Cyber Security Trainer

Salary: KSh 50,000 Gross per month Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging cybersecurity training sessions using practical, hands-on learning approaches. Develop and maintain lesson plans, lab exercises, assessments, and training materials aligned with the curriculum and current industry trends. Conduct training at the IST campus and client/offsite locations as required. Guide, mentor, and support students throughout their learning journey, providing technical assistance, evaluating performance, and offering constructive feedback. Administer examinations, supervise practical labs, and maintain accurate student records, attendance, and progress reports. Foster a positive, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment while supporting research, innovation, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity training. Qualifications & Experience Bachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years\’ relevant work experience; prior training or teaching experience is an added advantage. Relevant certification(s) such as CompTIA Security+/Network+, CEH, CCNA Security, or equivalent. Practical knowledge of network security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability management, digital forensics, and incident response. Experience with Windows Server and Linux administration, web application security (OWASP Top 10), cryptography, PKI, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and tools, including NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, the Kenya Data Protection Act, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nessus.

• Deliver engaging cybersecurity training sessions using practical, hands-on learning approaches. • Develop and maintain lesson plans, lab exercises, assessments, and training materials aligned with the curriculum and current industry trends. • Conduct training at the IST campus and client/offsite locations as required. • Guide, mentor, and support students throughout their learning journey, providing technical assistance, evaluating performance, and offering constructive feedback. • Administer examinations, supervise practical labs, and maintain accurate student records, attendance, and progress reports. • Foster a positive, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment while supporting research, innovation, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity training. • Bachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. • Minimum of two (2) years\’ relevant work experience; prior training or teaching experience is an added advantage. • Relevant certification(s) such as CompTIA Security+/Network+, CEH, CCNA Security, or equivalent. • Practical knowledge of network security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability management, digital forensics, and incident response. • Experience with Windows Server and Linux administration, web application security (OWASP Top 10), cryptography, PKI, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and tools, including NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, the Kenya Data Protection Act, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nessus.