Cyber Security Instructor
Company Description
The Bankers Institute is the banking industry’s largest education platform, led by Dean Dr. Kevin Streff in partnership with Compliance Alliance. The Institute serves entire banking organizations, from boardroom strategy to front-line execution, helping institutions address evolving regulatory, technological, and operational demands. Education is delivered through seven specialized institutes: Cyber, AI, Compliance, Technology, Leadership, Privacy, and Operations. The Cyber Institute focuses on practical, industry-relevant training that strengthens security posture and resilience across financial institutions. Instructors collaborate with a professional team committed to high-quality, accessible training for banking professionals. Role Description The Cyber Security Instructor is a remote, contract role responsible for designing and delivering cybersecurity training content for banking professionals. Day-to-day tasks include developing and updating course materials, preparing slide decks and exercises, and teaching virtual sessions, workshops, and webinars focused on cyber threats, secure practices, and regulatory expectations. The instructor will create hands-on labs, case studies, and real-world scenarios tailored to the banking sector, and assess participant learning through quizzes, assignments, and feedback. The role involves collaborating with the education team to align content with industry standards, emerging threats, and the Bankers Institute curriculum, as well as periodically reviewing and improving courses based on learner feedback and changes in the cybersecurity landscape.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong skills in Cybersecurity and Information Security, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security and Application Security, including secure design, threat detection, and common vulnerabilities in banking systems. Candidates should possess experience in Malware Analysis, including understanding malware types, indicators of compromise, and practical mitigation strategies. Experience teaching, training, or presenting technical topics in a clear, structured manner, ideally within financial services or highly regulated industries. Familiarity with banking regulations and security frameworks (e.g., FFIEC guidance, NIST, ISO 27001) is highly beneficial. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or similar are preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfort with remote instruction technologies, and the ability to design engaging, practice-oriented learning experiences. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.