Cybersecurity Curriculum Designer
Contract | 3–6 Months | $58–$63/hr + Health Benefits + 401(k)
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Curriculum Designer to develop practical, career-focused learning content that prepares students for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification.
This is a hands-on curriculum development opportunity for a cybersecurity professional who understands real-world security analysis and risk assessment and can translate that experience into clear, engaging instructional content. The project is expected to run approximately 3–6 months and is well suited for someone who enjoys project-based contract work.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop cybersecurity curriculum aligned with CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certification objectives
- Translate real-world cybersecurity analysis, threat detection, vulnerability management and risk assessment concepts into effective learning materials
- Develop instructional content, exercises, assessments, scenarios, labs or other learning activities
- Research current cybersecurity practices, tools and technologies to keep course content relevant
- Use AI tools to accelerate research, content development, curriculum organization and instructional design
- Review and refine AI-generated content for technical accuracy, instructional quality and relevance
- Work with cybersecurity subject matter experts and learning professionals as needed
- Help structure content for delivery through a Learning Management System or other digital learning platforms
What We’re Looking For
- 2–3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, ideally in cybersecurity analysis, security operations, vulnerability management, cyber risk or security assessment
- Cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA CySA+, Security+, CISSP, CEH or a related credential
- Experience creating cybersecurity training, curriculum, instructional materials, technical training or other educational content
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts covered by the CompTIA Security+ certification
- Experience using contemporary AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini or similar platforms to support cybersecurity analysis or content development
- Ability to use AI effectively to accelerate curriculum development while maintaining technical accuracy and quality
- Strong written communication and ability to explain technical cybersecurity concepts to learners clearly
Nice to Have
- Experience developing content for CompTIA certifications or other cybersecurity certification programs
- Learning Management System experience
- Experience designing hands-on cybersecurity labs, exercises or assessments
- Instructional design, curriculum development or learning experience design background
- Experience working as a Product Manager, Program Manager or Lead for cybersecurity curriculum or learning products
- Experience with cybersecurity education, workforce development, boot camps or professional certification training
Contract Details
- 3–6 month project, possibly longer
- Health benefits available
- 401(k) available
- Ideal opportunity for a cybersecurity professional interested in project-based contract work
If you have hands-on cybersecurity experience and have also developed training or educational content, we'd like to hear from you.