Cyber Security Instructor

Cybersecurity Instructor

About Skillspire

Skillspire’s mission is to advance the careers and futures of underrepresented talent: women, refugees and immigrants, people of color and veterans. We offer courses in software engineering, Data Analytics and Cybersecurity. The practical curriculum is designed to train students to become self-sufficient developers, regardless of their technical background.

This position is for a Cybersecurity part-time Instructor who is motivated and passionate about making positive impact in people's lives. If you're interested in joining a diverse and dynamic team who value mentorship, continuous improvement, measurement, focus, accountability, then we are looking for you. Your energy will be an important driver for the success of our students and staff.

We’re looking for Cyber Security Leaders who are passionate about learning and helping others.

Our instructors get to teach, work on projects, as well as develop curriculum and new courses to

• Teach Skillspire’s Cyber Security programs
• Facilitate group discussions, demos, in-class activities and feedback & coaching sessions
• Prepare students for success by providing coaching in all aspects of their journey towards becoming critical thinkers and problem solvers
• Provide actionable feedback on student’s soft and hard skills
• Follow industry trends related to Cyber Security
• Play a hands-on role in curriculum development, use what you learn from working with students to make our curriculum world class
• Day to day instruction of students, following a well-curated curriculum, supplemented with your own professional experiences
• Implement state law policies relating to career / vocational schools, such as enforcing student attendance, the grading of assignments, etc.
• Gather and report on student metrics
• Participate in occasional project and curriculum development, as well as curriculum refinement
• Participate on and off campus activities, including but not limited to: orientation, open houses, student events, graduations, tech talks and workshops related to Cyber Security
• Participate in professional training, certification, so you stay fresh!

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

You must have proficient Cyber Security and Information Technology experience. Please ensure you meet or exceed the following:

• Demonstrated expertise in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related IT field through relevant experience or certifications.
• Current certifications in CompTia Sec+, CISSP, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CPT (Certified Penetration Tester) or similar
• Understanding of standard professional certification processes
• Knowledge of information security concepts and best practices including encryption, application security, penetration testing and computer forensics
• Experience installing maintaining, and troubleshooting information technology systems including Windows, Cisco and Linux technologies
• Experience with Information & cyber security operation, governance, assurance and compliance
• Teaching and leading teams experience a big plus
• A combo of cyber security, professional certifications and education in your background is preferred

Class Timings:

The class timings for the role are every Tuesdays and Tuesdays 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Saturdays 12:00 – 2:00 PM PST.

WE’D LOVE TO WORK WITH YOU IF…

1. You are passionate about learning, helping others from diverse backgrounds, and making a positive impact in the world.

2. You are a highly motivated individual with leadership skills who can guide and lead our students.

3. Teaching, mentorship, and coaching experience is a big plus!

Please send resume to info@skillspire.net