Technical Instructor (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP))

POSITION TITLE: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Instructor

DURATION: Part-Time Contract Role

COMPENSATION: $65/hour

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Per Scholas is seeking a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) instructor to become a member of our National Training Team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, problem-solving individual with strong technical and instructional skills, demonstrates the ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic environment, and maintains a strong sense of accountability. To succeed in this role, candidates must be business-minded within our mission focus and excel in instructional delivery that meets clients’ and learners’ high expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Deliver instructor-led training that prepares students for the (ISC)² CISSP certification and careers as Information Security Managers, Security Architects, Security Consultants, and CISOs. Responsibilities include daily instruction, assessment administration, attendance tracking, one-on-one tutoring, daily evaluation and monitoring of individual student progress, and consistent enforcement of classroom standards.
• Teach advanced security concepts across the eight CISSP domains, including:
• Security and Risk Management (governance, compliance, risk analysis, threat modeling)
• Asset Security (data classification, lifecycle management, protection controls)
• Security Architecture and Engineering (security models, cryptography, PKI, cloud security)
• Communication and Network Security (OSI/TCP-IP, VPNs, wireless security, segmentation)
• Identity and Access Management (AAA, SSO, federation, OAuth/OIDC)
• Security Assessment and Testing (vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, audits)
• Security Operations (incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, SIEM)
• Software Development Security (SDLC integration, DevSecOps, SAST/DAST, API security)
• Facilitate hands-on lab exercises involving security assessment tools, cryptographic implementations, network security configurations, and identity management systems through the ACI Learning platform.
• Evaluate student performance using scenario-based assessments, domain-specific practice exams, and structured performance checklists.
• Provide students with relevant supplemental resources for deeper learning on security concepts, industry certifications, and best practices.
• Dedicate capacity (e.g., 10% of non-instructional time) to professional development, technical upskilling, curriculum modernization, and contributing to the product’s retrospective/evaluation cycle.
• Work closely with the instructional and curriculum development teams to provide feedback on lab effectiveness, learner pain points, and content clarity.
• Maintain and update Salesforce and/or our LMS with student grades, certification scores, attendance, and performance notes.
• Support and maintain training curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and classroom materials, identifying areas for improvement based on delivery experience. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO US

Instructional Skill Sets

• 7+ years of wo