Cybersecurity Technical Mentor - Independent Contractor (US Canada, Europe, MENA, India & APAC Timezones)

Remote. Posted 6 months ago

The role

Technical mentors provide support to learners through 1:1 video calls, technical deep-dive sessions, and group Q&A sessions. Mentors address course content and project questions to help students succeed.

What you will do

Provide 1:1 video calls to address learner questions related to course content and projects.
Review students' previous project submissions prior to calls.
Conduct virtual technical deep-dive sessions using slide presentations.
Share use-cases for concepts to broaden student perspectives.
Perform project walkthroughs using slide presentations to outline rubric elements.
Host regular group Q&A sessions via Slack or video.

Required qualifications

5+ years of experience in the relevant field
Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (network, application, and system security)
Knowledge of threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and risk management
Familiarity with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Experience with incident response and monitoring
Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
Awareness of cloud security and data protection practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills

Nice to have

Experience with penetration testing or ethical hacking tools
Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP)

Benefits

Earn additional income with the flexibility to work on your own schedule

Before you apply

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
As new initiatives arise, Udacity will reach out to qualified candidates within this talent pool to provide details on project scope, expected timelines, and compensation.

About the company

Udacity is an Accenture company that offers an online learning platform for corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cloud Computing.