[Hiring] Session Lead (External Contractor) - Integrated Application Security Services Nanodegree Session lead @Udacity

Role Description

Session Leads are industry professionals who provide world-class technical support to our learners in their Nanodegree journey. All our session leads are handpicked through a rigorous selection process so that we can truly be #studentfirst.

• Meet virtually on a weekly basis with students for group work, activities, and short lectures.
• Respond to students' technical questions and check in to ensure they are making progress.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• 2+ years of working experience related to the below skillsets.
• Proficiency in OWASP vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools.
• Ability to conduct penetration tests, identify system vulnerabilities, and implement remediation strategies.
• Experience in designing secure systems, implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, and developing tools to monitor and counteract security breaches.
• Capability to convey complex security concepts clearly and write effective security reports.
• Graduate from Cybersecurity Nanodegree Program is an added plus.
• Experience teaching technical concepts and public speaking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to lead a group of students.
• Students-oriented mindset and focus on understanding their problems.
• Innovative approach and proactivity with students that need help.
• Positive character, trusted by the students, creating emotional ties in the group.
• Existing tech network and experience in technical conversations & discussions.
• Flexibility at their current job to take this challenge as a part-time, external contractor.

Responsibilities

• Managing weekly Connect sessions with students according to Udacity guidelines.
• Creating the Udacity Connect session agenda & notes.
• Coordinating between the students and the Udacity Connect team.
• Reporting to Udacity the weekly overall attendance status of students & observations about each session.
• Being present at every Connect session over Zoom, helping students introduce themselves, organizing students in groups, and keeping track of time.
• Explaining concepts of the Nanodegree program to your group of students when needed.
• Solving questions raised by students during the Connect session.
• Reporting student's attendance and progress to the Mentor's dashboard.
• Communicating with students on Slack.
• Weekly check-in with all students on their progress.

Benefits

• Earn additional income working from the comfort of your own home.
• Contribute to a vibrant, international student community.
• Stay updated with the latest in cutting-edge technologies.