We're looking for a cybersecurity expert to advise on curriculum design for a US-accredited online university. This is a flexible, project-based consulting engagement - remote, part-time, and scoped to start short-term with the option to extend into an ongoing advisory relationship depending on fit. Areas of expertise we need:
- Cybersecurity risk management & governance (GRC frameworks, compliance, risk assessment)
- Security architecture, cloud security, and identity & access management
- AI/ML system security — securing AI pipelines, model and data security, agentic AI risk
- Incident response, threat detection, and security operations
- Policy, regulatory, and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity and AI governance
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field required; doctorate a strong plus
- At least one recognized industry certification required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent — certifications in AI security/governance are a plus)
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or security governance
- Prior curriculum advisory is a plus but not required
Nature of the work:
A series of structured working sessions and/or written feedback - scope and cadence to be agreed based on engagement length. No classroom teaching involved. Interested candidates: share your background, certifications, and relevant expertise, and we'll follow up with full project details.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field
- At least one recognized industry certification, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or security governance
- Doctorate degree
- Certifications in AI security or AI governance
- Prior curriculum advisory experience
What We Do
Nexford University is a next-generation, 100% online American university accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). It provides flexible, affordable, and skills-focused degrees and certifications designed for the AI economy and today's workforce, specializing in business and technology programs to help working adults achieve career-relevant qualifications.
