April 23, 2024
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Technical Instructor

Organization:
Silver Spring Networks, Inc.
Region:
United States, California, San Jose
End of contest:
February 8, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Technical
Description
This position involves the delivery and development of Silver Spring Networks (SSN) specific courseware for employees, business partners, and customers.  Currently, the primary development format is lecture-lab and is quickly expanding to include online formats (web-based or internet-base, and Virtual Classroom Training).The objective is to deliver an effective training experience that raises the level of knowledge in our smart grid ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:                                                                                                  

  • Develop SSN specific courseware in the area of Smart Grid  Networking (Layers 2 - 7) Meters, Bridges, AP, Switches, Routers and Servers in the utilities markets including but not limited to Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance
  • Conduct formal needs analysis to determine specific training needs
  • Develop detailed  hands-on labs to support the lecture
  • Participate in the development of a style guide for SSN Technical Education (online & lecture-lab)
  • Participate in mentoring /coaching of new employees
  • Assist in the integration of 3rdparty courseware into the SSN's curriculum
  • Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of Technical Support processes and procedures
  • Participate in new product development rollout as it relates to skills development
  • Partner with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) within the company, and at partners and customers as necessary, to develop training content
  • Assist in the definition and implement various training delivery methodologies (e.g., web, ILT, virtual lab environment)
  • Deliver all forms of training to employees, partners, and customers - note that this job may require 50% travel to partner / customer sites

Required Experience

  • 3+ years experience delivering technical hands-on curriculum to a wide audience. Experience delivering via the web/internet is a plus
  • 7+ years experience in a technical role in a high-tech corporation
  • Demonstrated Instructional Design Skills
  • Proven ability to develop self-paced courseware (Web-based, Video, or Paper-based)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent classroom management skills
  • Proven ability in facilitating the design, development, and implementation of processes and procedures
  • Strong familiarity with network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls
  • Working knowledge of Mac/PC systems (networking & OS)
  • Any networking certification is a plus
  • Ability to think strategically coupled with strong tactical execution, results driven
  • Must be a self-starter and possess excellent organizational skills

Years Of Experience:

  • 3+ years technical instruction
  • 7+ years technical role

Tracking Code 2466

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Contact

Silver Spring Networks, Inc.

555 Broadway Street

Redwood City

California United States

www.silverspringnet.com


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