Cybersecurity Externship Mentor (PT, Remote)

BlueSnap, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Cybersecurity Externship Mentor to guide aspiring tech professionals through their journey in cybersecurity. This part-time, fully remote role allows you to leverage your extensive experience to mentor students, providing them with the tools and insights they need to thrive in their future careers. You will evaluate projects, lead planning sessions, and adapt your teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles. Join a vibrant community that values mentorship and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact on the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

Benefits

Free training for mentorship skills

Networking opportunities

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience mentoring junior cybersecurity analysts.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through hands-on externship projects.
• Conduct mock technical interviews to prepare students.

Skills

Cybersecurity Experience

Project Management

Mentoring

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Threat Modeling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

Splunk

Atomic Red Team

ELK

Nmap

Wireshark

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Git/GitHub

JIRA

ClickUp

Job description

Cybersecurity Externship Mentor (PT, Remote)

• Student's experience
• Remote
• Part-time

Description

About TripleTen

TripleTen is a service that empowers individuals, regardless of their prior experience, to embark on the exciting and challenging journey of mastering tech professions. Our bootcamps focus on training students in Software Engineering, Data Science, Business Intelligence Analytics, QA Engineering, Cybersecurity, and UX/UI Design in a feasible and accessible way, ultimately leading them to thrive in a new career. Our mission is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to successfully master a new profession, find their purpose, and become a valuable member of the tech industry.

TripleTen is a remote-first organization, mirroring our students who complete our bootcamps in a remote environment.

As a Cybersecurity Externship Mentor, you will guide students through hands-on externship projects, providing technical expertise and professional development support. You will help bridge the gap between education and employment, preparing students for their first roles in cybersecurity through project supervision, mentorship, and mock interviews.

What you will do

1. Evaluate projects, identify deliverables, and develop independent solutions.
2. Lead project planning, documentation, and reporting.
3. Organize and conduct mock technical interviews to prepare students for job applications.
4. Adapt teaching methods to different learning styles and paces.
5. Collaborate with mentors and staff to maintain a supportive learning environment.
6. Present effectively in team meetings, 1:1 coaching sessions, and stakeholder presentations.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.
• Strong ability to manage projects independently, even with limited client documentation.
• Experience mentoring or training junior cybersecurity analysts.
• Hands-on expertise with tools such as Splunk, Atomic Red Team, ELK, Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and others.
• Proficiency in incident response, vulnerability management, threat modeling (MITRE ATT&CK), SIGMA detections, YARA rules, and continuous monitoring.
• Familiarity with U.S. cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO).
• Working knowledge of Git/GitHub workflows and project management platforms (e.g., JIRA, ClickUp).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Availability to work up to 30 hours per week and mentor students during evening hours (Eastern Time).

Nice to Have

• 3+ years working specifically with U.S. cybersecurity regulations and compliance.
• Experience with the hiring process for cybersecurity analyst roles, including conducting technical interviews.
• Active engagement in the cybersecurity community (e.g., open-source contributions, blog writing, conference speaking).
• Existing professional network within the U.S. cybersecurity industry.

What we can offer you

• Pay rate of $40–$50 per hour based on your experience.
• Fully remote, part-time position (up to 30 hours per week).
• Free training to strengthen mentorship, communication, and soft skills, and opportunities to build your public profile as a cybersecurity expert.
• Cross-cultural work experience and lots of opportunities for networking with teammates who love what they do.