Senior Instructor - Cyber security (Part time)

About Fullstack Academy (FSA)
“Fullstack Academy has been part of Simplilearn since 2022 followed by an acquisition and operates as an independent brand and business unit. FSA focuses on U.S. university-partner bootcamps, while leveraging Simplilearn’s global scale and cohort operations.

About Simplilearn (SL)
“Simplilearn is a Blackstone-backed digital skills provider founded in 2010, with hubs in Dallas and Bangalore. We run cohort-based, live-online programs built with 40+ universities and cert bodies—like Purdue, Caltech CTME, and UMass—delivering 1,500+ live classes a month across 400+ courses. We’ve advanced 8M+ careers and are regularly recognized by the Training Industry and the Stevie Awards for the learner experience.”

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will:

• Create a positive, professional and inclusive learning environment, by:
• 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, by:
• 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, by:
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

You are a great candidate for this role if you have:

• 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
• 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

Equal Pay For Equal Work Act disclosure:

The expected compensation for this role is $45 - $60 per hour for candidates who fulfill the qualifications listed. Candidates with advanced qualifications or domain expertise are encouraged to apply as well. All final offers will be determined based on individual experience, skillset, and alignment with the program needs. Not all candidates will qualify for the top of the salary range.