Overview:

We are in search of an experienced cybersecurity professional to play a pivotal role in crafting our cybersecurity career track. The ideal candidate will exhibit the following blend of experiences, skills, and qualities:

Required Experience

• Cybersecurity Expertise: The ideal candidate boasts a robust foundation in cybersecurity, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of a wide spectrum of cybersecurity knowledge including threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices. They should have hands-on proficiency in key cybersecurity domains, such as Linux security management, database fortification, and utilizing programming languages like SQL and Python to execute cybersecurity measures.
• Industry Experience: A diverse background in various cybersecurity roles is essential. The candidate must possess an intricate knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, particularly from the perspective of an entry-level cybersecurity professional. Their insights into job titles and career progression for individuals with nontraditional backgrounds are invaluable.
• Project Management Experience: A history of efficiently managing short-term projects with a consistent record of meeting deadlines is a key competency we seek in our ideal candidate.
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Mindset: Ensuring that our curriculum embraces inclusivity is paramount. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in tailoring educational and training resources to cater to diverse audiences.

Preferred Experience

• Hiring Experience: Our preferred candidate will have a track record of hiring entry-level cybersecurity professionals. They should possess an insider's perspective on the essential traits, training needs, and qualities of prospective applicants in the cybersecurity field.
• Training Experience: Our preferred candidate will bring a wealth of experience in training entry-level cybersecurity professionals. This includes a proven ability to design effective learning materials and practical applications that successfully bolster the skill sets of novice cybersecurity practitioners.

In addition to these experiences, our ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Creative Problem Solver: They should have a knack for innovative problem-solving, particularly in the context of curriculum development.
• Technical-to-Non-Technical Translation: Proficiency in translating complex technical concepts into understandable language for diverse audiences, including learners and colleagues.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Exceptional Time Management: The ability to manage time effectively and efficiently is a critical trait.
• Independence and Collaboration: The ideal candidate should be adept at working both independently and collaboratively, particularly in coordination with the Program Manager.

Term of Contract

The term of the contract is 80 hours, with a potential opportunity to extend for future consultation.

The consultant must be able to start immediately, contributing at least 30 hours between contract start date and October 18th.

The remaining 50 hours will run from Oct 19 - Jan 31, with key milestone deadlines on the deliverables below.

Consulting Services

• Evaluate existing curriculum: identify opportunites for skill advancement, including: practical application opportunities, augmentations, and learning support
• Scope projects: establish a list of key deliverables based on opportunities uncovered in certificate evaluation process, in partnership with the Program Design Manager
• Snapshot industry overview: provide content and expertise to support Growth team’s recruitment efforts, answering key questions that can orient prospective and actual learners to the subject matter in a way that sets them up for success and supplies them with a clear picture of the road ahead
• Develop marketing and comms package: produce essential source copy/documents to activate new learners and promote the cybersecurity program for public communications purposes, inclusive of prospective employers.
• Develop collateral templates: develop and refine templates learners can use and easily adapt to authentically showcase their qualifications.
• Create and/or identify relevant certificate supplements: build, source, and refine curricular materials to create practice opportunities– drills, study materials, and exercises– as well as projects that will build learner confidence, concretize learning acquisition, and demonstrate skills to prospective employers (e.g. portfolio project work)
• Strategize career pathways: assist Program Manager in creating curricular content that positions learners for roles they are best suited for, prepares them to be employer and job-ready applicants, and allows them to understand their path forward in cybersecurity
• Communicate on an ongoing basis: align on objectives, attend regular meetings, attend to asynchronous communications, and address stakeholder feedback
• Other/Miscellaneous: address needs and pivot where appropriate– but not to exceed 80hrs total contract work

Consulting Fees

As full compensation for services rendered pursuant to this agreement, the company shall pay the Consultant for services rendered at $100/hr, not to exceed $8000 for the entire scope of work.

Such compensation shall be payable within 15 days of the consultants invoice for services rendered via Bill.com and approved by People Ops leadership. Invoices shall be submitted at least once per month.

Please note that our “perks & benefits” do not apply to contractors.