Cybersecurity Trainer / Faculty

Job Title: Cybersecurity Trainer / Faculty

Department: Computer Science / Information Technology / Cybersecurity

Location: K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram Sohna Rd Hwy, Haryana 122103

Job Type: Full-time

• Deliver lectures, lab sessions, and workshops on topics such as:
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Network Security
  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
  • Cyber Laws and Policies
  • Information Security Management (e.g., ISO 27001)
  • Security Operations (SOC) and Incident Response
  • Cryptography
  • Cloud Security
  • Security Auditing and Risk Management
• Conduct hands-on training using tools such as Wireshark, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, and others.
• Create course materials, lesson plans, assessments, and lab exercises aligned with academic and industry standards.

• Mentor students in academic projects, certifications, and cybersecurity competitions (e.g., CTFs, hackathons).
• Guide students pursuing industry certifications like CEH, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, etc.
• Provide academic and career counseling related to cybersecurity paths.

• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of cybersecurity-related programs and course content.
• Collaborate with industry experts to align the curriculum with emerging threats, tools, and techniques.

• Participate in departmental meetings, accreditation processes, and academic planning.
• Support university outreach, seminars, guest lectures, workshops, and student recruitment initiatives.
• Maintain academic integrity and compliance with institutional policies.

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Industry certifications (such as CEH, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, etc.) are highly preferred.

• Minimum [2–5] years of teaching/training experience in cybersecurity or related IT security fields.
• Hands-on industry experience in cybersecurity roles (e.g., Security Analyst, SOC Specialist, Penetration Tester, Cybersecurity Consultant) is highly desirable.

• Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity tools, techniques, and protocols.
• Proficient in both offensive (red team) and defensive (blue team) security strategies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.
• Experience with online teaching tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.

• Research publications, consulting experience, or contributions to the cybersecurity community.
• Ability to foster a cybersecurity mindset and promote ethical responsibility in students.
• Interest in contributing to cybersecurity awareness, outreach programs, and public engagement.