Cyber Security Instructor

Kaplan is a world leader in Professional Education and is currently experiencing rapid growth in the MENA region. In supporting this growth, we are seeking to hire an experienced freelance instructor and content developer
, with industry certifications and expert knowledge in Cyber Security. Successful candidates will develop bespoke course content and deliver training courses.

• Design, develop, and deliver cybersecurity training programs (online and/or in-person).
• Teach core topics such as network security, ethical hacking, risk management, incident response, cryptography, and compliance.
• Prepare course materials, hands‑on labs, case studies, quizzes, and assessments.
• Customize content to suit the learner’s profile (corporate employees, university students, etc.).
• Stay updated with current threats, tools, and techniques in the cybersecurity landscape.
• Provide one‑on‑one mentorship and support to learners when needed.
• Evaluate learner performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and content developers to maintain training quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or similar.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of practical experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Prior experience in training, teaching, or public speaking.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and SIEM systems.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent presentation skills – written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel in GCC region

We are looking for people with an advanced‑level knowledge of Cyber Security. This should include the following:

• Knowledge and experience with information security best practices including encryption, application security, penetration testing, and computer forensics
• Developing a Cybersecurity Culture and Organizational Processes
• Emerging Threats from AI and New Technology
• Cybersecurity Operations and Architectures
• Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+

If you are passionate about Cyber Security and you are eager to collaborate with a dynamic team, with a company with an ambitious development agenda and to work with some of the most well‑known and respected organizations in the Middle East, then we want to hear from you!

We will try to reply to all enquiries but due to the expected volume of applicants we hope you understand that we may be unable to get back to you unless you have been selected to progress.