Technical Instructor (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP))

About the role

Per Scholas is seeking a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) instructor to join our National Training Team. The position is part-time and offers a compensation of $65/hour.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, who can adapt quickly to a dynamic environment and maintain a strong sense of accountability. They must demonstrate business-mindedness within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients' and learners' high expectations.

What you'll do

• Deliver instructor-led training preparing students for the (ISC)² CISSP certification and careers as Information Security Managers, Security Architects, Security Consultants, and CISOs.
• Teach advanced security concepts across the eight CISSP domains, including Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communication and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises involving security assessment tools, cryptographic implementations, network security configurations, and identity management systems through the ACI Learning platform.
• Evaluate student performance using scenario-based assessments, domain-specific practice exams, and structured performance checklists.
• Provide students with relevant supplemental resources for deeper learning on security concepts, industry certifications, and best practices.
• Dedicate capacity to professional development, technical upskilling, curriculum modernization, and contributing to the product's retrospective/evaluation cycle.
• Work closely with the instructional and curriculum development teams to provide feedback on lab effectiveness, learner pain points, and content clarity.
• Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, attendance, and performance notes.
• Support and maintain training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom materials, identifying areas for improvement based on delivery experience.

What you'll bring to us

• Instructional Skill Sets: 7+ years of working in information security roles, 2–5 years of instructional skills teaching technical security subjects, strong technical background, ability to grasp and convey highly technical subject matter clearly across all eight CISSP domains, ability to respond clearly to live digital conversations via Zoom or in-person training environments, strong communication and facilitation skills, experience teaching adult learners in structured training environments preferred.
• Required Skill Sets: Technical proficiency in security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, cryptographic systems and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network security architecture and secure communication protocols, identity and access management (IAM) systems and federation protocols, security assessment and penetration testing methodologies, incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning, demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS), ability to guide learners through complex scenario-based risk assessments and security architecture design exercises, commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining technical currency in evolving security technologies and threat landscapes, demonstrated fluency in utilizing Generative AI tools (e.g., Google Gemini).
• Preferred Skill Sets: Active (ISC)² CISSP certification, significant prior experience leading security programs or consulting engagements for enterprise organizations, experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability management tools, and cloud security architectures, additional industry certifications such as (ISC)² CCSP, SSCP, or CAP, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CASP+, ISACA CISM, CISA, or CRISC, GIAC certifications (GSEC, GPEN, GCIH).

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Strong technical aptitude (Google Workspace, LMS platforms, Zoom, project management tools)
• Excellent written communication, presentation, and classroom management skills
• Strong evaluation and data management skills
• Ability to interpret and convey complex security frameworks, standards, and regulatory documentation

Personal Characteristics

• Thrives in a creative, inventive, fast-paced startup environment with people who are passionate about their work and mission
• Data-driven, result-oriented, and a forward-looking catalyst for social change
• Collaborative and flexible work style, excited to work cross-functionally with other departments and independently
• Lifelong learner
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills
• Tech-savvy and learns new tools quickly
• Detail-oriented, exceptional organizational management skills
• Effective public speaking and interpersonal skills, motivator who is personable, approachable, and socially engaging, cultivates relationships and builds rapport quickly and authentically with people from various professional and cultural backgrounds
• Able to manage time and balance multiple projects and tasks
• Believes in the mission of Per Scholas, that individuals from any community should have access to well-paying career positions and that talent should be recognized and recruited from diverse sources

Compensation

We are targeting an hourly range of $60.00 - $65.00 for this role, where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment with qualifications and experience.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.