Security Engineering IT Specialist Instructor SME (Locks)
Company: Ryde Technologies
Location: Vienna
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Security Engineering-IT Specialist Instructor,
SME (Locks) to support our client in Dunn Loring, VA. The SME
Instructor will provide their expertise and instruction in the
installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance and
repair of electrical systems, electronic systems, hydraulic
systems, computer network equipment, installation of
infrastructure, copper power, communication and signal wiring,
coaxial cable and fiber optics and associated equipment. The
incumbent works independently and requires infrequent supervision.
Major Duties: • Provides mentoring, guidance and training to lower
level instructors. Assists with instructor scheduling, proficiency
and training plans. • May serve as a Senior Lock Instructor,
specializing in the performance of GSA Security Container
inspection, neutralization and repair; vault door neutralization
and repair; and installation, maintenance and repair of Diplomatic
Security approved security hardware. • May represent the Diplomatic
Security Training Center on the Interagency Committee for Securing
Classified Information. • Designs and presents hands-on
instruction, lectures, and briefings to audiences on the following
technical security topics: o Security Systems Standards Review and
Inspection o Electrical Systems including Power Regulators and
Uninterruptable Power Supplies o National Electric Code o
Electronic Fundamentals o Basic Computer Networking o Fiber Optic
Installation o Pedestrian and Vehicle Screening Systems o Access
Control Systems o Access Denial Systems o Intrusion Detection
Systems o Public Address and Announcing Systems o Closed Circuit TV
Security Systems o IP Based Video Surveillance Systems o Security
Management Systems o Physical Security Systems o Electric and
Hydraulically Operated Vehicle Arrest Systems o Operation of GSA
Approved Security Containers and DS Approved Locking Devices o GSA
Security Container inspection, neutralization and repair, and
installation maintenance and repair of DS approved security
hardware Works closely with Instructional Design, Systems
Development and Manufacturers to develop and deliver technical
security system training syllabi/curriculum/ lesson plans,
presentation media, administrative/self-study guides, and trainee
reference manuals for technical security devices, systems and
procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Coordinates students, instructors, facilities, and classrooms for
fundamental training course delivery. • Sets up and operates
audio-visual equipment required in support of curriculum delivery.
• Ensures that individual professional development records are
maintained at the conclusion of each course in accordance with
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). • Monitors inventory of
security technical equipment and facilitate classrooms for
training. • Employs applicable Department of State security
standards and other procedures to protect national security
information. • Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in
the performance of assigned tasks. • Travels to U.S. and foreign
training sites. • Employee exercises independent judgment and
initiative on a daily basis and requires infrequent supervision;
recommends improvements to the training curriculum. Active Secret
Clearance Professional Qualifications/Skills: • Fifteen or more
(15) years’ experience in Government technical security
installation or instruction in 90% or more of the security
disciplines listed above. • Seven (7) years’ experience in public
speaking and giving briefings or instruction to groups of ten or
more people. • To serve as a Senior Lock Instructor, twenty (20)
years’ experience in the commercial sector performing GSA Security
Container inspection, neutralization and repair; and installation,
maintenance and repair of DS approved security hardware. • Five (5)
years of supervisory experience preferred. • Two (2) years as a
level III instructor preferred. • Subject matter expertise in a
minimum of 90% of the full Technical Security Systems Curriculum,
or be a fully qualified Subject Matter Expert in GSA Security
Container inspection, neutralization and repair; and installation,
maintenance and repair of DS approved security hardware. •
Comprehensive knowledge of various National Codes such as the
National Electric Code and OSHA safety regulations, as well as
Department of State installation requirements. • Ability to explain
advanced technical concepts to trainees with various degrees of
technical knowledge and ability: from end user system operators,
Regional Security Officers, who must understand system capabilities
and how they can best be employed for the protection of American
lives, Classified National Security Information, and US Government
Property, to highly technically trained and experienced technicians
and Electrical Engineers with years’ of experience in the
installation, programming, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair
of Technical Security Systems. Education: Master’s degree from an
accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education in order to be credited towards qualifications or
equivalent technical training. Years of experience may be
substituted for formal education.
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