Remote Cybersecurity Instructor, Career Accelerator

Per Scholas; Florida; Remote; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays & PTO

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) employer match

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Per Scholas is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Instructor I for the Career Accelerator program in the United States. You will deliver hands-on lab-based instruction covering cybersecurity fundamentals, security operations, endpoint security, and ethical hacking, while guiding students toward industry-recognized certifications.

You’ll monitor learner progress, provide actionable feedback, and support graduation.

Qualifications

• Industry cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, Security+ or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years cybersecurity experience; teaching adults is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into practical learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab-first instruction across cybersecurity fundamentals and security operations.
• Prepare learners for certifications such as Security+ and CISSP.
• Manage learner progress, provide feedback, and offer office hours.
• Mentor projects from scoping to employer-ready demonstrations.
• Inform curriculum and labs with current threats and best practices.
• Collaborate with staff to improve labs and assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Security operations

Endpoint security

Ethical hacking

Cloud security

Lab environments

Teaching adults

Education

Bachelors in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GC)

Job description

Per Scholas is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Instructor I for the Career Accelerator program in the United States. You will deliver hands-on lab-based instruction covering cybersecurity fundamentals, security operations, endpoint security, and ethical hacking, while guiding students toward industry-recognized certifications.

You’ll monitor learner progress, provide actionable feedback, and support graduation.