SAIT's School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) is committed to preparing our students to thrive in the borderless, global economy. We offer an exciting range of media and technology programs built on a foundation of applied, technology-immersed experiences and enhanced with work-integrated learning opportunities.

How do we make this happen? Through a committed school of experts focused on the values of excellence in learning and learners, partnerships and collaboration, and being flexible and forward thinking. SADT is SAIT’s boldest transformation to date — designed with the future in mind and working closer with industry than ever. Join us as we strive to instigate a new world!

The Opportunity

The School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) is seeking a dynamic dual-role professional to serve as an Instructional Assistant for the Information Security Systems program (15-20 hours/week) and as a Cyber Range Facilitator (15-20 hours/week) based at our downtown campus. This unique position combines direct student support with the creation and management of cutting-edge cybersecurity training environments. The successful candidate will support faculty and students in the classroom while designing, implementing, and maintaining realistic cyber security scenarios that provide hands-on learning experiences. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in both educational and technical environments, with a passion for cybersecurity education and practical skills development.

Note: This is a temporary contract which will take place in the downtown campus, however, will require occasional travel to the main campus.

The Role

• • Instructional Support Activities
  • Assist Information Security Systems faculty with classroom instruction, lab setup, and student guidance
  • Support student learning through one-on-one assistance and small group activities
  • Help maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment and software
  • Assist with grading, feedback, and administrative tasks as assigned
  • Cyber Range Scenario Development
  • Design and create realistic cybersecurity scenarios and simulations
  • Develop attack and defense exercises that align with current industry threats
  • Build virtual environments that replicate real-world network infrastructures
  • Create documentation and user guides for scenarios
  • Cyber Range Operations
  • Maintain and monitor cyber range infrastructure and systems
  • Coordinate scheduling and access for student groups and faculty
  • Provide technical support during cyber range exercises
  • Ensure system security, performance, and availability
  • Stakeholder Collaboration and Training
  • Work with faculty to integrate cyber range exercises into curriculum
  • Train instructors and students on cyber range capabilities and procedures
  • Collaborate with industry partners to ensure scenarios reflect current threat landscape
  • Participate in professional development and stay current with cybersecurity trends

Qualifications

• • 2 years experience studying in cybersecurity, network security, or related technical field within the last 3 years
  • 1-2 years experience in educational support or teaching assistance
  • Experience with virtualization technologies, network simulation, and cyber range platforms is required
  • Familiar with courses within SAIT's Information Systems Security diploma

Job Classification: Ed.Lab Technologist III

Salary Range: $64,625- $70,200

Hours per week: 40hrs

Posting End Date: Sept 18th, 2025

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

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