Teaching Assistant in Cyber Security-2025

The Community College of Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a passionate educator to provide hands-on support in cybersecurity labs. This role emphasizes collaboration and fostering an inclusive learning environment while guiding students through practical exercises in network security. The successful candidate will work closely with instructors to develop engaging course materials and assist students in mastering essential cybersecurity tools and concepts. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and eager to make a difference in students' lives, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or related field required.
• Experience in education or industry preferred, especially in GCC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver cybersecurity lectures and lab sessions.
• Guide students in configuring and troubleshooting network devices.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and tools.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Hands-on Support

Collaboration

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Professional qualifications

Tools

Forensic

Kali Linux

Wireshark

IDS/IPS systems

Job description

The successful candidate should exhibit considerable potential and enthusiasm for offering hands-on support to students during lab sessions, guiding them through the configuration and troubleshooting of network devices. Furthermore, he/she is expected to uphold the department's commitment to excellence in teaching and committee services, while also cultivating an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, or a closely related field.
• Expertise in teaching labs and hands-on experiences in the areas of Cybersecurity, such as cryptography, network security, secure software development, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence.
• Preferably one to two years of experience in education or industry. Work experience in the GCC is preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional qualifications are advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Arabic and English languages.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructors to prepare and deliver lectures, workshops, and lab sessions on cybersecurity topics, emphasizing the utilization of technical tools and configurations.
• Provide hands-on assistance to students during lab sessions, guiding them through the configuration and troubleshooting of network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Contribute to the development of course materials, assignments, and assessments tailored to incorporate practical exercises utilizing cybersecurity tools such as Forensic, Kali Linux, Wireshark, and IDS/IPS systems.
• Assist in grading assignments, projects, and exams, offering detailed feedback to students to enhance their understanding and proficiency in utilizing technical cybersecurity tools and configurations.
• Lead discussions and review sessions to reinforce key concepts related to network security, routing and switching configurations, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in cybersecurity, particularly in areas related to network security tools, programming languages (such as C++ and Python), and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Provide guidance and support to students in designing and implementing effective network security architectures, including firewall configurations and network segmentation strategies.
• Assist in the setup, maintenance, and management of cybersecurity lab environments, ensuring the availability of necessary hardware, software, and configurations for practical exercises.
• Assist in determining the equipment and tool requirements of the department, and selecting the most appropriate options.