Associate Educator, Cybersecurity
BrainStation
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Posted:
August 24, 2023
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Hybrid
About the position
The Cybersecurity Associate Educator role at BrainStation involves teaching their 12-week bootcamp program in Cybersecurity through online and in-person instruction. The role offers the opportunity to teach, research, and develop skills in a dynamic, project-based setting. The responsibilities include delivering lectures, providing technical guidance, facilitating activities and discussions, and continuously improving the educational experience. The requirements include experience in cybersecurity, knowledge of information security systems and best practices, and a passion for teaching and mentoring.
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