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Session Lead (External Contractor) - Integrated Risk and Compliance Services (In

Udacity, a pioneer in online education, is building "University by Silicon Valley", a new type of online university that teaches the actual programming skills that industry employers need today, delivers credentials endorsed by employers, because they built them, and provides education at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional schools.

Udacity

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About Us

Udacity is now an Accenture company, and exciting things are happening! 🚀 We are on a mission of forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. We offer a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.

Position overview:

Session Leads are industry professionals who provide world-class technical support to our learners in their Nanodegree journey. All our session leads are handpicked through a rigorous selection process so that we can truly be #studentfirst.

As a Session Lead/Instructor, you will be meeting virtually on a weekly basis with your students for group work, activities and short lectures. During the week, students are expected to study an estimated 10 hours on their Nanodegree programs on their own, and you will be expected to respond to their technical questions and check-in with them to make sure they are making progress.

Required skills/qualifications:

  • Fluency in English is a must
  • Technical competence:
    • Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including core principles, critical security controls, best practices, and the ability to evaluate risks, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
    • Strong understanding of GRC frameworks and the ability to identify concerns, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
    • Excellent knowledge of security engineering concepts, including risk evaluation, cryptography, security reviews, audits, and planning/designing security architectures to mitigate risks effectively.
    • Familiarity with designing secure network architectures, implementing Zero Trust Models, and building secure environments in platforms like Azure, as well as setting up SIEM systems for continuous monitoring and alerting.
  • 2+ years of working experience related to the above skillsets
  • Graduate from any of the Cybersecurity courses/Nanodegree programs is an added plus
  • Experience teaching technical concepts and public speaking
  • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to lead a group of students
  • Students-oriented mindset and focus on understanding their problems
  • Innovative approach and proactivity with students that need help
  • Positive character, trusted by the students, creating emotional ties in the group
  • Existing tech network and experience in technical conversations & discussions
  • Flexibility at their current job to take this challenge as a part-time, external contractor

Responsibilities:

  • Managing weekly Checkpoint sessions with students according to Udacity guidelines
  • Coordinating between the students and the Udacity Connect team
  • Reporting to Udacity the weekly overall attendance status of students & observations about each session
  • Explaining concepts of the Nanodegree program to your group of students when needed
  • Solving questions raised by students during the Checkpoint session
  • Reporting student attendance and progress to the Mentor's dashboard
  • Communicating with students on community platform

Why should you apply?

  • Earn additional income working from the comfort of your own home
  • Contribute to a vibrant, international student community
  • Stay updated with the latest in cutting-edge technologies

Compensation at Udacity, an Accenture company, varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Udacity, an Accenture company, will provide a reasonable range of compensation.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

 Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement

Udacity, an Accenture company, is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.

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Udacity, a pioneer in online education, is building "University by Silicon Valley", a new type of online university that teaches the actual programming skills that industry employers need today, delivers credentials endorsed by employers, because they built them, and provides education at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional schools.

With industry giants - Google, AT&T, Facebook, Salesforce, Cloudera, etc. - we offer Nanodegree credentials, designed so professionals can become Web Developers, Data Analysts, or Mobile Developers. Supported by our communities of coaches and students, our students learn programming and data science through a series of online courses and hand-on projects that help them practice and build a convincing portfolio.

Udacity is located in sunny Mountain View, CA.

Join Us

At Udacity, we believe in the power of learning to uplift, empower, and transform. We invite you to join us in creating and providing world-class programs that directly connect the students of today with the jobs of today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Working at Udacity

Every day, you will work in support of dedicated learners who are empowering themselves through education. Your work will change lives and better the world.

  • Health Care: No-premium health, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, FSA

  • Lifestyle: Monthly wellness stipend (gym memberships, work-out gear, etc.)

  • Learning: Reimbursements for conferences, classes, and seminars

  • Flexibility: Flexible work hours, unlimited vacation, and paid parental leave

  • Meals: Healthy catered lunches, dinners, snacks, and drinks on site

  • Fun: Board games, team outings, company parties, and more

Diversity

We are a global company, with students and employees from all across the planet. We recognize and appreciate this diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to creating and maintaining workplaces, classrooms, forums, and more that are free of judgement, bias, or discrimination. All are welcome, all are supported, all are respected.

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401(k) to help you invest in your future.

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Healthcare benefits

No-premium health, dental, and vision benefits + FSA

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Reimbursements for conferences, classes, and seminars

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