Job Description

Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer – Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) invites applications for a full-time Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer within its Cybersecurity Center, College of Computer Engineering and Science, in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

The University seeks a qualified professional with practical cybersecurity knowledge and experience developing and delivering cybersecurity training. The successful candidate will contribute to hands-on learning, cybersecurity laboratory activities, student development, and the continuous improvement of the College’s teaching and training facilities.

The position requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, relevant industry certifications, and approximately two to three years of academic experience, as stated in the original advertisement. Postgraduate qualifications are preferred, while relevant industrial experience and previous experience in the Middle East or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are considered advantages.

Candidates should demonstrate practical knowledge of penetration testing, ethical hacking, security information and event management (SIEM), digital forensics, cryptography, threat intelligence, Python or other scripting languages, Capture the Flag (CTF) activities, network security, and Unix/Linux environments.

Institution: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
College: College of Computer Engineering and Science
Department: Cybersecurity Center
Position: Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer
Job Reference: 2300000E
Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Trainer
Reports To: Director of Cybersecurity Center and College Dean
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Position

The Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer will contribute to the development and delivery of practical cybersecurity training at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University’s Cybersecurity Center.

The position focuses on supporting students’ technical learning through training laboratories, practical exercises, and the application of cybersecurity tools and technologies.

The successful candidate will work with faculty members to maintain and improve laboratory resources, support student projects and extracurricular activities, contribute to academic assessment and quality assurance, and promote innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

The role also includes professional development, institutional service, and participation in the College’s administrative and academic activities.

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a Related Field

Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited, reputable university.

A postgraduate qualification is preferred but is not stated as a mandatory requirement.

The advertisement does not require a PhD.

Relevant Industry Certifications

Applicants must possess relevant industrial certifications.

The employer does not identify particular mandatory certification names, certification providers, or a minimum number of credentials.

Candidates should therefore provide evidence of their relevant professional cybersecurity certifications without assuming that a specific qualification, such as CEH, OSCP, or CISSP, is compulsory.

Academic Experience

Candidates should have a minimum of 2–3 years of academic experience, according to the employer’s wording.

The advertisement does not clarify whether this means a strict two-year minimum, a three-year minimum, or a preferred experience range. It also does not specify that all such experience must consist exclusively of classroom teaching.

Industrial Experience

Relevant industrial experience is considered an advantage.

The advertisement does not prescribe a minimum duration of industry employment.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants are expected to have an excellent command of English.

Arabic language proficiency is not identified as a mandatory requirement.

Technology-Enhanced Academic Environments

Candidates should be familiar with technology-infused academic environments and the use of appropriate educational technologies.

Middle East or GCC Experience

Previous professional or academic experience in the Middle East or GCC countries is considered an advantage, not a mandatory eligibility condition.

Cybersecurity Technical Knowledge and Laboratory Expertise

The employer expects candidates to have an interest in and experience with training laboratories covering the following areas.

Penetration Testing

Candidates should have practical familiarity with penetration testing and its application in cybersecurity training environments.

The position involves supporting hands-on learning and technical skills development.

Ethical Hacking

Applicants should demonstrate relevant experience with ethical hacking concepts, tools, and training activities.

This is a central technical area of the advertised position.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Candidates should be familiar with at least one existing SIEM tool.

The advertisement specifically identifies:

• Splunk.
• ELK.

The employer explicitly states that experience with any one existing SIEM tool is sufficient. Applicants are not required to demonstrate proficiency in both Splunk and ELK.

Digital Forensics

Candidates should have relevant knowledge and experience supporting digital forensics training laboratories.

Cryptography

Applicants should demonstrate familiarity with cryptography as a subject area for cybersecurity laboratory training.

Threat Intelligence

The position includes training-related knowledge and experience in threat intelligence.

Python Programming and Scripting Languages

Candidates should have experience with Python programming or scripting languages relevant to cybersecurity training.

The advertisement does not prescribe a particular Python certification or require expertise in a specified set of additional programming languages.

Capture the Flag and Bug Bounty Activities

Applicants should demonstrate interest and experience in training activities related to:

• Capture the Flag (CTF).
• Bug bounty.

These areas are explicitly included in the advertised laboratory expertise.

Network Security

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and practical experience relevant to network security training.

Unix and Linux

Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments is expected as part of the technical knowledge required for the role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Training and Student Learning

The successful candidate will develop and conduct cybersecurity training activities within the University’s Cybersecurity Center.

The trainer will work with PMU students as members of a learning community, contributing to high-quality education and a positive student experience.

The position requires appropriate engagement with faculty teaching practices and the development of innovative approaches to learning and instruction.

Cybersecurity Laboratory Development and Maintenance

The trainer will collaborate with faculty members to determine the hardware and software requirements of cybersecurity laboratories.

Responsibilities include identifying new laboratory equipment and software needs and supporting updates to existing laboratory resources.

The successful candidate will also play a significant role in laboratory review, assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement activities.

Student Capstone Projects

The trainer will support students undertaking capstone projects.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum number of projects to supervise or a particular project assessment framework.

Student Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

The successful candidate will support students’ extracurricular activities and clubs.

This responsibility complements the position’s practical cybersecurity training and student development focus.

Innovative Teaching and Learning

The trainer will contribute to the development and application of innovative approaches to learning and teaching, as appropriate to the position.

The advertisement does not prescribe a particular instructional methodology or Learning Management System.

Student Assessment and Feedback

The successful candidate will provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations.

The role includes supporting the College’s assessment processes and contributing to educational quality.

Student Guidance and Support

The trainer will provide general guidance and support to students, helping resolve academic or learning-related issues and referring students to specialist services when appropriate.

