Information Security- Online Facilitation
This is a remote position.
BISY3006-Information Security
As an experienced online educator (LINC Fellow), the candidate will work as an independent contractor of LINC and serve a diverse international student body for Undergraduate-level programs studying at premier Australian and Asian universities. Candidate must possess strong knowledge information security principles, network security, cryptography, and cybersecurity practices. They should be able to support students in identifying security threats, implementing security controls, designing security policies, and applying industry best practices to protect information systems and ensure business continuity.
Key Skills Required
Information security
Network security
Cryptography
Cybersecurity principles
Security policy development
Incident management
Risk assessment
Secure systems configuration
Desired Candidate Profile
A Master’s or Doctorate (preferred) in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Computer Science with a security focus with distinction or first-class from a top university in India;
At least 5+ years of teaching in cybersecurity, network security, or information assurance and 2+ years of corporate experience in cybersecurity roles (penetration testing, risk assessment, security operations, compliance. Desirable: Certifications (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+)
Proficient in business communication skills, including current academic/business communication practices, referencing styles, AI use and academic integrity policies.
Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures;
Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication
Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection;
Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including the host university’s LMS and LINCtrac (training on these platforms will be provided).
The candidate must be available Monday/Tuesday for online sessions between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM, and they are required to be available to answer student queries via email within 6 hours after lectures throughout the week.
Roles & Responsibilities
LINC Fellows will be responsible for providing:
Subject matter guidance to a group of 30-35 undergraduate online students;
Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management;
Guidance on relevant reference material;
Conducting a 2-hour session on Monday/Tuesday
Assessment marking with long-form feedback
Management of discussion forums; and
Proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues.
LINC Fellows will be expected to promptly interact with students over email, or calls / online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office, etc.).