Cybersecurity Teaching Assistant with Edx Bootcamps - Johannesburg, South Africa - edX Bootcamps Instructional Engagement (Internal posts ONLY)

edX Bootcamps Instructional Engagement (Internal posts ONLY)

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Johannesburg, South Africa

6 days ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

edX, part of 2U Inc., works with respected universities and organizations to deliver innovative, skills-based training to a community of over 45 million learners around the world to support them at every stage of their lives and careers.

edX delivers boot camps through an immersive learning experience with expert services and valuable resources. As of 2021, graduates have been hired by 6,700+ companies, including more than 62% of the Fortune 100.

The Job:

edX is seeking a Cybersecurity professional who has a passion for making a difference Our students have a diverse background, from working professionals to recent college graduates who seek to transition into careers in Cybersecurity.

Teaching Assistants will have a direct hand in changing the lives of our students.

_ This is a fully remote, part-time position that would service either Sydney or Monash University in Australia._

Why teach with us?

Teaching Assistants help instructors to lead classroom discussions, emphasize the meta-skills and core concepts, support students in their projects and challenges, and provide feedback to students.

You don't have to have a ton of experience with teaching You just have to be a lifelong learner, proven teacher or mentor, or love to help people change their lives to succeed.

What You Will Do:

Create an engaging, positive, and inclusive learning environment for our students
Explain complex topics to individuals with both a technical and nontechnical background
Ensure you are bringing the learning experience to life, building community and enhancing relevance through drawing on your own industry experience
Infuse empathy, support, encouragement, and fun into the students' learning progression
Assist the Instructor with class time management
Observe the class during code activities and projects to assist students (via Zoom)
Research and answer student questions
Grade homework and group project assignments when applicable

Skills & Requirements:

At least 6 months of cybersecurity experience (or equivalent)
Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
Completion of background check with satisfactory results, determined at edX's discretion, is required
Must have a laptop, camera, and reliable internet access
One additional monitor, microphone / headset are highly recommended

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UPS device is required

Familiarity with the following:

Security Fundamentals
CIA Triad, Governance, Risk Analysis and Risk Mitigation, Compliance, Business Continuity Planning

Systems Administration

Linux Server Configuration, Bash Scripting and Programming, Windows Server Configurations

Defensive Security

Monitoring and Logging, Incident Response, Forensics, Data Extraction and Recovery

Offensive Security

Burp Suite, SQL Injection, Penetration Testing Execution Standard, Searchsploit and Metasploit, Pivoting Networks

Logistics:

24week program (this is a parttime commitment)
Class Schedule: M/T/TH

Class Times: 10:00am - 2:15pm SAST (includes office hours and break)

Classes are taught live online

Other Perks:

Maintain your current career while teaching
Hone your own skills by teaching and mentoring others
Gain access to thousands of tech professionals around the globe that make up our instructional staff network
Experience the gratitude and fulfillment that comes along with teaching and giving back to the tech community

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa

_ 2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement_
At 2U, we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion.

We are proud of the steps we've taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities.

We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different, as well as by how we are alike.

Your full legal name must be the EXACT name and spelling as listed on your government issued ID Card, birth certificate, name change order, adoption decree, naturalization or immigration documentation. Initials are not acceptable unless initials are part of your full legal name._