Teaching Assistant in Cyber Security-2025

The successful candidate should exhibit considerable potential and enthusiasm for offering hands-on support to students during lab sessions, guiding them through the configuration and troubleshooting of network devices. Furthermore, he / she is expected to uphold the department's commitment to excellence in teaching and committee services, while also cultivating an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

Qualifications & Required Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, or a closely related field, Master's degree is preferable.

Expertise in teaching labs and hands-on experiences in the areas of Cybersecurity, such as cryptography, network security, secure software development, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence.

Preferably one to two years of experience in education or industry. Work experience in the GCC is preferred but not mandatory

Professional qualifications are advantageous, but not essential.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment, fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ability to communicate effectively in both Arabic and English languages.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with instructors to prepare and deliver lectures, workshops, and lab sessions on cybersecurity topics, emphasizing the utilization of technical tools and configurations.

Provide hands-on assistance to students during lab sessions, guiding them through the configuration and troubleshooting of network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Contribute to the development of course materials, assignments, and assessments tailored to incorporate practical exercises utilizing cybersecurity tools such as Forensic, Kali Linux, Wireshark, and IDS / IPS systems.

Assist in grading assignments, projects, and exams, offering detailed feedback to students to enhance their understanding and proficiency in utilizing technical cybersecurity tools and configurations.

Lead discussions and review sessions to reinforce key concepts related to network security, routing and switching configurations, and troubleshooting methodologies.

Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in cybersecurity, particularly in areas related to network security tools, programming languages (such as C++ and Python), and intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS / IPS).

Provide guidance and support to students in designing and implementing effective network security architectures, including firewall configurations and network segmentation strategies.

Assist in the setup, maintenance, and management of cybersecurity lab environments, ensuring the availability of necessary hardware, software, and configurations for practical exercises.

Assist in determining the equipment and tool requirements of the department, and selecting the most appropriate options.

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