Subject Matter Expert (SME), Cybersecurity
Subject Matter Expert (SME), Cybersecurity
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About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area with over 15000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business entertainment arts technology health care social services and more. We are proud to be named one of Albertas Top 80 employers and one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research focused on health and health technology educational technology and social innovation is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students employees and our province at.
Position Summary
Bow Valley College is making technology careers more accessible through innovative competency-based education technology programs. This program covers the highest in demand skills and competencies required by industry for work as a SOC analyst or cybersecurity analyst. The program will be developed and delivered using a competency based education (CBE) approach informed by industry this diploma program learners will spend the first year of the program gaining experience and skills in foundational Information Technology job functions and the second year on cybersecurity solutions. This program will prepare learners for entry level careers in cybersecurity.
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) Cybersecurity will assist in developing competency-based assessments and instructional content for specific courses in the Cybersecurity Solutions diploma program.
SMEs possess current industry knowledge in applying network security measures configuring access controls and integrating advanced threat detection systems.
Candidates must be committed to working to produce high quality course design and curriculum processes that are up to date with current industry practices and standards.
Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Curriculum Development and Deliverables
In collaboration with a Learning Design Consultant the SME will support the co-development of the following deliverables and all associated materials:
- Scenario-based assessments
- Course resources and materials
- Skill-based learning activities
- Course outline Course Offering Information (COI) documentation and all associated student schedules and learning materials.
In support of the above SMEs will:
- Advise on the quality indicators of skills-in-practice for Cybersecurity roles
- Advise on and locate relevant learning resources and materials
- Assist with the development review validation of competencies tasks sub-tasks and performance criteria (quality indicators)
- Develop learning pathway materials (curates or creates materials)
- Develop assessment (authentic performance-based assessments formative assessments mastery assessments).
- Review all assessments learning materials and resources to ensure authentic alignment to industry
- Works closely with Instructional Designer to ensure alignment with both labor market needs and Bow Valley Colleges academic standards.
- Support the development of the Course Outline COI and Competency Based Education instructional guides.
Responsibilitiesforlocating/securingresources
- Ensures all materials are copyright approved.
- Ensures all deliverables are completed on time as per project charter.
- Locates analyzes curates creates and modifies resources as required.
- Works closely with Learning Design to ensure materials/resources are in alignment with industry standards.
- Communicates with Center for Academic Innovation Program Chair School of Technology Program Chair and School of Technology Associate Dean re: timelines contract payment and updates.
- Ensures all revisions are incorporated before the project end.
- Participates in update meetings either via email telephone or in person as required.
- Keeps open and continuous communication with the staff in Learning Design team.
Other Duties/Special Projects
Follows College Policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or a closely related field
- 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or IT infrastructure roles with exposure to enterprise environments
- Prior experience in competency-based curriculum development instructional design or teaching/training in a post-secondary or corporate setting is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
- Instructional or curriculum development experience in a related field or in a post-secondary environment would be considered an asset.
- Experience working successfully in a team based educational setting.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.
- Strong knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Exceptional writing skills
- Curriculum development experience an asset.
- Industry relationships are an asset.
If your education was received internationally we will require you to provide an international education assessment throughIQASWES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
This opening is a casual Employment Contractposition. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
Closing Date: Sept 10 2025
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity
Employment Type
Contract
