Cyber Security Tutor

About the role

The Cyber Security Tutor will design and deliver practical cybersecurity lessons and projects for students in Lagos, covering network security, secure coding, threat analysis and basic incident response.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans.
• Teach classes and supervise hands‑on labs.
• Guide students through real‑world cybersecurity scenarios.
• Provide feedback on assignments and projects.
• Support curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Mentor students on career pathways in cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with other tutors and staff to maintain teaching standards.

Required profile

• Core cybersecurity knowledge of threats, vulnerabilities and incident response.
• Understanding of network and system security, firewalls, authentication and secure configuration.
• Strong teaching and communication abilities to explain technical concepts simply.
• Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, SIEM and packet analysis utilities.
• Organizational skills for lesson planning and tracking student progress.
• Relevant academic background (e.g., degree in Computer Science, Information Security) or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP) are a plus.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring or technical training, preferably in cybersecurity.

Required skills

• Network security concepts.
• Secure coding fundamentals.
• Threat analysis techniques.
• Basic incident response procedures.
• Firewalls and access control mechanisms.
• Vulnerability scanners.
• SIEM tools.
• Packet analysis utilities.