Teaching Assistant - Cybersecurity Course

Vertical Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Teaching Assistant for its Cybersecurity Course. You will support the instructor during live Zoom classes and assist learners with practical activities. Ideal candidates have strong cybersecurity knowledge and prior experience in teaching or mentoring. This role offers competitive hourly compensation and opportunities to develop teaching skills in a fast-evolving field.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Access to a large alumni network

Platform for skill development

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to facilitate engaging Zoom classes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating live Zoom classes.
• Support learners during labs and exercises.
• Provide timely assistance via Telegram and e-learning platforms.

Skills

Understanding of cybersecurity principles, tools, and frameworks

Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS controls

Ability to explain technical cybersecurity concepts clearly

Experience with Zoom facilitation

Previous teaching or mentoring experience

Job description

About the Course

Vertical Institute’s Cybersecurity Course provides learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to protect information systems against modern threats. The curriculum covers network security, risk assessment, incident response, regulatory compliance, and security governance, preparing learners to safeguard data and systems effectively.

Classes are delivered live via Zoom during weekday evenings or weekends, led by an expert instructor supported by a teaching assistant.

Role Overview

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the instructor in delivering engaging and practical lessons. Your responsibilities include assisting learners during labs and exercises, providing guidance on cybersecurity concepts and tools, and offering ongoing learner support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating live Zoom classes
• Support learners in practical activities covering:
• Network and endpoint security fundamentals
• Risk assessment and management
• Incident response and recovery
• Regulatory compliance (e.g., MAS TRM, PDPA)
• Provide timely assistance and troubleshooting via the Telegram community and e-learning platform
• Track and record attendance according to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) standards
• Share learner feedback with the course team to enhance content and delivery

Qualifications and Skills

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, tools, and frameworks
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS controls
• Ability to explain technical cybersecurity concepts clearly to beginner learners
• Experienced with Zoom facilitation and equipped with a reliable home setup (webcam, microphone, stable internet)
• Previous teaching, mentoring, or TA experience is advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• A platform to develop your teaching skills in a critical and fast-evolving field
• Access to Vertical Institute’s network of 30,000+ alumni and 100+ hiring partners