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Simplilearn has collaborated with Fullstack Academy to leverage its widespread footprint in the US region and partnerships with Top US universities to grow internationally

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

QUALIFICATIONSPosition 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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