Instructor, Cyber Security for Control Systems Program at SAIT

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The Opportunity
SAIT requires an Instructor to teach in the Cyber Security for Control Systems (CSCS) Post Diploma certificate program. The CSCS program focuses on cybersecurity training to protect and defend SCADA and PLC systems that run critical infrastructure in a networked environment
The instructor's role is to professionally manage the learning process of the students and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential.

The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, and check in regularly with course leads, to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature
Note: SAIT, as a post-secondary institution, serves a diverse student population. Therefore, instructional duties may occasionally be required during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. If selected, specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed between you and the leader

The Role

• • Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities, and lab demonstrations for learners.
  • Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes.
  • Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment.
  • Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning.
  • Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students
  • Assist in the development of Curriculum.
  • Manage the student lab environment including scheduling, and proper use and storage of lab equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain close contact with relevant industry sectors.
  • Participate in curriculum/program reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• • A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience, specifically in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or Cyber Security.
  • Teaching experience at a post-secondary institute in Canada is an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to organize and present written information.
  • Strong commitment to delivering high quality instruction within set deadlines.
  • Experience securing wired and wireless networks, including network protocols, network segmentation, and isolation techniques.
  • Understanding of industrial control system architectures, components, and protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC).
  • Knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs in industrial environments.
  • Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments.
  • Familiarity with SCADA and PLC control systems.
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    Expertise in two or more of the following competencies:
  • Cyber Security Industrial Control Systems (ICS) standards, frameworks, guidelines and polices
  • Developing and implementing incident response plans for ICS
  • Designing, and using tools to create user interfaces for desktop, web, and mobile applications
  • Designing algorithms and writing secure code in either C, Python, ladder logic, Structured Text, or similar languages
  • Securing sensors, actuators, and other connected devices
  • Configuring Local and network storage
  • BASH shell, PowerShell and Python scripting
  • Computer architecture - security and exploitation
  • Web application security
  • Encryption and decryption

Job classification: S4001 - Instructor Hourly Rate: $41.30 – $54.71 # of positions: 1 Position End Date: April 30, 2026 Posting closing date: Until position is filled





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