Academic Quality Assurance

The successful candidate will participate in laboratory review, assessment, quality assurance, and quality enhancement activities as required.

The trainer will contribute to the improvement of educational resources and student learning experiences.

Professional Conduct and Institutional Values

The position requires adherence to the College’s values, professional standards, policies, and procedures.

The successful candidate must demonstrate professional conduct and lead by example.

The employer places particular emphasis on inclusiveness, respect for the dignity and diversity of students, colleagues, and visitors, and the promotion of collegiality within the College community.

These expectations apply across the trainer’s instructional, student-support, and institutional responsibilities.

Professional Development and University Service

The successful candidate is expected to maintain appropriate professional development activities and remain informed about developments in cybersecurity and related technical fields.

The trainer will contribute to the wider work of the College and, where appropriate, represent the institution or faculty on relevant committees and professional groups.

The position also involves participation in administrative processes and committee structures at the School, faculty, and College levels.

Additional position-related responsibilities may be assigned by the Director, Dean, Vice President, or President, consistent with institutional requirements.

Essential and Preferred Qualifications

Essential Requirements

The employer identifies the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited, reputable university.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Academic experience, stated as a minimum of 2–3 years.
• Excellent command of English.
• Familiarity with technology-infused academic environments.
• Interest and experience in the specified cybersecurity training laboratory areas.
• Ability to contribute to student learning, laboratory activities, and institutional responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Advantages

The following are advantageous rather than mandatory:

• Postgraduate academic qualification.
• Relevant industrial experience.
• Previous experience in the Middle East or GCC countries.

The advertisement does not specify a required nationality, citizenship category, or Arabic language proficiency level.

Employment Details

The position is classified as follows:

Primary Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Job Category: Trainer
Organisation: College of Computer Engineering and Sciences
Department: Cybersecurity Center
Schedule: Regular / Standard
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 2300000E

The advertisement does not specify:

• Salary or salary range.
• Contract duration.
• Housing or accommodation benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Appointment start date.
• Tenure-track or academic professorial rank.
• Numerical teaching or training workload.

Applicants should confirm the applicable employment conditions with the University.

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide the following information and documents.

Curriculum Vitae

The CV must include:

• A recent photograph.
• Citizenship.
• LinkedIn profile information.

Academic Qualification Documents

The employer requests unofficial copies of MS/BS diploma documentation.

As the minimum required qualification is a bachelor’s degree and postgraduate education is only preferred, this document request should not be interpreted as making a master’s degree compulsory.

Applicants should provide the applicable academic qualification documents.

Professional References

Applicants must provide the following details for at least three professional references:

• Names.
• Addresses.
• Telephone numbers.
• Email addresses.

The advertisement states that references may be contacted, with the candidate’s permission, after the search committee’s initial evaluation.

Professional Certifications

Relevant industrial certifications are required for eligibility.

Although the application-document checklist does not separately specify a certification-upload format, candidates should be prepared to provide evidence of their relevant credentials.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University’s official recruitment portal.

Official PMU Careers Portal:
https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

Job Title: Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer
Job Reference: 2300000E

Alternative Email Application

If an online application is unsuccessful, applicants may submit their application by email to:

vacancies@pmu.edu.sa

The employer instructs email applicants to specify the position applied for in the subject line.

Suggested subject: Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer – 2300000E

Applicants must also mention the name of the source or website where they found the advertisement.

The email address is provided as an alternative in the event of an unsuccessful online application, rather than the primary application channel.

Application Deadline and Recruitment Process

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

The advertisement states that application reviews begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

PMU reserves the right to close a vacancy at the relevant department’s discretion.

Recruitment and screening times may vary depending on the position and other factors.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Employment Conditions

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University reserves the right to amend or add position-related responsibilities in accordance with institutional needs, within the applicable academic framework and general employment conditions.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
Position	Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Trainer
Job Reference	2300000E
Department	Cybersecurity Center
College	College of Computer Engineering and Science
Location	Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Job Category	Trainer
Employment Type	Full-time
Schedule	Regular / Standard
Reports To	Director of Cybersecurity Center; College Dean
Minimum Degree	Bachelor’s degree
Required Degree Field	Computer Science or related field
Institution Recognition	Accredited, reputable university
Postgraduate Qualification	Preferred
Academic Experience	Minimum 2–3 years, as stated by employer
Industrial Experience	Advantage
Industry Certifications	Required; specific certifications not named
English Proficiency	Excellent command required
Arabic Proficiency	Not specified
Middle East / GCC Experience	Advantage
Technical Specialisations	Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, SIEM, Digital Forensics, Cryptography, Threat Intelligence, Python/Scripting, CTF/Bug Bounty, Network Security, Unix/Linux
SIEM Tools	Any one existing SIEM tool sufficient; Splunk and ELK given as examples
Cybersecurity Training	Development and delivery
Laboratory Development	Hardware and software needs assessment and updating
Capstone Projects	Student support required
Student Clubs	Support required
Student Assessment	Coursework and examination feedback
Quality Assurance	Laboratory review, assessment and improvement
Professional Development	Required
Institutional Service	Committees and administrative contributions
Salary	Not specified
Contract Duration	Not specified
Start Date	Not specified
Application Documents	CV with photo, citizenship and LinkedIn profile; applicable unofficial MS/BS diploma documents; three professional references
Primary Application Method	PMU Taleo careers portal
Application URL	https://pmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
Alternative Email	vacancies@pmu.edu.sa, if online application is unsuccessful
Job Posting Date	1 November 2026
Application Deadline	Open until filled