Job Description

Your Mission

We are looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong business background in Cybersecurity Management. We see this as an ideal opportunity for a senior practitioner between contracts or roles, or is able to take extended leave to work on an interesting and challenging project. In particular, an opportunity to influence the next generation of cybersecurity management and leadership as well as adding Cambridge University to your resume.


As a Subject Matter Expert in cybersecurity at FourthRev, you will leverage your expertise to shape a transformative online learning experience with our academic partner, Professional and Continuing Education, University of Cambridge. You will work at the forefront of curriculum development, ensuring that every learner is equipped with industry-relevant skills, setting them on a path to success in the digital economy.

What your day to day will look like with us

Partner with the Programme Development team in the design of the curriculum, with a focus on strategic thinking and leadership skills specific to cybersecurity contexts Offer critical perspectives during design and development, aligning course content with real-world applications and desired career outcomes. Develop and refine course specifications to curate a learning journey that's not only engaging but also maps directly to tangible career advancements for learners. Lead the design and execution of assessments, weekly assignments, and hands-on activities, aligning with FourthRev's commitment to project-based learning. Collaborate in the creation of content, ranging from written materials, storyboards, video scripts, animations, to in-depth tutorials and real-world case studies. Participate in regular team meetings, bringing to the table a wealth of resources, case studies, and scenarios to enhance the curriculum. Engage in asynchronous collaboration, providing timely answers and solutions to questions from the team. Champion FourthRev's core values, mission, and strategic vision, acting as an ambassador both internally and externally.

Requirements

What you'll need to succeed

Education:

Preferably an Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in Cybersecurity, or a related field and/or equivalent industry experience. However, if you tick most of the experience requirement boxes please apply.

Experience:

7+ years' senior leadership experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrable depth across several of the areas below. Whether you've owned end-to-end security programmes or specialised in key domains, we'd like to hear from you:

Business & technology strategy: set cyber strategy aligned to business goals; three-year roadmaps and investment cases. Budgeting & procurement: own budgets; vendor selection, RFPs, contract negotiation, and value realisation. Programme & project delivery: lead multi-workstream security transformations; portfolio governance, KPIs, and benefits tracking. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): design/run frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS), define risk appetite, and report to audit/board. Communication & business storytelling: translate technical risk into business impact; clear board-level updates and incident communications. Building and leading high-performing teams: org design, hiring, coaching, supplier/partner management, and succession planning. Strategic leadership & corporate governance: executive/board engagement, policy setting, crisis management, and resilience planning.

Skills:

Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable and actionable insights for learners. Proficient in designing and crafting real-world problems and scenarios for project-based learning. An innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and growth.

Benefits

Spend your days making a difference.

FourthRev builds world class online learning programmes that lead to qualifications from leading universities, certifications from the world's best technology companies and digital technology jobs with a global network of employer partners.


It's our vision to become the world's leading enabler of employability outcomes for students and lifelong learners. In doing so, and helping close the digital skills gap, our purpose is to create social and economic value on a global scale.