Lead Instructor: Cybersecurity

The company is the largest provider of AI and data workforce development programs globally, having trained over 500,000 professionals across 11 countries. As the largest training provider for Amazon Career Choice, and a growing partner to state governments building registered apprenticeship programs, the company sits at the intersection of employer talent needs and scalable workforce training.

We work with Fortune 500 enterprises, federal and state government agencies, and leading employers to close skills gaps in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, and operations leadership. Our programs produce job-ready graduates who are prepared to contribute from day the company.

Job Summary

Lead Instructors at the company are responsible for delivering high-quality, live, virtual instruction and partnering with company personnel to drive exceptional learning outcomes. Their main focus as educators is to conduct large synchronous online lectures on technical content, training anywhere from 100 to 8,000+ diverse learners at a time, depending on the program. This role involves preparing and leading virtual classroom sessions, collaborating with operations personnel, and contributing to the overall success of the program.

We are currently planning to launch two programs in January 2027

• Amazon Cybersecurity 14 for learners in the UK: Monday, January 18, 2027 to Friday, July 9, 2027. Lectures Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30–9:00 PM UK time (1:30–4:00 PM ET)

• Amazon Cybersecurity 13 for learners in the US: January 21, 2027 - July 10, 2027 . Lectures are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00 am - 1:30 pm ET

Virtual Classroom Leadership

• Prepare and lead virtual classroom sessions for a range of learners, which may vary in size from 200 to 8,000+.

• Deliver instruction on skills tailored to Learners' needs, including math, verbal reasoning, and technical problem-solving.

• Oversee the management of class time Q&A and monitor chat flow, and overall class energy and engagement dynamics

Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the company operations personnel to ensure smooth program delivery and adherence to schedules.

• Be flexible in contributing to classes during weekdays and/or weekends, as program schedules vary.

• Assist in lesson design, development, and improvement which may include tracking edits, suggestions, or changes to curriculum as needed

Expectations

In addition to the core responsibilities, Lead Instructors are expected to adhere to the following expectations:

Professionalism

• Interact professionally with learners, the company staff, additional contractors, and guest speakers, maintaining a high level of courtesy and respect.

Lecture Preparation

• Diligently and adequately prepare for lectures to ensure the delivery of high-quality content.

Dynamic Online Presence, Responsiveness and Empathy

• Be highly responsive and empathetic to learners, providing thoughtful answers and assistance throughout the lesson

• Adjust the lesson pace and presentation to meet the needs of diverse learners while also maintaining responsibility for timely delivery of the prepared content.

• Exhibit an energy, pacing, and ability to make complex topics accessible and maintain strong learner engagement

Communication

• Communicate respectfully, recognizing that online or written communication may lack tone.

• Maintain extra communicative contact with the company personnel.

Positive Attitude

• Foster a healthy learning environment by maintaining a positive attitude and promoting a culture of learning.

Course Improvement

• Contribute to course improvement by providing thoughtful and transparent feedback to the the company team.

Your expertise

• 3-5 years of experience in the Cybersecurity field (or another related field)

• Degree in a technical field

• CompTIA Security+ certification or related certifications (i.e. CISM)

• Previous teaching experience, preferably in a remote environment

• Experience training learners on foundational technical skillsets

• An excellent educator with a passion for teaching and helping others

• Outstanding team and people management skills

• Experience working with the Unix terminal, especially with cybersecurity-related applications

• Familiarity with the following topics: Networking, Kali Linux, Endpoint security, CompTIA Security+ Certification training, Triage

Where you are

• This role is remote.

Compensation

• The compensation range for this position is specific to location and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include (but are not limited to) location, experience, education and skill sets.

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