Session Lead (External Contractor) - Integrated Application Security Services Nanodegree Sessio[...]

Udacity; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Udacity is seeking a Session Lead (External Contractor) for their Integrated Application Security Services Nanodegree. This role involves managing weekly sessions with students, providing technical support, and ensuring students progress through their coursework. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in secure coding practices and experience in technical teaching. Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English are required. Responsibilities include coordinating student sessions, creating agendas, and addressing student queries. This position is remote, allowing flexibility as a part-time contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching technical concepts and public speaking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a group.
• Student-oriented mindset focused on understanding their problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly connect sessions with students.
• Create session agendas and notes.
• Coordinate between students and the Udacity connect team.
• Report weekly attendance status and observations to Udacity.
• Facilitate student introductions in sessions.
• Explain Nanodegree concepts when needed.
• Solve questions students raise during sessions.
• Communicate with students via Slack.
• Check in weekly on student progress.

Skills

Fluency in English

2+ years of working experience

Proficiency in OWASP vulnerabilities

Ability to conduct penetration tests

Experience designing secure systems

Capability to convey complex security concepts

Positive character

Flexibility as a part-time external contractor

Education

Graduate from the Cybersecurity Nanodegree Program

Job description

Session Lead (External Contractor) - Integrated Application Security Services Nanodegree Session lead (India)

Remote

About Us

Udacity is now an Accenture company, providing a unique immersive online learning platform powering corporate technical training in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how enterprises bridge the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.

Position Overview

Session leads are industry professionals who provide world‑class technical support to learners in their Nanodegree journey. As a Session Lead/Instructor, you will meet virtually on a weekly basis with students for group work, activities and short lectures. Students study an estimated 10 hours on their Nanodegree programs on their own each week, and you will respond to their technical questions and check‑in to ensure they progress.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Fluency in English both written and spoken
• 2+ years of working experience related to the skillsets described below
• Proficiency in OWASP vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, and experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools
• Ability to conduct penetration tests, identify system vulnerabilities, and implement remediation strategies, aligning with current industry demands
• Experience designing secure systems, implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, and developing tools to monitor and counteract security breaches
• Capability to convey complex security concepts clearly and write effective security reports
• Graduate from the Cybersecurity Nanodegree Program is an added plus
• Experience teaching technical concepts and public speaking
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to lead a group of students
• Students‑oriented mindset and focus on understanding their problems
• Innovative approach and proactivity in helping students that need help
• Positive character, trusted by students, creating emotional ties in the group
• Existing technical network and experience in technical conversations and discussions
• Flexibility as a part‑time external contractor

Responsibilities

• Managing weekly connect sessions with students according to Udacity guidelines
• Creating the Udacity connect session agenda & notes
• Coordinating between the students and the Udacity connect team
• Reporting weekly overall attendance status of students and observations about each session to Udacity
• Being present at every connect session over Zoom, helping students introduce themselves, organizing groups and keeping track of time
• Explaining concepts of the Nanodegree program to the group when needed
• Solving questions raised by students during the connect session
• Reporting students’ attendance and progress to the mentor’s dashboard
• Communicating with students on Slack
• Weekly check‑in with all students on their progress
• Earn additional income working from the comfort of your home
• Contribute to a vibrant international student community
• Stay updated with the latest in cutting‑edge technologies

Compensation

Compensation at Udacity, an Accenture company, varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Udacity will provide a reasonable range of compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Udacity, an Accenture company, is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans/individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. At Accenture, a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.