Associate Educator, Cybersecurity
BrainStation
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Posted:
August 24, 2023
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Hybrid
About the position
The job overview for the Cybersecurity Associate Educator role at BrainStation is to teach their 12-week Cybersecurity bootcamp program both online and in-person. The role involves delivering lectures, providing technical guidance, facilitating in-class activities, and mentoring students. The educator is also responsible for researching and developing new content to teach the most up-to-date cybersecurity skills. Additionally, the role requires continuously improving personal skills and collaborating with other educators to define the future education experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach the 12-week Cybersecurity bootcamp program
- Deliver lectures and provide technical guidance to students
- Facilitate in-class activities, group discussions, demos, and mentor students
- Write and research new content for teaching cybersecurity skills
- Apply BrainStation's "Agile Learning" methodologies to improve the educational experience
- Continuously improve personal skills and collaborate with other BrainStation Educators
- Define the education experience of the future
Requirements
- 2+ years experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or Engineer professional and a Bachelor's degree relevant to the subject matter OR 4+ years work experience in the vocation
- Deep knowledge of information security systems and best practices, cybersecurity operations, governance, assurance and compliance
- Understanding of standard professional certification processes, encryption, application security, penetration testing and computer forensics
- Experience with risk and incident management, the latest security vulnerabilities, advisories, understanding of attacks, and determination of countermeasures
- Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting information technology systems including Windows, Cisco, and Linux technologies
- Strong command of Network and Systems Security, Cryptography, and Security Infrastructure
- Experience and technical knowledge of Linux, Python, Scripting, Firewalls, SQL Injection, and Network Protocols
- Experience building and leading technical teams
- Comfortable speaking to large groups and mentoring others on the job
- A passion for teaching and mentoring others and creating positive learning experiences
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package
- Retirement Planning
- Parental Leave Program
- New Device Allowance
- Socials, Outings & Retreats
- Culture of Learning & Development
- Flexible Working Hours
- Work from Home Flexibility