Lead Instructor: Cybersecurity

Accountabilities:

You will lead live virtual learning sessions, support learners as they develop foundational cybersecurity skills, and collaborate with program teams to deliver an effective educational experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and deliver engaging live online lectures for classes ranging from approximately 200 to more than 8,000 learners, depending on the program.

• Teach cybersecurity concepts and foundational technical skills, adapting explanations to learners' needs and experience levels.

• Explain technical topics clearly, making complex concepts accessible through structured presentations and practical examples.

• Manage classroom Q&A, monitor chat activity, and maintain positive engagement and energy throughout sessions.

• Adjust lesson pacing and presentation methods to accommodate diverse learning needs while ensuring planned material is covered on schedule.

• Coordinate closely with program operations personnel to ensure smooth delivery and adherence to teaching schedules.

• Contribute to lesson design, curriculum development, and course improvements by documenting feedback, edits, and recommendations.

• Respond thoughtfully and promptly to learner questions, demonstrating empathy and a commitment to student success.

• Maintain professional, respectful communication with learners, colleagues, contractors, and guest speakers.

• Provide constructive feedback to program teams to improve instructional quality and the overall learning experience.

• Support scheduled weekday and weekend sessions as required by program needs.

Requirements:

You are an experienced cybersecurity professional with a passion for teaching and helping others develop technical skills. You combine subject-matter knowledge with strong communication, classroom leadership, and the ability to engage learners in a virtual environment. The key requirements include:

• Three to five years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related technical field.

• A degree in a technical discipline.

• CompTIA Security+ certification or a related credential, such as CISM.

• Previous teaching or training experience, preferably in a remote learning environment.

• Experience teaching foundational technical concepts to learners with varying levels of experience.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex material clearly and engagingly.

• Excellent interpersonal and people-management skills, including the ability to manage large virtual classes.

• Experience working with Unix terminals, particularly cybersecurity-related applications.

• Familiarity with networking, Kali Linux, endpoint security, cybersecurity triage, and CompTIA Security+ certification topics.

• A genuine enthusiasm for education, learner development, and creating a positive learning environment.

• Strong organizational skills, responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to lecture preparation.

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to incorporate feedback to improve teaching methods and course content.

Benefits:

• Remote work: Deliver instruction from a remote location.

• Meaningful impact: Help learners develop practical cybersecurity skills and prepare for technical career opportunities.

• Large-scale teaching experience: Engage with diverse virtual classrooms, potentially reaching thousands of learners.

• Professional development: Strengthen your expertise in cybersecurity education, technical communication, and online instruction.

• Curriculum influence: Contribute feedback and recommendations that help improve learning materials and course delivery.

• Flexible program opportunities: Indicate availability for one or both of the scheduled cybersecurity programs.

• Hourly compensation: Compensation is determined by location, experience, education, and skill set. Candidates are asked to provide their hourly rate expectations in USD.

• Upcoming program dates:

  • UK program: January 18 to July 9, 2027, with lectures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. UK time.

  • US program: January 21 to July 10, 2027, with lectures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.