Academic Content Developer: Network Security Engineering

Job Advert Summary

Eduvos is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Academic Content Developer specialising in Network Security Engineering to develop higher education learning materials and assessments for Network Security Engineering and related modules.

Type of role:

Fixed Term 

Purpose of the role:

Develop academically rigorous learning materials and assessments up to fourth-year undergraduate or Honours level, aligned with module learning outcomes and higher education quality standards.

Responsibilities:

As an Academic Content Developer, you would be responsible for the following:

• Develop and update module guides, learning materials, practical activities, and assessments.

• Design coding exercises and data analysis tasks that help students apply theory to practical problems.

• Align content and assessments with module learning outcomes, the applicable NQF level, and Eduvos quality standards.

• Review and revise materials in response to academic and quality assurance feedback.

• Upload and maintain learning materials on the learning management system where required.

• Collaborate with academic staff and meet agreed submission deadlines.

Potential areas of specialisation required:

• Network engineering and infrastructure — Network design, implementation and management, Linux-based operating systems, and systems and network security.

• Cyber defence and investigations — Advanced threat detection, cyber defence, digital forensics, and cyber investigations.

• Security testing and assessment — Ethical hacking, penetration testing, offensive and defensive security technologies, risk analysis, and cybersecurity assessments.

• Governance and compliance — Cybersecurity governance and compliance.

• Software and research — Software engineering, security engineering, and research methodologies

Minimum qualifications required:

• A Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, or a related field.

Minimum experience required:

• Experience in higher education teaching, academic content development, or curriculum design in Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, or a related discipline.

• Ability to develop learning materials and assessments up to fourth-year undergraduate or Honours level.

• Strong knowledge in relevant areas of specialisation listed below.

Experience developing online or blended learning content would be advantageous.

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Academic writing and editing skills.

• Subject-matter expertise in Network Security Engineering or a relevant discipline.

• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and design practical learning activities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant network engineering or cybersecurity tools.

• Ability to develop and manage module content on a learning management system such as Moodle.

Behavioural Competencies

• Initiative and accountability.
• Constructive teamwork and relationship building.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Analytical thinking, sound judgement, and problem-solving.
• Innovation and adaptability.
• Planning, organising, and attention to detail.