Cybersecurity Engineering Instructor & Curriculum Developer

About the role

As a Cybersecurity Engineering volunteer, you will guide students through the foundations of modern cybersecurity — from understanding networks to writing Python scripts for security automation. You’ll design beginner-friendly curriculum, create slides and assignments, and mentor students as they build hands-on security projects. You’ll also support students during MVP Week and Final Product Week, helping them turn concepts into real, functional cybersecurity tools.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop curriculum for our Introduction to Cybersecurity Engineering course.
• Create course materials, including slides, assignments, labs, and project templates.
• Teach or support live sessions with demonstrations, walkthroughs, and Q&A.
• Mentor students as they build cybersecurity MVPs (Week 6) and final products (Week 12).
• Introduce students to core cybersecurity concepts, including:
• ethical hacking fundamentals
• Python for security automation
• networking & packet analysis
• reconnaissance & enumeration basics
• authentication, MFA, and least privilege
• secure system configuration
• responsible and ethical security practices
• Provide feedback on student projects, code, documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure curriculum quality and consistency.
• Support students during Demo Day, helping them present their security tools and findings.

What You Bring

• Experience in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, SOC operations, or security engineering.
• Familiarity with Python, Linux, networking, and security tools.
• Able to explain complex concepts in simple, engaging ways.
• A passion for teaching, mentoring, and empowering youth.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• (Bonus) Experience creating curriculum, slides, or technical documentation.

Why Volunteer With Outcome School

• Make a meaningful impact on youth exploring cybersecurity and digital defense.
• Build teaching and leadership experience in a supportive environment.
• Add curriculum design and cybersecurity education to your professional portfolio.
• Join a mission-driven team that values innovation, community, and empowerment.
• Help students build real cybersecurity tools they can showcase to future employers.