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Fortinet Certified Trainer - Contract 1099 - Part Time / Flexible

Posted 13 Days Ago
Remote
Senior level
Remote
Senior level
Instructors at CDW are responsible for creating and delivering cyber security training courses in virtual environments. They assess students' skill levels, manage classroom dynamics, and incorporate relevant technology. Candidates should possess advanced expertise in cyber security and experience in technical training delivery.
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At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Focal Point Academy (a CDW company) is seeking a skilled and motivated cyber instructor to create, maintain, and deliver courses in highly virtualized environments. Instructors will create course material, design training exercises, deliver training to students, and assess results. Instructors leverage deep subject matter expertise in relevant technical disciplines to provide a high-quality learning experience for our students. Through their work, the Instructor will empower students to develop and validate their cyber skills creating immediate job and career opportunities.
* This is a 1099/contract position - part time / as needed basis.
* RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
* Accurately identifies skill level of participants and aligns delivery of course material to match individual students' needs.
* Demonstrates consistent classroom and student management to ensure a positive, successful learning environment.
* Researches future direction of technology relevant to cyber security and incorporates new topics in the development and delivery of cyber content.
* Deploys, maintains, and secures classroom equipment, images, and materials in virtual classrooms or in facilities around the globe.
* Travels to customer training sites both inside and outside the Continental United States.
* Performs other duties as assigned by management. Experience:
* Certifications: Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) with NSE 4 FortiOS and NSE 7 Enterprise Firewall. If you do not have the FCT, we might consider sponsoring.
* Experience with the following classes: NSE 4 FortiGate Security, NSE 4 FortiGate Infrastructure.
* Previous experience conducting technical training in classrooms or small groups. Competencies:
* Industry Expertise:
* Advanced subject matter expertise in cyber security consulting and training.
* High Impact presentation
* : Ability to conduct strong presentations to train and educate students on technical material and applications.
* Manage Learning Environment:
* Ability to select initial presentation strategies, manage time available for course, facilitates opportunities for learner success, resolver learner behavior problems.
* Learner evaluation performance:
* Ability to monitor learner progress during instruction, administer tests, evaluate attainment of end-of-course objectives.
* Adult learner principles:
* Ability to engage learners to identify their learning needs, help trainees set personal learning objectives, assists trainees apply training content to their jobs, creates practice opportunities during the training session.
* Communication Skills:
* Superior writing and verbal communication skills.
* Collaboration and Teamwork:
* Ability to work with all levels of internal and external clients, from clerks to CEO. Willingness to collaborate with subject matter experts and team members to complete projects and other business deliverables.
* Analytical:
* Keen sense of analytical skills.
* Problem Solving:
* Experience with identifying problems and creating proactive steps to resolve the problems in a way that avoids adverse impact of issues.
* Detailed Oriented:
* Strong attention to deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
* Accuracy:
* Ability to deliver projects and all deliverables with the utmost accuracy and attention to detail.
* Multi-tasking:
* Capable of managing several tasks, projects and client deliverables effectively, efficiently and on time. Education/Certification:
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering or other relevant field, or 5+ years' equivalent experience. Technical Requirements:
* Information Security Professional with significant experience and background in cyber security.
* Exceptional, effective classroom communication skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft Windows operating systems including console/terminal usage.
* Due to the extensive classroom training tasks, this role requires extensive experience with successful classroom teaching techniques, delivering technical training for adult learners.
* Intermediate to Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Pay range: $1000-1200/day 1099, depending on experience and skill set Pay ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

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