Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer

Position Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer

Department Cybersecurity Center

School College of Computer Engineering and Science

Reports to Director of Cybersecurity Center; College Dean

Job Description

Highly qualified candidates with practical knowledge to develop and conduct cybersecurity trainings for cybersecurity center at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University.

Qualifications & Experience (Required)

· A Minimum of Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited, reputable university. Postgraduate qualification is preferable.

· Relevant industrial certifications

· Candidates should have a minimum 2-3 years academic experience.

· Industrial experience is a Plus.

· Candidates are expected to have excellent command of the English Language.

· Candidates should be familiar with technology infused academic environments.

· Previous experience in the Middle East or GCC countries is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

· To carry out the duties of the position in accordance with College values and standards and in line with College policies and procedures, upholding high professional standards and leading by example.

· To work with PMU students as members of a learning community to provide world-class education and an excellent student experience.

· To integrate the College value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job, respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the College community and of visitors to the College.

· To promote the values of collegiality within the College community.

Teaching

· To contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching.

· To Work with faculty to determine new hardware and software needs as well as updating the hardware and software of existing labs.

· To play a significant role in the review of labs and in assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement as required.

· To support students during their Capstone projects.

· Support students’ extracurricular and club activities

· To develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate.

· To provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.

· To provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate.

Professional Development and Service

· To maintain an appropriate professional development activity and to keep up to date with developments in the field as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.

· To contribute to the overall work of the College and/or equivalent external organizations by representing the institution and faculty on appropriate committees and groups.

· To effectively contribute to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the School, faculty, and College, as required.

· And to perform any and all other position-related duties as requested by Director, Dean, Vice President, or President.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)

Candidates are expected to have interest and experience in training labs related to the following areas:

· Penetration Testing

· Ethical Hacking

· SIEM Tool (any one of the existing tools e.g. Splunk, ELK is sufficient)

· Digital Forensics

· Cryptography

· Threat Intelligence

· Python programming / Scripting languages

· Capture The Flag (CTF) / Bug Bounty

· Network Security

· Unix/Linux

How to Apply

Application to this position require a curriculum vita (include a recent photo; state citizenship; and LinkedIn profile), unofficial copy of MS/BS Diploma: names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references who may be contacted, with permission of the candidate, following initial evaluations by the search committee.

Positions advertised on our job website and can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

· Please mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement

· Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

· For submission of applications, log-on to our career site:

https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

Alternatively, send your application by email to vacancies@pmu.edu.sa in the event of an unsuccessful online application. (Please specify Position Applied for: Ex: Lab Instructor in Software Engineering or Computer Science" in the email subject line and please also mention the name of the source/website where you have seen this advertisement)

Disclaimer

PMU reserves the right to alter, amend and add responsibilities to this position in line with the institutional needs. Changes and amendments to this job description shall be within the academic framework and the general employment conditions.