Cybersecurity Technical Mentor – Independent Contractor

Udacity Marketing

Cybersecurity Technical Mentor providing support to learners in Udacity's School of Cybersecurity. Conducting 1:1 and group sessions to address technical queries and enhance learning experience.

Posted 5/7/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personalized support by addressing learner questions related to course content and projects.
Prior to the call mentors are expected to review the students' previous project submission(s) - provided by the Mentor Success Team when available - and/or any specific areas of the Nanodegree content or project that the student has expressed confusion or difficulty with.
For concept deep-dives, mentors will come prepared with a slide presentation that reviews a Nanodegree concept in more detail, share different use-cases for the concept to broaden student perspectives and understanding, and hold a Q&A session with the learners.
For project walkthroughs, a mentor will come prepared with a slide presentation that outlines each element of the rubric to help learners understand expectations and typical problem areas they may encounter. This can include a mentor “grading” a sample submission to demonstrate what mentors are looking for when reviewing projects.
Host regular sessions (via Slack or video) to address learner queries related to projects and coursework. No prior preparation required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven technical expertise with 5+ years of experience in the relevant field
A passion for mentoring and helping others succeed in their learning
Excellent interpersonal skills. You enjoy building relationships, communicating effectively, and fostering a positive learning environment
A deep understanding of the tech industry and emerging trends in AI and related fields
The flexibility to work part-time as an external contractor alongside your current commitments
Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (network, application, and system security)
Knowledge of threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and risk management
Familiarity with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Experience with incident response and monitoring
Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
Awareness of cloud security and data protection practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with penetration testing or ethical hacking tools (preferred)
Relevant security certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Make an impact by mentoring and contributing to a vibrant, global learning community
Showcase your expertise and gain recognition for your technical knowledge
Learn and network with our global community of mentors while staying ahead of the curve on cutting-edge technologies
Earn additional income with the flexibility to work on your own schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity fundamentalsthreat detectionvulnerability assessmentrisk managementincident responsemonitoringpenetration testingethical hacking toolsnetworking conceptscloud security

Soft Skills

mentoringinterpersonal skillscommunicationrelationship buildingpositive learning environmentanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Certifications

Security+CEHCISSP