About OffSec
Founded in 2007 by the creators of Kali Linux, OffSec (formerly known as Offensive Security) is the leading provider of continuous professional and workforce development, training, and education for cybersecurity practitioners. OffSec’s distinct pedagogy and practical, hands-on learning help organizations fill the infosec talent gap by training their teams on today’s most critical skills.
Become a part of our global presence and work from anywhere. With team members in over 40 countries, we believe in inspiring people of all backgrounds and communities. The OffSec team is composed of diverse, internationally published authors, conference speakers, and seasoned information technology professionals from both the private sector and governments worldwide.
Excited about our mission and what we do? Apply and join us!
About the Job
An OffSec Student Mentor is responsible for providing support and guidance to OffSec students via live chat, support email and grading exams. Exam grading will be based on the certification(s) the individual has achieved. Based on the candidate’s strengths and preferences, duties will include supporting various project assignments such as online/remote course training, vulnerable machine testing, wiki creation, troubleshoot network connectivity and software development.
The Student Mentor role is a full-time salaried position with shift work required, including evenings and weekends. The shift hours for this position would be a set schedule of 40 hours, which can include weekends and holidays.
Duties and responsibilities
- Engage, collaborate and help learnerson the OffSec Community Platform through live chat and email support
- Present live stream videos or webinars for concept demonstration, machine walkthroughs, or topics related to cybersecurity
- Participate in projects including, but not limited to, curriculum and learning path designs, reviewing new courses, and implementing new tools and systems, etc.
- Grade exams
- Test, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot OffSec lab systems and machines
- Create and maintain department document guidelines, procedures and processes
- Complete daily tasks while providing learner support in a timely and satisfactory manner
- Assist cross-functional teams as needed
- Ability to work a shift schedule
- Travel internationally to help present at conferences or customer locations when needed
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