Cyber Security Instructor

Cyber Security Instructor

Posted 1 week ago by Kaplan Middle East & North Africa

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Cyber Security Instructor at Kaplan involves developing and delivering cybersecurity training programs tailored to various learner profiles. Candidates must possess industry certifications and a strong background in cybersecurity, including practical experience and teaching capabilities. The position requires staying updated on current cybersecurity threats and providing mentorship to learners. Successful candidates will collaborate with instructional designers to ensure high-quality training delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and deliver cybersecurity training programs (online and/or in-person).
  • Teach core topics such as network security, ethical hacking, risk management, incident response, cryptography, and compliance.
  • Prepare course materials, hands-on labs, case studies, quizzes, and assessments.
  • Customize content to suit the learner’s profile (corporate employees, university students, etc.).
  • Stay updated with current threats, tools, and techniques in the cybersecurity landscape.
  • Provide one-on-one mentorship and support to learners when needed.
  • Evaluate learner performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with instructional designers and content developers to maintain training quality.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (master’s preferred).
  • Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or similar.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of practical experience in cybersecurity roles.
  • Prior experience in training, teaching, or public speaking.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
  • Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and SIEM systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills – written and verbal.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel in GCC region.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your opportunity Kaplan is a world leader in Professional Education and is currently experiencing rapid growth in the MENA region. In supporting this growth, we are seeking to hire an experienced freelance instructor and content developer , with industry certifications and expert knowledge in Cyber Security. Successful candidates will develop bespoke course content and deliver training courses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deliver cybersecurity training programs (online and/or in-person).
  • Teach core topics such as network security, ethical hacking, risk management, incident response, cryptography, and compliance.
  • Prepare course materials, hands-on labs, case studies, quizzes, and assessments.
  • Customize content to suit the learner’s profile (corporate employees, university students, etc.).
  • Stay updated with current threats, tools, and techniques in the cybersecurity landscape.
  • Provide one-on-one mentorship and support to learners when needed.
  • Evaluate learner performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with instructional designers and content developers to maintain training quality.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (master’s preferred).
  • Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or similar.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of practical experience in cybersecurity roles.
  • Prior experience in training, teaching, or public speaking.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
  • Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and SIEM systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent presentation skills – written and verbal
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel in GCC region

Your Skills & Knowledge

We are looking for people with an advanced-level knowledge of Cyber Security. This should include the following:

  • Knowledge and experience with information security best practices including encryption, application security, penetration testing, and computer forensics
  • Developing a Cybersecurity Culture and Organizational Processes
  • Emerging Threats from AI and New Technology
  • Cybersecurity Operations and Architectures
  • Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+

Apply Now! If you are passionate about Cyber Security and you are eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, with a company with an ambitious development agenda and to work with some of the most well-known and respected organizations in the Middle East, then we want to hear from you! We will try to reply to all enquiries but due to the expected volume of applicants we hope you understand that we may be unable to get back to you unless you have been selected to progress.