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Instructor, CompTIA Security+ 701, Simplilearn (Part time)
Location
United States
Posted
142 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Instructor, CompTIA Security+ 701, Simplilearn (Part time)
Full Stack Academy
ABOUT SIMPLILEARN Simplilearn is the world’s #1 online Bootcamp provider, enabling learners around the globe with rigorous and highly specialized training offered in partnership with world-renowned universities and leading corporations. We focus on emerging technologies and skills, such as data science, cloud computing, programming, and more — that are transforming the global economy. Our training is hands-on and immersive, including live virtual classes, integrated labs and projects, 24x7 support, and a collaborative learning environment. Over two million professionals and 2000 corporate training organizations across 150 countries have harnessed our award-winning programs to achieve their career and business goals. Simplilearn has collaborated with Fullstack Academy to leverage its widespread footprint in the US region and partnerships with Top US universities to grow internationally
Job Requirements
- 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
- Position Summary
- The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging cybersecurity instruction aligned with CompTIA Security+ exam objectives. The instructor will prepare learners to pass the SY0-701 certification exam while developing foundational, real-world cybersecurity skills applicable to entry-level security roles.
- Key Responsibilities
- Deliver instructor-led training aligned with CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives
- Teach core cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, and security operations
- Facilitate hands-on labs, demonstrations, and scenario-based learning
- Explain technical concepts clearly to learners with varying IT experience levels
- Prepare students for CompTIA-style questions, including performance-based questions (PBQs)
- Technical Skill Requirements
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- CIA triad, defense-in-depth, zero trust
- Risk assessment, threat modeling, mitigation strategies
- Security policies, standards, and governance
- Network & Infrastructure Security
- TCP/IP, OSI model, common ports and protocols
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, proxies
- Secure network design and segmentation
- Wireless security concepts
- Systems, Cloud & Application Security
- Windows, Linux, and macOS security fundamentals
- Virtualization and container security concepts
- Cloud security models (IaaS, SaaS, shared responsibility)
- Secure application and API fundamentals
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Authentication vs authorization
- MFA, SSO, federation
- Role-based and attribute-based access control
- Privileged access management (PAM)
- Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities
- Malware types and attack vectors
- Social engineering techniques
- Vulnerability scanning concepts
- Threat intelligence fundamentals
- Security Operations & Incident Response
- Incident response lifecycle
- Log analysis and SIEM fundamentals
- Digital forensics basics
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Cryptography & PKI
- Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
- Hashing and digital signatures
- Certificates, PKI, and TLS
- Hands-On & Practical Skills
- Demonstrating vulnerability scanning tools
- Interpreting system and security logs
- Configuring basic firewall and security controls
- Demonstrating MFA and certificate usage
- Simulating phishing and social engineering scenarios
- Required Qualifications
- CompTIA Security+ certification (SY0-701 or equivalent)
- Additional certifications (Network+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, or similar)
- Experience teaching certification-focused courses
- Experience with hands-on labs or virtual lab environments
- Industry experience in SOC, IT operations, or security roles
Benefits
- Compensation:
- The expected compensation for this role is $50-$55 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.
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