Springboard runs an online, self-paced Cyber Security Career Track in which participants learn with the help of a curated curriculum and 1-1 guidance from an expert mentor. Our mentor community - the biggest strength of our programs - comprises some of the best cybersecurity experts in the field.

In Short

Completely online and self-paced
Students become proficient in cybersecurity with the help of a curated online curriculum and project-based deliverables
Coursework is made up of a 360 hour expert-curated curriculum in partnership with InfoSec Learning
On average, students finish in 6 months; spending 15-20 per week on the course
Students are working professionals from all over the world, dedicated to switching careers into cybersecurity
Students have a biweekly 30-minute check-in with their mentor to discuss questions, projects, and career advice!
Students may communicate with mentors outside of calls on an as-needed basis to support learning and career objectives
In addition to the mentors, students have a strong support network including full-time TAs, career coaches, unlimited mentors, a student advisor and a technical community manager

Requirements

Are as passionate about explaining principles of cybersecurity as about cybersecurity itself
Proficient in the topics covered in our curriculum and are an expert on incident response, network scanning tools, vulnerability assessments, Kali Linux, and pCAP and log analysis, as well as basic Python and Powershell scripting
Proficient with cybersecurity related tools/technologies that we use including WireShark, Nessus, Nmap/Kali Linux, Splunk, Snort, Pfense, Aircrack, Cain and Abel, Virtual Box, Hashcat, Webgoat and Linux
Have at least 3+ years of relevant work experience
Hold current CISSP certificate; additional industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council, SANS are preferred
Are available for biweekly, 30-minute video check-ins for each student to help them set and achieve learning goals, provide feedback, and help them move towards getting a job
Are able to utilize Zoom for the 30-minute calls with students
Able to spend up to an additional 30-minutes per call to review student submissions before the weekly call and prepare feedback to share with each student during the call
Have experience critiquing work, in particular giving meaningful feedback on cybersecurity related work, and are able to think on your feet quickly
Are empathetic, patient, have excellent communication skills, and can hold other accountable
Bonus points if you know American Sign Language (ASL) or have teaching experience

Benefits

Receive a monthly per-call honorarium
Membership in a rich community of expert mentors from companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google
Change the lives of students in our program
Help revolutionize online education and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals!
Work at your convenience: set your own working hours and workload