Ethical Hacking Mentor

Big Brains; Pakistan; Remote; PKR 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Brains Learning is seeking an experienced Ethical Hacking Mentor to design and deliver practical cybersecurity training for university students and aspiring security professionals. The role emphasizes teaching methodologies, vulnerability assessment, defensive security, and lab-based learning in authorized environments.

You will guide students through labs, review work, and provide feedback remotely under a contract-based arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.
• Ability to design and deliver lab-based lessons.
• Excellent mentoring and communication skills.
• Commitment to teaching legal and ethical security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and structure Ethical Hacking course content.
• Deliver clear and practical cybersecurity lessons.
• Teach reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment and defense concepts in labs.
• Guide students through ethical hacking labs and assignments.
• Review student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure practical exercises are performed only in authorized environments.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Mentoring

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Lab-based instruction

Education

Cybersecurity certifications

Tools

Common security tools

Job description

Big Brains Learning is a student-focused learning and career platform helping university students Learn, Build and Launch through practical courses, internships, projects, notes and career opportunities.Company: Big Brains LearningPosition: Ethical Hacking MentorEmployment Type: Contract BasedWork Mode: RemoteDepartment: Cyber SecurityContract Duration: Project or Contract BasedRole OverviewBig Brains Learning is looking for an experienced ethical hacking professional and mentor who can create and deliver practical cybersecurity training for university students and aspiring security professionals.The selected candidate will teach ethical hacking methodologies, security concepts, vulnerability identification and defensive security practices using authorized lab environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and structure Ethical Hacking course content according to an agreed curriculum.Deliver clear and practical cybersecurity lessons.Explain networking, operating systems and security fundamentals.Teach reconnaissance, information gathering and attack-surface identification in authorized environments.Teach vulnerability assessment and security testing methodologies.Demonstrate web application, network and system security concepts using controlled labs.Introduce common security tools and explain their legitimate use.Teach password security, authentication, access control and common attack techniques from a defensive perspective.Explain security vulnerabilities and appropriate mitigation strategies.Teach students how to document security findings professionally.Guide students through ethical hacking labs and assignments.Review student work and provide constructive feedback.Ensure practical exercises are performed only in authorized environments.Answer student questions related to ethical hacking and cybersecurity.Course ContentThe course may cover cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, Linux, reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, web security, authentication, access control, common vulnerabilities, security tools, exploitation concepts in controlled labs, reporting, remediation and practical ethical hacking projects.The exact curriculum, course duration, number of sessions, projects and assignments will be mutually agreed upon before the contract begins.DeliverablesThe mentor will deliver the agreed course sessions, learning materials, practical labs and assignments.Contract and PaymentThis is a contract based position.Compensation will be mutually agreed upon according to the course scope, duration and responsibilities.RequirementsStrong practical experience in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.Understanding of networking, Linux and security fundamentals.Experience with security testing and vulnerability assessment.Knowledge of web, network and system security.Ability to explain security concepts clearly.Strong communication and mentoring skills.Ability to create safe and authorized practical labs.Relevant certifications will be an advantage.Previous teaching or mentoring experience will be considered an advantage.Student MentoringThe mentor should emphasize legal, ethical and authorized security testing and help students develop defensive security skills.Quality ReviewCourse content may be reviewed by the Big Brains team for technical accuracy and educational quality.ConfidentialityThe mentor agrees to maintain confidentiality regarding non-public information received from Big Brains.TerminationEither party may terminate the contract according to the final agreement.BenefitsOpportunity to mentor aspiring cybersecurity professionals.Opportunity to build a professional cybersecurity teaching portfolio.Potential for future course creation and mentoring contracts.

Requirements

• Strong practical experience in ethical hacking and cybersecurity.
• Good understanding of networking, Linux and security fundamentals.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and security testing.
• Knowledge of web, network and system security.
• Ability to explain cybersecurity concepts clearly.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to create safe and authorized practical labs.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications will be an advantage.
• Ability to guide students through practical security projects.
• Previous teaching or mentoring experience will be considered an advantage.