Job Description
Job Description
Covered 6 Cyber Security Technician (CST) Program - Assistant Instructor
Location: Moorpark, California
Duration: 5-week cycles (200 hours total per cohort)
Hours: Average of 25 hours a week
Compensation: Competitive contractor rate dependent on experience.
About the Program
The Covered 6 Cybersecurity Specialist Training (CST) Program is a 5-week, 200-hour intensive course designed to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity and IT. The program blends classroom instruction with hands-on labs, ensuring students are ready for industry-recognized certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+. For more information, please visit https://www.covered6.com/cyber-security-technician-academy/
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity lab instructor to deliver high-quality instruction to adult learners preparing for careers in IT and cybersecurity. This is a remote contractor role, though occasional on-site teaching in Moorpark, CA is required (travel included). The instructor will lead daily live lab sessions, facilitate discussions, and ensure students are prepared for CompTIA certification exams.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver hands-on labs covering CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ objectives.
- Lead students through real-world exercises in hardware, networking, security, and troubleshooting.
- Deliver lecture content of CompTIA material.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and exam preparation strategies for learners of diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborate with program staff to refine curriculum and align labs with industry best practices.
- Assess student performance through quizzes, lab evaluations, and practical scenarios.
- Travel to Moorpark, California as needed for in-person lab delivery or events.
Required Qualifications
- Current CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications (or higher-level certifications with ability to teach fundamentals). Will consider experience in lieu of certifications.
- 2-5 years of professional experience in IT support, networking, or cybersecurity roles.
- 2-5 years of instructional or training experience, ideally with adult learners or veterans. Will consider relevant education as experience.
- Strong command of provided lab-based teaching methods and hands-on exercises.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cohort-based program environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with other CompTIA certifications or related credentials.
- Background in curriculum development and instructional design but not required.
- Familiarity with virtual lab platforms and blended learning delivery.
- Prior work in educational institutions, defense, or law enforcement environments.
Company DescriptionCovered 6 is a group of highly experienced trainers and consultants with backgrounds in law enforcement, military, legal community and corporate security. Many of our cadre have gained their experience in austere environments, real life combat scenarios, and major crisis management, both stateside and abroad.
We have pooled this talent to provide the best possible resources available for our exclusive clients and organizations. For information on the background of the instructor or consultant for a specific course or service please contact us and we will release that information on a "need to know" basis. Many of our subject matter experts are currently working in sensitive assignments or deployed with the military.
Company Description
Covered 6 is a group of highly experienced trainers and consultants with backgrounds in law enforcement, military, legal community and corporate security. Many of our cadre have gained their experience in austere environments, real life combat scenarios, and major crisis management, both stateside and abroad.\r\n\r\nWe have pooled this talent to provide the best possible resources available for our exclusive clients and organizations. For information on the background of the instructor or consultant for a specific course or service please contact us and we will release that information on a "need to know" basis. Many of our subject matter experts are currently working in sensitive assignments or deployed with the military.