Listing Description

The Job:

edX is seeking a Cybersecurity professional who has a passion for making a difference!  Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Cybersecurity. Teaching Assistants will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.

This is a fully remote, part-time position. 

Why teach with us?

Teaching Assistants help instructors to lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students.

You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching! You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed.

What You Will Do:

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  Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students

  
  


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  Explain complex topics to individuals with both a technical and non-technical background

  
  


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  Ensure you are bringing the learning experience to life, building community and enhancing relevance through drawing on your own industry experience

  
  


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  Infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the students' learning progression

  
  


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  Assist the Instructor with class time management 

  
  


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  Observe the class during code activities and projects to assist students (via Zoom)

  
  


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  Research and answer student questions 

  
  


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  Grade homework and group project assignments when applicable  

  
  

Skills & Requirements:

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  At least 6 months of cybersecurity experience (or equivalent)

  
  


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  Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required 

  
  


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  Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access

  
  




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  One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended

  
  

Familiarity with the following:

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  Security Fundamentals - CIA Triad, Governance, Risk Analysis and Risk Mitigation, Compliance, Business Continuity Planning

  
  


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  Systems Administration - Linux Server Configuration, Bash Scripting and Programming, Windows Server Configurations

  
  


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  Networks and Network Security - Network Architecture, Operations, Security, Wireshark and Traffic Analysis, Email Security, Wireless Security, Cryptography,  Encryption, Cloud Security and Virtualization

  
  


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  Defensive Security - Monitoring and Logging, Incident Response, Forensics, Data Extraction and Recovery

  
  


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  Offensive Security - Burp Suite, SQL Injection, Penetration Testing Execution Standard, Searchsploit and Metasploit, Pivoting Networks

  
  

Logistics:

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  24-week program (this is a part-time commitment)

  
  


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  M/T/TH OR M/W/TH schedule

  
  


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  Classes: 5:45 - 10pm (includes office hours and break)

  
  


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  Classes are taught live online

  
  

Perks:

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  Maintain your current career while teaching

  
  


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  Paid Sick and Safe Leave

  
  


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  Access to Wellness and Educational Resources

  
  


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  Discounted tuition on 2U Short Courses

  
  


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  Hone your skills by teaching and mentoring others

  
  


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  Expand your network by joining the thousands of industry professionals who make up our instructional staff

  
  


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  Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

  
  

Hourly salary only: The anticipated hourly salary for this role is $20hr. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.