Lab Instructor - Cyber Security
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About the Role
Higher Colleges of Technology seeks a Lab Instructor in Cyber Security to support students and faculty by leading lab sessions and providing hands-on instruction. The role requires at least 3 years of industry experience in cybersecurity and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
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Responsibilities
- Lead lab sessions and provide hands on instruction in all areas of cybersecurity
- Mentor students through assignments or projects
- Deliver hands on instruction in cybersecurity practices including ethical hacking, network security, digital forensics, cloud security, and incident response
- Contribute to the design, development, and update of lab exercises, assignments, and projects
- Maintain and update lab hardware and software to ensure a productive learning environment
- Implement and oversee safety and security protocols in the lab
- Manage the scheduling of lab sessions to optimize resources and student learning outcomes
- Provide one on one assistance to students during lab sessions
- Assess student performance through practical tests, lab assignments, and projects
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity
- Collaborate with faculty members to ensure curriculum relevance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 3 years of industry experience in a cybersecurity company/setting
- Strong technical skills including proficiency in various cybersecurity tools and software
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi cultural environment
- Ability to cope with pressure in a positive manner while working to deadlines
- Willingness to engage in professional development activities
- Previous teaching or instructional experience in a lab setting is advantageous
- Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP) are highly desirable
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Position Summary
- A lab instructor is sought to support students and faculty of the Computer Information Science division.
- The candidate will lead lab sessions and provide hands on instruction in all areas of cybersecurity and mentor students through assignments or projects.
- The candidate will foster a positive and collaborative learning environment that ignites a passion for learning with students.
- In support of Emiratization, HCT may exercise flexibility with the experience or education requirement in order to recruit UAE National candidates who show potential for success in the role.
Required Experience
- Preference is given to candidates with at least 3 years of industry experience in a cybersecurity company / setting, with a solid understanding of security protocols, cyber threats, and defense mechanisms.
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in various cybersecurity tools and software.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organisation.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi cultural environment.
- The ability to cope with pressure in a positive manner while working to deadlines within a busy and demanding environment.
- A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to improve current skills and acquire new skills, and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization.
- Previous teaching or instructional experience in a lab setting is advantageous.
- Deliver hands on instruction in cybersecurity practices, including but not limited to ethical hacking, network security, digital forensics, cloud security, and incident response. Focusing on student’s practical application and skill development.
- May contribute to the design, development, and update of lab exercises, assignments, and projects in line with current cybersecurity trends and technologies.
- Maintain and update lab hardware and software to ensure a productive learning environment that mirrors current industry standards.
- Implement and oversee safety and security protocols in the lab, ensuring a secure and ethical learning environment.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. An MSc degree is advantageous.
- Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP) are highly desirable.
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