Cybersecurity SME, Course Development

Cybersecurity SME, Course Development About the Role: Wisewire is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to partner with an instructional designer in the development of adult-focused cybersecurity learning experiences. This role will help shape course content for learners who are new to technology and cybersecurity, ensuring that instruction is accurate, workforce-relevant, credential-aligned, and accessible to beginners. The SME will contribute to the design of content aligned to a foundational certification pathway that includes ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Network+. Responsibilities:

• Partner with an instructional designer to develop course content, learning activities, assessments, and applied practice aligned to adult learner needs
• Provide subject matter expertise across foundational cybersecurity, cloud, IT systems, and networking topics
• Help ensure content accuracy, instructional relevance, and alignment to entry-level workforce expectations
• Contribute to content aligned to the following certifications: ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Network+
• Review drafts of lessons, labs, case studies, scenarios, and capstone-style activities for technical accuracy and practical relevance
• Help translate technical concepts into clear, beginner-friendly instruction for adult learners and career changers
• Advise on sequencing and scaffolding so learners build from foundational security concepts into cloud, hardware/software, and networking knowledge in a coherent progression
• Support the development of scenario-based and job-connected learning experiences that reflect real entry-level cybersecurity and IT roles
• Participate in review meetings and respond to feedback during the course development process

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in cybersecurity and related IT domains
• Active or recent experience in cybersecurity, IT support, networking, cloud, systems administration, security operations, governance/risk/compliance, or a closely related field
• Experience contributing to instruction, training, curriculum, course development, or mentoring preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with an instructional designer to shape content for adult learners and career changers
• Strong ability to explain technical concepts clearly to beginners and non-experts
• Familiarity with one or more of the following certifications required, with strong preference for candidates who collectively cover the pathway:
• ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• Additional relevant credentials such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, or similar are a plus, but the focus of this role is foundational, entry-level pathway development rather than advanced certification design
• Ability to develop content that is rigorous, supportive, and aligned to real-world workforce expectations for learners entering the field without prior technical experience

Role Details

• Freelance 1099 Position
• Estimated Start Date: April 30, 2026
• Length of contract: May 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
• Hours per week: Varies; averages 10 hours/week

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