Cyber Security Instructor Jobs
Cyber Security Instructor jobs are open across corporate training firms, community colleges, universities, defense contractors, and cybersecurity bootcamps, at every level from adjunct and entry-level trainer to senior instructor and program director, with specializations in ethical hacking, network defense, and compliance training. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- 538528
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
- VTNSI
- Data Analytics / Security
- Research / Scientific
- Faculty (Salaried)
- Virginia Tech
Job Description
With a presence in both Blacksburg and Washington D.C. metro areas, the Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VNTSI) serves dual missions of (1) performing cutting edge research and development for externally sponsored Department of War and Intelligence Community programs and (2) cultivating the next generation of national security workforce and thought leaders by engaging students in curricular, extracurricular, and research and development opportunities. As one of the fastest growing thematic research institutes at Virginia Tech, sponsors and collaborators benefit from VTNSI through both highly experienced student talent pipelines and senior technical leadership that addresses some of our nation’s greatest national security challenges and threats.
The Intelligent Systems Division (ISD), one of the three research divisions of VTNSI, is seeking a Research Associate or Research Scientist in Cyber Security to conduct research in cyber security and artificial intelligence. This is a research and development position based in Arlington, Virginia. ISD brings together researchers from computer science, systems engineering, statistics, mathematics, operations research and other related fields to develop interdisciplinary solutions to cutting-edge technological challenges. Successful candidates for this position will have relevant experience in cyber security and ideally artificial intelligence.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
1. Contributes to research conducted in ISD focused on cyber security, cyber operations, cyber analytics, and the intersection of those areas with other ISD research interests - including but not limited to data science, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering
2. Contributes to technical documents/presentations and peer-reviewed academic papers
3. At the Research Associate I and II levels, executes responsibilities that may include background research, coding protection mechanisms or attacks, data collection, analysis, documentation, and supporting project logistics
4. At the Research Scientist I and II levels, contributes to research design and execution, supervise and/or mentor technical staff in key technical areas, and participate in proposal development; opportunity to serve as either Co-PI or PI on small to moderate programs.
Required Qualifications
- US citizenship
- Active and ability to maintain a security clearance
- Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related discipline
o For Research Associate II, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s with 3 years post-degree experience
o Research Scientist I, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s with five years of post-degree experience
o Research Scientist II, Master’s degree with three years experience, Bachelor’s with five years post-degree experience, or doctoral degree.
- Experience with cyber security and cyber operations (including software, AI/ML, or autonomy)
- Demonstrated knowledge of networking fundamentals, network logs and telemetry, common cyber-attack types including malware, security concepts including access control and cryptography.
- Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, C, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing research and/or development projects
- Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience in cyber test, including network and penetration testing, malware analysis, or red teaming
- Experience in testing AI-enabled systems (including benchmarking, prompting, narratives, AI use in human workflows) and agentic AI (including assessing behavior and security, autonomous use of AI)
- Experience serving as PI/Co-PI on funding programs (preference for Research Scientist I and II)
- Experience with software development, cryptography, or software reverse engineering
- Experience with common machine learning software packages such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc.
- Experience working in an academic environment
- Experience executing on research and/or development programs supporting the federal government
- Interest and/or experience working effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
- Research Associate I starting at $100,000; commensurate with experience
- Research Associate II starting at $125,000; commensurate with experience
- Research Scientist I starting at $150,000; commensurate with experience
- Research Scientist II starting at $175,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
November 30, 2026
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our work, the successful candidates must be US citizens with an active security clearance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Alex Tuuri at alext3@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
- 538528
- Arlington, Virginia, United States
- VTNSI
- Data Analytics / Security
- Research / Scientific
- Faculty (Salaried)
- Virginia Tech
Job Description
With a presence in both Blacksburg and Washington D.C. metro areas, the Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VNTSI) serves dual missions of (1) performing cutting edge research and development for externally sponsored Department of War and Intelligence Community programs and (2) cultivating the next generation of national security workforce and thought leaders by engaging students in curricular, extracurricular, and research and development opportunities. As one of the fastest growing thematic research institutes at Virginia Tech, sponsors and collaborators benefit from VTNSI through both highly experienced student talent pipelines and senior technical leadership that addresses some of our nation’s greatest national security challenges and threats.
The Intelligent Systems Division (ISD), one of the three research divisions of VTNSI, is seeking a Research Associate or Research Scientist in Cyber Security to conduct research in cyber security and artificial intelligence. This is a research and development position based in Arlington, Virginia. ISD brings together researchers from computer science, systems engineering, statistics, mathematics, operations research and other related fields to develop interdisciplinary solutions to cutting-edge technological challenges. Successful candidates for this position will have relevant experience in cyber security and ideally artificial intelligence.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
1. Contributes to research conducted in ISD focused on cyber security, cyber operations, cyber analytics, and the intersection of those areas with other ISD research interests - including but not limited to data science, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering
2. Contributes to technical documents/presentations and peer-reviewed academic papers
3. At the Research Associate I and II levels, executes responsibilities that may include background research, coding protection mechanisms or attacks, data collection, analysis, documentation, and supporting project logistics
4. At the Research Scientist I and II levels, contributes to research design and execution, supervise and/or mentor technical staff in key technical areas, and participate in proposal development; opportunity to serve as either Co-PI or PI on small to moderate programs.
