[Hiring] Technical Instructor I, Cybersecurity @Per Scholas

Role Description

Per Scholas is seeking a Cybersecurity Instructor who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for teaching, coaching, and developing career-ready technology professionals. The ideal candidate will deliver rigorous, hands-on instruction in:

• Cybersecurity fundamentals
• Security operations
• Endpoint security
• Ethical hacking

This role is responsible for:

• Monitoring learner progress
• Providing actionable feedback
• Preparing learners for industry-recognized certifications (including CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) and CISSP)
• Supporting successful course completion, certification readiness, and graduation

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional expertise across cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, identity and access management, security operations, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of the domains covered by the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam.
• Strong knowledge of the domains covered by the CISSP examination.
• Demonstrated ability to teach ethical hacking and penetration-testing concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to teach endpoint security.
• Experience working with cybersecurity tools, platforms, and lab environments.
• Working knowledge of cloud security concepts and at least one major cloud platform.
• Understanding of current cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, defensive strategies, and security best practices.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into practical, accessible, and job-relevant learning experiences.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years teaching, mentoring, or training in technical subjects.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex AI concepts to diverse learners.
• Experience guiding learners through portfolio projects or capstones.
• Current industry-recognized cybersecurity certification(s), such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CEH, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of professional cybersecurity experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding access to technology careers for career-ready talent.
• Collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented, and growth-minded, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote instructional environment.

Benefits

• Over 40 days of paid time off each year.
• Comprehensive medical coverage through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Access to voluntary benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.