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As an Instructor at Simplilearn, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Specifically, you will deliver content from our Cybersecurity Post Graduate Program, developed in collaboration with Purdue University. This program provides learners with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to manage and secure complex IT infrastructures, safeguard cloud environments, and respond to cyber threats effectively. In this role, you will conduct live online classes, mentor students through practical labs and capstone projects, and offer professional guidance based on your real-world experience. You’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, empowering learners to handle cybersecurity incidents, defend networks, and implement effective security policies and frameworks within their organizations. This is a part-time, remote role. All sessions are delivered synchronously in a 100% online, interactive format.
Job Responsibility:
Create a positive, professional and inclusive learning environment
Teaching select lessons in accordance with learning objectives and fidelity to session plans provided by Simplilearn
Employing strategies known to meet the needs of adult learners, including leveraging tech tools, instructional best practices and connecting content to the real world by sharing industry insights and professional experiences
Managing regular communication with students to align on progress, expectations, celebrate milestones and address concern areas
Providing individualized student support during synchronous class sessions and outside class synchronously during office hours and asynchronously through timely communication
Evaluate student performance and progression toward competencies based on course deliverables and course rubrics
Providing constructive and timely feedback to students in the cohort
Assisting in the management of Performance Action Plans for individual students who need additional support
Serve as role model for students and as an ambassador for our brand
Exhibiting professionalism and an ethical and empathetic approach when engaging with Simplilearn staff, students, and the public
Promoting student retention and amplify student satisfaction by creating a positive classroom culture for the Learning Team, communicating timely with students and leveraging effective interventions and sharing of resources
Encouraging teamwork and seek feedback for continuous improvement
Requirements:
6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in areas such as network security, threat detection, cloud security, incident response, vulnerability management, or penetration testing
A strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and best practices, including network defense, firewalls, SIEM, encryption, malware analysis, endpoint security, and vulnerability scanning
Practical exposure to Metasploit, Burp Suite, WebGoat, Nmap, and other prominent cybersecurity tools
Experience with key cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK
Familiarity with common cybersecurity tools and platforms, such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Splunk, Palo Alto, AWS/Azure security tools, and Linux
Knowledge of cloud security and securing environments in AWS, & Azure
Certifications such as CEH, CISM, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are strongly preferred
Previous teaching or mentoring experience, especially in an online setting(preferred, but not mandatory)
A passion for teaching and an ability to make complex cybersecurity concepts engaging and accessible
Strong communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written), with an emphasis on student-centered instruction
Professionalism, integrity, and empathy in all interactions with learners and team members