# Cybersecurity Technical Mentor - Independent Contractor (US Canada, Europe, MENA, India & APAC Timezones)

Hiring organization: [Udacity](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/udacity)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3dd6b4e7-6120-4d88-b4d9-69edb232d469

Listed on Udacity's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: contract
- Location: Remote
- Remote: yes

## Summary

Udacity seeks experienced cybersecurity professionals to mentor learners in their online programs through one-on-one sessions, technical deep-dives, and group Q&A forums. This part-time contractor role suits practitioners with 5+ years of cybersecurity experience who enjoy teaching and want flexible income alongside existing work.

_Our summary, not Udacity's wording._

## Skills named

Application Security, Cloud Security, Data Protection, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management, Threat Detection

## Required

- 5+ years of cybersecurity experience
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals including network, application, and system security
- Knowledge of threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and risk management
- Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls
- Understanding of security frameworks and standards like NIST and ISO 27001
- Experience with incident response and monitoring
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
- Awareness of cloud security and data protection practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to mentor and help learners succeed
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility to work part-time as an external contractor

## Nice to have

- Experience with penetration testing or ethical hacking tools
- Relevant security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or CISSP
- Deep understanding of emerging trends in AI and related fields

Apply on Udacity's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/udacity/jobs/8535777002