Required Qualifications
- US citizenship
- Active and ability to maintain a security clearance
- Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or related discipline
o For Research Associate II, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s with 3 years post-degree experience
o Research Scientist I, Master’s degree, Bachelor’s with five years of post-degree experience
o Research Scientist II, Master’s degree with three years experience, Bachelor’s with five years post-degree experience, or doctoral degree.
- Experience with cyber security and cyber operations (including software, AI/ML, or autonomy)
- Demonstrated knowledge of networking fundamentals, network logs and telemetry, common cyber-attack types including malware, security concepts including access control and cryptography.
- Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C++, C, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing research and/or development projects
- Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience in cyber test, including network and penetration testing, malware analysis, or red teaming
- Experience in testing AI-enabled systems (including benchmarking, prompting, narratives, AI use in human workflows) and agentic AI (including assessing behavior and security, autonomous use of AI)
- Experience serving as PI/Co-PI on funding programs (preference for Research Scientist I and II)
- Experience with software development, cryptography, or software reverse engineering
- Experience with common machine learning software packages such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc.
- Experience working in an academic environment
- Experience executing on research and/or development programs supporting the federal government
- Interest and/or experience working effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
- Research Associate I starting at $100,000; commensurate with experience
- Research Associate II starting at $125,000; commensurate with experience
- Research Scientist I starting at $150,000; commensurate with experience
- Research Scientist II starting at $175,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
November 30, 2026
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our work, the successful candidates must be US citizens with an active security clearance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Alex Tuuri at alext3@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin56
- Deloitte33
- MANTECH14
- Leidos13
- Booz Allen Hamilton13
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Investment & Asset Management5
- Banking & Financial Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cyber security instructor jobs.
- One or more active certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
- Minimum three to five years of hands-on cybersecurity industry or practitioner experience
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering technical training or curriculum
- Proficiency with lab environments and tools including Kali Linux, Wireshark, and virtual machines
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to teach both beginners and advanced learners
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field
Tips for Your Cyber Security Instructor Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
Hiring managers for cyber security instructor roles scan for credentials like CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or OSCP before reading anything else. List them prominently at the top, not buried in a sidebar, so they clear any automated screening instantly.
Show curriculum you have built
Generic teaching experience won't stand out. Link to or describe a specific course you designed, including the learning objectives, tools covered, and the audience level. Employers want evidence you can build training from scratch, not just deliver someone else's slides.
Target postings by delivery format
Corporate and bootcamp roles often require hands-on lab facilitation, while college positions weight academic credentials more heavily. Filter your search by employer type early so you're not tailoring materials for roles that require a master's degree you don't hold.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cyber security instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a live demonstration scenario
Many interview panels ask you to teach a ten-minute segment on a topic like phishing or firewall configuration. Rehearse a tight demo using real tools such as Wireshark or Metasploit, since showing you can simplify a technical concept live is what closes offers.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Cyber security instructor roles vary wildly in what's expected: some include curriculum development, mentoring, and content updates on top of teaching hours. Clarify the full scope in writing before you discuss compensation so you're not underpaid for a role that is really three jobs.
Cyber Security Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cyber security instructors?
Lockheed Martin, Deloitte, and MANTECH are hiring the most cyber security instructors right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at defense contractors, community colleges, and cybersecurity bootcamp providers.
How many cyber security instructor jobs are remote?
About 62% of cyber security instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of online bootcamps and corporate e-learning programs. Roles focused on asynchronous course delivery and recorded content tend to be the most remote-friendly, while hands-on lab facilitation roles more often require in-person or on-site presence.
How do you become a cyber security instructor?
Start by building real practitioner experience in a cybersecurity role such as analyst, penetration tester, or network engineer, then earn at least one widely recognized certification like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP. Develop teaching experience through mentoring, internal training, or community workshops. Assemble a portfolio of any curriculum, lab exercises, or lesson plans you have created before applying.
Can you get hired as a cyber security instructor without prior teaching experience?
Yes, strong industry experience and certifications can outweigh a lack of formal teaching history, especially at bootcamps and corporate training providers. Employers in those settings care most that you can explain complex concepts clearly and facilitate labs effectively. Volunteering to run internal workshops, contributing to open training content, or mentoring junior colleagues are concrete ways to build a credible teaching record quickly.
What does the cyber security instructor interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial screening call focused on your certifications and industry background, followed by a technical interview covering the domains you would teach. A live teaching demonstration is standard, where you present a short lesson to the panel on a topic like threat modeling or network hardening. Some roles also include a curriculum review or a written exercise asking you to outline a course module.
Where can I find and apply to cyber security instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to cyber security instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your certifications and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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