructional materials (e.g., standard operating procedures, production manual) to provide detailed guidance to relevant portion of the workforce.Additional
  • 2295Develop or assist in the development of computer based training modules or classes.Additional
  • 2296Develop or assist in the development of course assignments.Additional
  • 2299Develop or assist in the development of course evaluations.Additional
  • 2300Develop or assist in the development of grading and proficiency standards.Additional
  • 2301Assist in the development of individual/collective development, training, and/or remediation plans.Additional
  • 2303Develop or assist in the development of learning objectives and goals.Additional
  • 2304Develop or assist in the development of on-the-job training materials or programs.Additional
  • 2306Develop or assist in the development of written tests for measuring and assessing learner proficiency.Additional

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 88BKnowledge of new and emerging control systems technologies.Core
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 282Knowledge of emerging computer-based technology that has potential for exploitation by adversaries.Core
  • 314Knowledge of multiple cognitive domains and appropriate tools and methods for learning in each domain.Additional
  • 344Knowledge of virtualization technologies and virtual machine development and maintenance.Additional
  • 363BKnowledge of technical delivery capabilities and their limitations.Additional
  • 942Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.Additional
  • 952Knowledge of emerging security issues, risks, and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 1125Knowledge of Cloud-based knowledge management technologies and concepts related to security, governance, procurement, and administration.Additional
  • 1136AKnowledge of use cases related to collaboration and content synchronization across platforms (e.g., Mobile, PC, Cloud).Additional
  • 1141AKnowledge of an organization's information classification program and procedures for information compromise.Additional
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 3126Knowledge of assessment techniques (rubrics, evaluation plans, tests, quizzes).Additional
  • 3186Knowledge of computer based training and e-learning services.Additional
  • 3330Knowledge of instructional design and evaluation models (e.g., ADDIE, Smith/Ragan model, Gagne’s Events of Instruction, Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation).Additional
  • 3360Knowledge of organizational training policies.Additional
  • 3364Knowledge of learning levels (i.e., Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning).Additional
  • 3365Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and their use in managing learning.Additional
  • 3366Knowledge of learning styles (e.g., assimilator, auditory, kinesthetic).Additional
  • 3395Knowledge of modes of learning (e.g., rote learning, observation).Additional
  • 3588Knowledge of organizational training systems.Additional
  • 6210Knowledge of cloud service models and possible limitations for an incident response.Additional
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 359Skill in developing and executing technical training programs and curricula.Core
  • 376Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.Additional
  • 905ASkill in applying secure coding techniques.Additional
  • 3942Skill in utilizing or developing learning activities (e.g., scenarios, instructional games, interactive exercises).Additional
  • 3944Skill in utilizing technologies (e.g., SmartBoards, websites, computers, projectors) for instructional purposes.Additional

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 332AAbility to tailor curriculum that speaks to the topic at the appropriate level for the target audience.Additional
  • 918Ability 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.Additional
  • 3009Ability to answer questions in a clear and concise manner.Additional
  • 3016Ability to ask clarifying questions.Additional
  • 3022Ability to communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.Additional
  • 3024Ability to communicate effectively when writing.Additional
  • 3046Ability to facilitate small group discussions.Additional
  • 3049Ability to gauge learner understanding and knowledge level.Additional
  • 3070Ability to provide effective feedback to students for improving learning.Additional
  • 3604Ability to apply principles of adult learning.Additional
  • 3734Ability to design valid and reliable assessments.Additional
  • 3749Ability to develop clear directions and instructional materials.Additional
  • 6919Ability to determine the best cloud deployment model for the appropriate operating environment.Additional

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