Overview
The CSNA Program is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) to support instructors and students across its cybersecurity and network administration coursework. This role is centered on core TA responsibilities — helping instructors deliver course content, supporting student learning, and maintaining hands-on lab environments — while also contributing to the program's efforts to reach prospective students and build the program's reputation as a trusted resource on cyber workforce topics. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with technical cybersecurity skills and an interest in education, curriculum development, and program outreach.
Responsibilities
Instructional & Classroom Support
- Assist instructors in preparing and organizing course materials, assignments, and lab exercises for CSNA classes.
- Hold regular office hours and tutoring sessions to help students with coursework and lab exercises.
- Grade assignments, quizzes, and lab work according to instructor-provided rubrics, and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Monitor course platforms (LMS, email, discussion boards) and respond promptly to student questions.
- Support in-class and online lab sessions, including live technical troubleshooting for students.
- Assist with proctoring exams and practical/hands-on assessments as needed.
Lab & Learning Environment Development
- Design, build, and maintain penetration testing labs and simulated environments used in coursework, under the direction of course instructors.
- Develop and test hands-on lab exercises that reinforce course learning objectives.
- Set up and support demonstration lab environments for visiting high school prospective students as part of recruitment and outreach events.
- Troubleshoot lab infrastructure (virtual machines, networking, tools/platforms) before and during class and outreach sessions.
Program Outreach & Workforce Content Support
- Research and help identify viable content marketing pathways for reaching prospective online domestic students, working in coordination with program leadership.
- Source cyber workforce education content ideas by engaging with recruiters, mid-career professionals, and current Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) research and data.
- Help translate research and industry insight into content ideas that support the program's efforts to be recognized as a knowledgeable, trusted resource on cyber workforce topics.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining a repository of workforce and industry insights for use in coursework, outreach materials, and prospective-student communications.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related program.
- Prior experience as a TA, tutor, or mentor is a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Working familiarity with penetration testing concepts and tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, virtualization platforms) preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students of varying skill levels.
- Comfortable conducting research and synthesizing information from multiple sources, including industry professionals and public data (e.g., BLS).
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Genuine interest in cybersecurity education, curriculum development, and workforce development.
Maximum Salary
USD $18.00/Hr.
Minimum Salary
USD $17.00/Hr.
