United States onlyAbout: Simplilearn
Simplilearn is the world’s #1 online Bootcamp provider, enabling learners around the globe with rigorous and highly specialized training offered in partnership with world-renowned universities and leading corporations. We focus on emerging technologies and skills, such as data science, cloud computing, programming, and more — that are transforming the global economy. Our training is hands-on and immersive, including live virtual classes, integrated labs and projects, 24x7 support, and a collaborative learning environment. Over two million professionals and 2000 corporate training organizations across 150 countries have harnessed our award-winning programs to achieve their career and business goals.
Simplilearn has collaborated with Full stack Academy to leverage its widespread footprint in the US region and partnerships with Top US universities to grow internationally
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Instructor at Simplilearn, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of ethical hacking and cybersecurity professionals. Specifically, you will deliver content from Ec-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv13) Certification Training Course, designed to equip learners with the skills required to identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks, and protect organizational systems against cyber threats.
This is a part-time, remote role. All sessions are delivered synchronously and 100% online.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
- You will conduct live online classes, mentor learners through hands-on labs, simulations, and real-world attack scenarios, and provide professional guidance based on your industry experience.
- You will bridge the gap between theoretical cybersecurity concepts and practical ethical hacking techniques, enabling learners to think like attackers while defending systems responsibly.
- You will guide learners across the ethical hacking lifecycle, including reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting, helping them build the technical and analytical skills required to succeed in penetration testing and security roles.
- Create a positive, professional and inclusive learning environment
- Serve as role model for students and as an ambassador for our brand, by:
- Exhibiting professionalism and an ethical and empathetic approach when engaging with Simplilearn staff, students, and the public
- Encouraging teamwork and seek feedback for continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
You are a great candidate for this role if you have:
- 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, with a strong focus on ethical hacking, penetration testing, red teaming, or security testing
- Proven expertise in CEH Practical domains, including:
-Network and system exploitation
-Web application attacks (OWASP Top 10)
-Malware analysis basics
-Privilege escalation and lateral movement
-Post-exploitation techniques and reporting - Extensive hands-on experience with tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, SQLmap, Hydra, Wireshark, Nessus, Nikto, and Kali Linux
- Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows internals, networking protocols, and common misconfigurations
- Experience conducting or mentoring hands-on labs, CTF-style exercises, and red-team simulations
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK mapping, vulnerability scoring (CVSS), and penetration testing methodologies
- Understanding of cloud and hybrid environments, with exposure to basic attack vectors in AWS and/or Azure
- CEH certification is mandatory; CEH Practical, OSCP, GPEN, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred
- Prior training, mentoring, or lab facilitation experience, especially in live online environments (preferred but not mandatory)
- Ability to clearly explain attack logic, tool usage, and mitigation strategies in a structured, learner-friendly manner
- Strong communication skills, patience, and a learner-first mindset
- High ethical standards, professionalism, and a strong emphasis on responsible disclosure and safe hacking practices
Compensation:
The expected compensation for this role is $50 per hour for candidates who fulfill the qualifications listed. Candidates with advanced qualifications or domain expertise are encouraged to apply as well. All final offers will be determined based on individual experience, skillset, and alignment with the program needs. Not all candidates will qualify for the top of the salary range.
