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Cybersecurity Instructor (SOC/BlueTeam)
Edversity
Islamabad
Remote
Part-time
3-5 Years
5 days ago
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About Edversity

Edversity is building outcome-driven technology education programs that help learners gain practical, job-relevant skills in emerging fields such as AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Data, and Cloud. Our programs are designed around hands-on learning, real projects, mentorship, and employability.

We are now hiring a Cybersecurity Instructor for our 12-week Cybersecurity Analyst Program, focused on preparing learners for entry-level SOC, blue-team, and defensive security roles.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on cybersecurity practitioner who has worked in real security environments and can teach students how defensive security actually works in the industry.

This is not a lecture-only role. The instructor will lead live sessions, run practical labs, review student work, mentor learners, and help them build a strong cybersecurity portfolio through real tools, exercises, and project-based learning.

The goal is simple: students should not just understand cybersecurity concepts, they should be able to perform real analyst-level tasks with confidence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver live, hands-on cybersecurity sessions across a 12-week cohort
  • Lead 3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session
  • Teach practical blue-team and SOC concepts using real tools and scenarios
  • Design and run labs covering SIEM, log analysis, incident response, threat detection, web security, cloud security, and security monitoring
  • Review weekly lab submissions, quizzes, reports, and practical assignments
  • Provide clear, useful, and constructive feedback to students
  • Guide learners in building portfolio-ready work, including GitHub write-ups, TryHackMe or HackTheBox profiles, and capstone projects
  • Support students with mock interviews, job readiness, and practical career guidance
  • Keep the curriculum relevant as cybersecurity tools, threats, and industry expectations evolve
  • Set realistic expectations with learners about cybersecurity careers and entry-level security roles
What You Will Teach

The instructor should be comfortable teaching practical, hands-on topics across:

  • Networking fundamentals, Linux security, Windows security, and basic scripting
  • Bash and Python for security tasks
  • The attacker’s mindset, including MITRE ATT&CK, reconnaissance, scanning, and how attacks appear in logs
  • Web application security, including OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite, and vulnerability reporting
  • SOC operations, including SIEM, log analysis, detection writing, threat intelligence, and alert investigation
  • Tools such as Splunk, Elastic, Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Snort, Suricata, and Sysmon
  • Incident response, basic digital forensics, and malware triage
  • Cloud security fundamentals, especially AWS and IAM
  • Introductory AI security, automation, SOAR, and GRC concepts
What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should have:

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in a defensive or operational cybersecurity role
  • Experience as a SOC Analyst, Security Engineer, Incident Responder, Blue-Team Analyst, or similar role
  • Strong practical understanding of SIEM, log analysis, networking, Linux security, and Windows security
  • Working knowledge of web application security and OWASP Top 10
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and incident response workflows
  • Practical experience with tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Splunk, Elastic, Snort, Suricata, or similar platforms
  • Basic scripting ability in Bash and/or Python
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics in a simple, beginner-friendly way
  • The ability to mentor students, review their work, and give practical feedback
  • Fluency in English
Nice to Have
  • Cloud security experience, especially AWS or Azure
  • Experience with IAM, cloud misconfigurations, and cloud security monitoring
  • Exposure to AI security, LLM security, SOAR, or security automation
  • Familiarity with GRC frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
  • Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, BTL1, ISC2 CC, CEH, OSCP, or similar
  • Prior teaching, training, mentoring, or content creation experience
  • Bug bounty, freelance, or client-facing cybersecurity experience
  • Public write-ups, GitHub projects, TryHackMe, HackTheBox, or portfolio evidence of hands-on work
This Role Is Not For

This role is not suitable for candidates whose cybersecurity experience is limited only to certificates, tutorials, or theoretical knowledge without real hands-on experience.

We are looking for someone who has actually worked with security tools, investigated incidents, analyzed logs, written reports, or operated in a real security environment.

Who You Are
  • A practitioner first, someone who has done the work, not just studied it
  • Patient and student-focused, with a genuine interest in helping learners grow
  • Clear, structured, and practical in your teaching style
  • Reliable and consistent, because students depend on every session
  • Honest about the cybersecurity job market and what it takes to build a real career
  • Comfortable teaching beginners while maintaining a strong practical standard
Program Details
  • Format: Online
  • Engagement type: Part-time / Contract
  • Program duration: 12 weeks
  • Schedule: Evenings, 3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session
  • Weekly commitment: 6 live hours per week, plus preparation, grading, and student feedback
  • Compensation: To be discussed, based on experience and engagement model
  • Reporting line: Head of Programs
Hiring Process

Our hiring process is simple and focused on practical ability:

  1. Share your CV, LinkedIn, GitHub, portfolio, TryHackMe, HackTheBox, or relevant security work samples
  2. Join a short interview where you walk us through your cybersecurity experience and practical work
  3. Deliver a short paid demo teaching session
  4. Final discussion on cohort schedule, compensation, and engagement details
How to Apply

Please submit the following:

  1. Your updated CV or LinkedIn profile
  2. A short note on your cybersecurity experience
  3. Any teaching samples, write-ups, GitHub projects, TryHackMe, HackTheBox, or portfolio links
  4. Your availability for evening sessions