Cybersecurity Engineering Instructor & Curriculum Developer

Outcome School is a mission‑driven nonprofit empowering youth with the technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed to thrive in the digital world. Our Cybersecurity Engineering track introduces students to ethical hacking, Python for security, networking fundamentals, and defensive security practices. To expand this program, we’re seeking a passionate Cybersecurity Engineering Volunteer to help design curriculum, create course materials, and mentor students as they build cybersecurity MVPs and final portfolio‑ready products.

🔐 About the Role

As a Cybersecurity Engineering volunteer, you will guide students through the foundations of modern cybersecurity — from understanding networks to writing Python scripts for security automation. You’ll design beginner‑friendly curriculum, create slides and assignments, and mentor students as they build hands‑on security projects. You’ll also support students during MVP Week and Final Product Week, helping them turn concepts into real, functional cybersecurity tools.

This role is ideal for someone who loves teaching, ethical hacking, and empowering the next generation of security professionals.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Design and develop curriculum for our Introduction to Cybersecurity Engineering course.
• Create course materials, including slides, assignments, labs, and project templates.
• Teach or support live sessions with demonstrations, walkthroughs, and Q&A.
• Mentor students as they build cybersecurity MVPs (Week 6) and final products (Week 12).
• Introduce students to core cybersecurity concepts, including:
• ethical hacking fundamentals
• Python for security automation
• networking & packet analysis
• reconnaissance & enumeration basics
• authentication, MFA, and least privilege
• secure system configuration
• responsible and ethical security practices
• Provide feedback on student projects, code, documentation, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to ensure curriculum quality and consistency.
• Support students during Demo Day, helping them present their security tools and findings.

🧠 What You Bring

• Experience in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, SOC operations, or security engineering.
• Familiarity with Python, Linux, networking, and security tools.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in simple, engaging ways.
• A passion for teaching, mentoring, and empowering youth.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• (Bonus) Experience creating curriculum, slides, or technical documentation.

🚀 Why Volunteer With Outcome School

• Make a meaningful impact on youth exploring cybersecurity and digital defense.
• Build teaching and leadership experience in a supportive environment.
• Add curriculum design and cybersecurity education to your professional portfolio.
• Join a mission‑driven team that values innovation, community, and empowerment.
• Help students build real cybersecurity tools they can showcase to future employers.