The Institute of Software Technologies (IST) was established to address the ever-increasing need for high-quality IT skills training for professionals. A proven provider of emerging technology training, our reputation is one of delivering excellent, cutting edge education - presented by the most knowledgeable and experienced practitioners in the industry.

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Cyber Security Trainer

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience

2 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Education / Teaching / Training , ICT / Computer

Salary Range

KSh 30,000 - KSh 50,000/month

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging cybersecurity training sessions using practical, hands-on learning approaches.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, lab exercises, assessments, and training materials aligned with the curriculum and current industry trends.
• Conduct training at the IST campus and client/offsite locations as required.
• Guide, mentor, and support students throughout their learning journey, providing technical assistance, evaluating performance, and offering constructive feedback.
• Administer examinations, supervise practical labs, and maintain accurate student records, attendance, and progress reports.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment while supporting research, innovation, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity training.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience; prior training or teaching experience is an added advantage.
• Relevant certification(s) such as CompTIA Security+/Network+, CEH, CCNA Security, or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge of network security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability management, digital forensics, and incident response.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux administration, web application security (OWASP Top 10), cryptography, PKI, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and tools, including NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, the Kenya Data Protection Act, Kali Linux, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nessus.

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• Deliver engaging cybersecurity training sessions using practical, hands-on learning approaches.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, lab exercises, assessments, and training materials aligned with the curriculum and current industry trends.
• Conduct training at the IST campus and client/offsite locations as required.
• Guide, mentor, and support students throughout their learning journey, providing technical assistance, evaluating performance, and offering constructive feedback.
• Administer examinations, supervise practical labs, and maintain accurate student records, attendance, and progress reports.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and inclusive learning environment while supporting research, innovation, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity training.

• Network security
• Ethical hacking
• Penetration testing
• Vulnerability management
• Digital forensics
• Incident response
• Windows Server administration
• Linux administration
• Web application security (OWASP Top 10)
• Cryptography
• PKI
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• NIST
• ISO/IEC 27001
• Kenya Data Protection Act
• Kali Linux
• Wireshark
• Nmap
• Metasploit
• Burp Suite
• Nessus

• Bachelors Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certification(s) such as CompTIA Security+/Network+, CEH, CCNA Security, or equivalent.