Training & Maintenance EngineerHybrid, Columbia, MDAbility to obtain a security clearance (if required) Job Description: Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Training Engineer to join our team in Columbia, MD. This role combines instructor-level technical expertise with comprehensive equipment maintenance management. You will deliver New Equipment Training and advanced courses to Cyber Protection Teams while managing training event logistics and setup through potential ongoing equipment maintenance at the Forge facility. You will work as an individual contributor supporting senior engineers. Job Duties:Training:Deliver New Equipment Training (NET) to Cyber Protection Team personnel at training locationsPresent intermediate-level maintainer and train-the-trainer courses as the program maturesDeliver training on system updates and new featuresConduct hands-on demonstrations and lead lab exercises for studentsTroubleshoot system issues during live training and adapt instruction based on learner feedbackProvide input on developing, testing, and executing training exercisesDemonstrate familiarity with Training Development (TD) capabilities and best practicesExecute logistics duties related to training events, including coordinating equipment pickup, delivery, and shipmentConduct equipment setup and teardown at training locationsManage class resources, including student guides, user documentation, and training materialsMaintain equipment in operational readiness both during training events and at the Forge facility Other tasks may include: Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and component-level repairs (power supplies, memory, NICs, drives, cables)Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and connectivity issuesPerform BIOS configuration, RAID controller management, and storage troubleshootingAnalyze system logs and service status to identify and resolve operational issuesEnsure the program kit remains mission-ready and properly configured throughout its operational lifecycle Minimum Qualifications:U.S. CitizenshipAbility to obtain a security clearance (if required by program)Willingness to travel as mission demands; training events at predetermined locations (development phase) and future Forge locations (post-release, frequency TBD). Locations to include but not limited to TX, GA, HI. Training events are min 4 day events and could be as long as 2 weeks5+ years of progressive experience in technical support, systems administration, or hardware/network repairHands-on experience diagnosing and repairing server and network equipment failuresExperience delivering technical training to government or military personnelDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems methodically and document findingsExperience conducting detailed inventories and maintaining accurate technical recordsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs repeatedly Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in Defense, Intelligence Community, or other government environments with similar mission or infrastructure requirementsHands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls, QNAP switches, or enterprise server platformsFamiliarity with SIEM platforms, Security Onion, or ElasticsearchKubernetes or containerized environment experienceKnowledge of RAID controller configuration and storage optimizationExperience with Ansible automation or configuration managementExperience managing IT asset inventory systems and lifecycle trackingKnowledge of cloud technologies and cloud infrastructure conceptsStrong Linux/Unix command-line competency and ability to interpret technical documentation Training-Specific Certifications & Standards:CompTIA CTT+ (Certified Technical Trainer) or equivalent training delivery certificationCompTIA Security+ certificationCPTD Certification (Certified Professional in Training Development)CPTM Certification (Certified Professional in Training Management)Completion of Army CFD-IC/CFD-DC or Service Equivalent Instructor/Training Developer courseDemonstrated alignment with IBSTPI (International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction) competenciesFamiliarity with ATD (Association for Talent Development) capabilities modelCloud certification (AWS, Google Cloud, or CompTIA Cloud+)Linux+ or equivalent Linux administration certification About Semper Valens Solutions:Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community.At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks and operational processes.We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSemper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.All Jobs at Semper Valens Solutions: https://sempervalens.com/careers