SAIT’s Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) focuses on non-credit programs supporting corporate training, the individual learner and international projects. We create courses and programs for life-long learning with careers at our core. Our courses range from exploring general interests to up-skilling for career advancement and reskilling for career changes. We complete all background activities required to set up our products for students to purchase and experience several delivery options.

SAIT CEPS is seeking a hands-on Cyber Range Facilitator to lead live, scenario-based cybersecurity exercises for front-line and individual-contributor learners. You’ll run red/blue team activities in an immersive lab environment, guide debriefs and after-action reviews and adapt delivery to learner skill levels.

Note: We are currently building our Adjunct Instructor talent pool for potential contracts during the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Hours are not guaranteed; you will only be contacted if a teaching opportunity becomes available. These opportunities may consist of Corporate Training projects, International Projects as well as Continuing Education courses.

Role

• • Facilitate in-person cyber range exercises for Individual Learners and corporate cohorts.

  • Provide concise pre-briefs / debriefs / After Action Reviews**,** synthesize learning outcomes, and capture feedback.

  • Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes if given the course outline

  • Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment

  • Configure, launch, and monitor lab scenarios; manage red/blue activities and injects.

  • Calibrate difficulty, coach participants, and manage group dynamics in high-pressure simulations.

  • Coordinate with instructional designers and product leads on scenario sequencing and improvements.

  • Ensure safety, confidentiality, and lab integrity; follow all SAIT policies and EHS practices.

  • Handle session logistics: attendance, environment readiness/teardown, basic troubleshooting, escalation.

  • Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning

  • Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students

  • Attend all SAIT training as required

  • Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives

  • Be an active and engaged member of the School.

  • Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required

  • Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors

  • All other duties as required for the position

  • Sample Range Scenarios You May Facilitate

  • Phishing Defense Essentials; Password Cracking Tactics; SQL Injection Exploits; Firewall Configuration; Privilege Escalation; Network Scanning; Capture the Flag; Log4j Exploitation; Operational Technology/ICS labs; Man-in-the-Middle; Macro Malware Detection; Defensive Network Operations (SIEM); Critical Infrastructure (Energy); Cross-Site Scripting; Railway Cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• • Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
  • Industry-recognized certifications preferred (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, OSCP, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP).
  • Instructional or facilitation certifications an asset (e.g., CompTIA CTT+, Certified Technical Trainer, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat detection, incident response, malware analysis, penetration testing, and defensive operations.
  • Proficiency in red team (offensive security) techniques, tools, and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with blue team (defensive security) practices, including SIEM monitoring, log analysis, intrusion detection/prevention, and digital forensics.
  • Experience with cyber range platforms, virtualization, or lab simulation environments.
  • Ability to configure, deploy, and troubleshoot network and system environments (Windows, Linux, cloud, and hybrid).
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and related frameworks.
  • Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)
  • Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
  • Comfortable speaking to the public
  • Positive & respectful attitude
  • Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
  • Desired:
  • Preference to background in Adult Education
  • Previous teaching experience preferred
  • Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex cybersecurity concepts in clear, accessible terms.
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate live cyber exercises and scenario-based training for diverse audiences (technical and non-technical).
  • Experience guiding participants through structured exercises, debriefs, and after-action reviews.
  • Ability to manage group dynamics in high-pressure training simulations.
  • Skilled in adapting content delivery to align with participant skill levels and organizational needs.
  • Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
  • Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
  • Formal training in online technologies
  • Experience with curriculum development or instructional design
  • Professional Experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, penetration testing, incident response, or security engineering.
  • Prior experience in training, mentoring, or facilitating cybersecurity exercises strongly preferred.
  • Exposure to corporate, government, or critical infrastructure security operations is an asset.
  • Additional Attributes
  • Strong problem-solving skills and situational awareness during live simulations.
  • Comfortable working with media-enabled and immersive technologies (e.g., live feeds, dashboards, interactive displays).
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to coordinate between technical staff, instructional designers, and business stakeholders.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on emerging threats, tools, and defense strategies.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances if required.

Job location: SAIT Downtown Campus

Job classification: Adjunct Instructor

of positions: 1-2

Posting closing date: Sept 23rd , 2025

Position End Date - Aug 31st , 2026

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