Cyber Security Faculty

ImaginXP; Gujarat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ImaginXP invites applications for a Cyber Security Faculty role in Gujarat, India. The position involves delivering engaging cybersecurity courses to undergraduate and postgraduate learners on-site, with emphasis on practical labs and industry-aligned content.

The faculty will design lesson plans, assessments, and projects, mentor students, and support placement readiness. Collaboration with academic leadership to update curricula and incorporate current trends and certifications is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge in Cyber Security including network and application security.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response.
• Familiarity with SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and monitoring tools.
• Experience in curriculum development and delivery in higher education.
• Master’s degree or higher in Cyber Security/CS/IT; professional certifications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver up-to-date cybersecurity courses to undergraduate and postgraduate learners in on-site Gujarat.
• Design lesson plans and practical lab sessions; develop assignments and projects.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, and examinations.
• Mentor learners on academic and career pathways and support placement readiness.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to refine curriculum content and integrate current trends.

Skills

Cyber Security

Network Security

Application Security

Encryption

Security Operations

Curriculum Development

Classroom Facilitation

Education

Master's degree in Cyber Security / CS / IT

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint Protection

Firewalls

Monitoring Tools

Job description

Company Description

ImaginXP is a leading Higher-Ed organization in India focused on future-skills degree, certification, and executive programs across Design, Technology, and Business. The company partners with 30+ universities and reputed institutes such as IIT, BIMTECH, IMT, and IRM to offer industry-led curricula in both online and offline formats. Established in 2013 as an Ed-tech organization, ImaginXP is driven by a mission to reduce the unemployability rate in India through practical, real-time learning experiences. With a strong network of faculty and mentors and its own E-learning app “My Coach” serving tens of thousands of learners, ImaginXP emphasizes placement assistance and career readiness. The organization aims to be a one-stop solution for future-skills education that contributes to national development and the vision of PAN India growth.

Role Description

The Cyber Security Faculty will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, up-to-date cybersecurity courses to undergraduate and postgraduate learners in an on-site setting in Gujarat, India. This full-time role includes designing lesson plans, preparing teaching materials, conducting lectures and practical lab sessions, and evaluating student performance through assignments, projects, and examinations. The faculty member will guide learners on real-world cybersecurity applications, mentor them on academic and career pathways, and support placement readiness through project-based learning and industry-oriented case studies. The role also involves collaborating with academic leadership to refine curriculum content, integrating current industry trends and certifications, participating in faculty meetings and academic events, and contributing to continuous improvement in teaching quality and learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong foundational knowledge in Cyber Security, including network security, application security, encryption, and security operations.
• Candidates should possess skills in practical cyber defense, such as vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, incident response, and secure configuration management.
• Candidates should possess skills in security tools and technologies, including common SIEM platforms, endpoint protection tools, firewalls, and monitoring utilities.
• Candidates should possess skills in curriculum development and academic delivery, including lesson planning, instructional design, and assessment creation.
• Candidates should possess skills in classroom facilitation and learner engagement, including clear communication, mentoring, and the ability to explain complex topics in accessible ways.
• Relevant academic qualifications such as a Master’s degree or higher in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field are preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent) would be highly beneficial.
• Prior teaching, training, or corporate learning experience in cybersecurity or IT security, especially in higher education or professional programs, is an advantage.