Session Lead (External Contractor) - Integrated Risk and Compliance Services (India)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Earn additional income

Flexible working hours

Stay updated with technologies

Job summary

Udacity is seeking a Session Lead (External Contractor) to provide world-class technical support to students in their Nanodegree journey. This role involves managing virtual meetings, facilitating group work, and answering technical queries. Ideal candidates must have fluency in English, a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position allows for flexible part-time work while maintaining current job commitments, contributing to an international student community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of core principles and critical security controls.
• Experience in risk evaluation and attack vectors.
• Ability to implement mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly checkpoint sessions according to Udacity guidelines.
• Coordinate between students and the Udacity Connect team.
• Resolve technical questions during checkpoints.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals

Knowledge of GRC frameworks

Excellent knowledge of security engineering concepts

Familiarity with designing secure network architectures

At least 2 years of relevant work experience

Experience teaching technical concepts

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate from a Cybersecurity Nanodegree or similar program

Job description

Session Lead (External Contractor) - Integrated Risk and Compliance Services (India)

Remote

About Us

Udacity is now an Accenture company. We offer an online learning platform powering corporate technical training in areas such as AI, ML, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, and Cloud Computing. Our global organization bridges the talent gap during digital transformation.

Position Overview

Session Leads are industry professionals who provide world‑class technical support to learners in their Nanodegree journey. You will meet students virtually on a weekly basis, lead group work, deliver short lectures, and answer technical questions. Students study approximately 10 hours a week on their own.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly checkpoint sessions according to Udacity guidelines.
• Coordinate between students and the Udacity Connect team.
• Report weekly attendance and observations on the Mentor dashboard.
• Explain program concepts to student groups when needed.
• Resolve technical questions raised during checkpoints.
• Communicate with students on the community platform.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Fluency in English.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, core principles, critical security controls, risk evaluation, and attack vectors.
• Knowledge of GRC frameworks and ability to identify concerns, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of security engineering concepts, cryptography, security reviews, audits, and planning/designing secure architectures.
• Familiarity with designing secure network architectures, implementing Zero‑Trust models, building secure environments in Azure, and setting up SIEM systems.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Graduate from a Cybersecurity Nanodegree or similar program is a plus.
• Experience teaching technical concepts and public speaking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to lead a group of students.
• Student‑oriented mindset and focus on understanding their problems.
• Innovative and proactive approach to supporting students.
• Positive character, trusted by students, and able to build emotional ties.
• Existing technical network and experience in technical conversations.
• Flexibility to take this part‑time, external contractor role while remaining at current job.

Why Apply?

• Earn additional income working from home.
• Contribute to a vibrant international student community.
• Stay updated with cutting‑edge technologies.

Compensation

Compensation varies by location, role, skill set, and experience. A reasonable range will be provided as required by local law.

EEO Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Udacity is an EEO and affirmative action employer of veterans and people with disabilities.

Applicants for employment in the US 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 currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. At Accenture, a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.