Job ID
51588
Job Title
Cybersecurity Expert Trainer
To work for
Human Aid and Development -HAND
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
IT Software/IT Security - Education/Training
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
o Training Delivery: Deliver structured cybersecurity training and mentoring sessions in accordance with the approved curriculum, training plan, schedule and required instructional hours.
o Technical Specialization: Provide practical instruction in the assigned cybersecurity track:
- Defensive Security (Blue Team): Security Operations Centre (SOC), security monitoring, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), threat hunting and detection engineering.
- Offensive Security (Red Team): Penetration testing, red-team operations, adversary emulation and cyber threat intelligence (CTI).
o Practical Exercises: Facilitate hands-on labs, technical workshops, brainstorming sessions, interactive problem-solving exercises and simulated scenarios within authorized and controlled training environments.
o Knowledge Support: Explain complex concepts clearly, reinforce self-study topics, respond to trainees' questions and provide technical guidance through approved learning platforms within agreed response times.
o Progress Monitoring: Review trainees' weekly progress, attendance, participation, task completion and assignment submission; identify delays or disengagement and implement appropriate follow-up and remedial support.
o Assessment and Evaluation: Prepare, administer and review quizzes, practical assignments and final assessments; evaluate participation, conceptual understanding, practical application and assessment results, providing constructive feedback to trainees.
o Individualized Support: Identify learning gaps and provide targeted revision sessions, additional explanations and mentoring to help struggling trainees improve their performance and remain on track.
o Training Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of training hours, attendance, learner progress, assignments, assessment results and technical support provided; submit timely progress and performance reports.
o Continuous Improvement: Review trainee feedback and assessment outcomes, update learning materials in line with emerging threats and industry practices, and recommend improvements to training delivery and learning outcomes.
o Professional and Ethical Practice: Ensure practical exercises are conducted safely and ethically, within authorized lab environments, and in accordance with applicable cybersecurity principles, HAND policies and the Code of Conduct.
o Technical Specialization: Provide practical instruction in the assigned cybersecurity track:
- Defensive Security (Blue Team): Security Operations Centre (SOC), security monitoring, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), threat hunting and detection engineering.
- Offensive Security (Red Team): Penetration testing, red-team operations, adversary emulation and cyber threat intelligence (CTI).
o Practical Exercises: Facilitate hands-on labs, technical workshops, brainstorming sessions, interactive problem-solving exercises and simulated scenarios within authorized and controlled training environments.
o Knowledge Support: Explain complex concepts clearly, reinforce self-study topics, respond to trainees' questions and provide technical guidance through approved learning platforms within agreed response times.
o Progress Monitoring: Review trainees' weekly progress, attendance, participation, task completion and assignment submission; identify delays or disengagement and implement appropriate follow-up and remedial support.
o Assessment and Evaluation: Prepare, administer and review quizzes, practical assignments and final assessments; evaluate participation, conceptual understanding, practical application and assessment results, providing constructive feedback to trainees.
o Individualized Support: Identify learning gaps and provide targeted revision sessions, additional explanations and mentoring to help struggling trainees improve their performance and remain on track.
o Training Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of training hours, attendance, learner progress, assignments, assessment results and technical support provided; submit timely progress and performance reports.
o Continuous Improvement: Review trainee feedback and assessment outcomes, update learning materials in line with emerging threats and industry practices, and recommend improvements to training delivery and learning outcomes.
o Professional and Ethical Practice: Ensure practical exercises are conducted safely and ethically, within authorized lab environments, and in accordance with applicable cybersecurity principles, HAND policies and the Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
o Professional experience in the specific cybersecurity discipline to be taught, or 5 years of general cybersecurity experience.
o Demonstrated hands-on expertise in the relevant Blue Team or Red Team track, including practical experience with associated tools, methodologies and simulated exercises.
o Possession of one or more relevant industry certifications is required or strongly preferred, depending on the assigned track. Examples include:
- Blue Team: Security+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, SC-200 or Blue Team Level 1.
- Red Team: PNPT, CRTO, OSCP, OSEP, CRTP, CARTP, GCTI or GXPN.
o Previous experience in technical training, mentoring, learner assessment or instructional delivery is highly desirable, with the ability to explain complex concepts to learners with different levels of experience.
o Demonstrated hands-on expertise in the relevant Blue Team or Red Team track, including practical experience with associated tools, methodologies and simulated exercises.
o Possession of one or more relevant industry certifications is required or strongly preferred, depending on the assigned track. Examples include:
- Blue Team: Security+, CySA+, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, SC-200 or Blue Team Level 1.
- Red Team: PNPT, CRTO, OSCP, OSEP, CRTP, CARTP, GCTI or GXPN.
o Previous experience in technical training, mentoring, learner assessment or instructional delivery is highly desirable, with the ability to explain complex concepts to learners with different levels of experience.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
o Strong technical expertise in the assigned cybersecurity specialization.
o Practical lab facilitation, simulation and troubleshooting.
o Clear technical communication, presentation and instructional skills.
o Learner mentoring, performance assessment and constructive feedback.
o Progress tracking, documentation and reporting.
o Analytical thinking, problem-solving and attention to detail.
o Effective time management and commitment to scheduled training hours and response times.
o Professional integrity, ethical cybersecurity practice, adaptability and continuous learning.
o Practical lab facilitation, simulation and troubleshooting.
o Clear technical communication, presentation and instructional skills.
o Learner mentoring, performance assessment and constructive feedback.
o Progress tracking, documentation and reporting.
o Analytical thinking, problem-solving and attention to detail.
o Effective time management and commitment to scheduled training hours and response times.
o Professional integrity, ethical cybersecurity practice, adaptability and continuous learning.
Salary and Benefits
- According to the salary scale approved in the organization.
About us
Human Aid and Development (HAND) is a non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to creating positive and sustainable change for vulnerable and underserved communities. Guided by the principles of inclusion, accountability, dignity, and sustainability, HAND works to expand opportunities, strengthen resilience, and improve access to essential services for people affected by crisis and other challenging circumstances.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Building on its regional humanitarian experience, HAND established its operational presence in Syria in 2025 and is expanding its programmes to respond to evolving community needs and contribute to recovery and development efforts. HAND works with children, young people, women, persons with disabilities, returnees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups through an integrated, multisectoral approach covering Education, Youth Development and TVET, Child Protection and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Shelter and Infrastructure Rehabilitation, WASH, and Emergency Response and Basic Assistance.
With its main office in Damascus and operational presence across Damascus and Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Idleb, Hama, Latakia, and Tartous, HAND works closely with communities, local authorities, national and international partners, donors, and other stakeholders to deliver relevant, quality, and sustainable programmes. HAND is officially registered and licensed to operate in Syria under License No. 173/2025 and is also registered and operational in Lebanon.
At HAND, we believe that people are at the heart of sustainable change. We are committed to building a professional, collaborative, and inclusive working environment where dedicated individuals can contribute their expertise, develop their skills, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 12, 2026
Expiry Date
Oct 18, 2026
CV Language
English
