Instructor, Cyber Security for Control Systems Program
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Job Summary
Technology is embedded in SAITs identity. At the School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) were preparing students to meet the demand for innovative tech professionals. Join a group of experts focused on future-forward thinking and take your place in the tech revolution.
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 instructors 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 Bachelors 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.
- 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
Expertise in two or more of the following competencies:
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
About SAIT
At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.
Were committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs 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 Community and Belonging at SAIT.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) offers hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, continuing education and corporate training programs to develop the skills and knowledge employers demand.
