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October 3, 2024
Website Sans Institute
The SANS Institute is a private U.S. for-profit company founded in 1989 that specializes in information security, cybersecurity training, and selling certificates.
Business: Sans Institute
Location: North Bethesda
FULL TIME • TEMPORARY
Business Product/Service: Cyber Workforce Training
Business Address:
11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 200
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Phone: (301) 654-7267
Contact Name: Haley Fletcher
Title: Associate, SANS Cyber Workforce Academy — Maryland
Email: hfletcher@sans.org
Website: www.sans.org/TrainMaryland/
Job Description
The SANS Cyber Workforce Academy – Maryland is targeted toward:
Military veterans, transitioning service members, and active-duty spouses
Unemployed or Underemployed
Career changers
The program includes two separate tracks.
1. Reskilling track: earn up to 3 SANS courses and the connected GIAC certifications
– this track provides accelerated cybersecurity training, in just months, to individuals
not currently working in cybersecurity (Our main target groups as discussed before)
2. Upskilling track: earn up to 2 SANS courses and the connected GIAC certifications
– This track is for individuals with limited/ entry level IT experience or limited
cybersecurity skills to upskill into an in-demand position (Folks in entry level IT/ IT
security roles can apply)
Approx. 150 study hours per each course and 8-week block
The Reskilling track will be completed in approx. 6 months for 3 courses and certifications.
The Upskilling track will be completed in approx. 4 months for 2 courses and certifications.
SANS offers career services such as resume building, employer connections, mock interviews,
tips & tricks for interviewing and salary negotiations. SANS does not guarantee any jobs but
does assist students in their job search.
SANS offers technical mentoring; cyber security practitioners certified in SEC275, SEC401,
SEC504 courses will help guide students through the content, answering questions re: tools,
techniques, concepts, and exam preparations. Mentors do not teach the courses but rather help
students navigate obstacles to ensure continuous progress.
Job Requirements
https://www.sans.org/scholarship-academies/cyber-workforce-academy-maryland/
All applicants should have at least two years of non-academic work experience.
Interested candidates will follow the application process below, candidates must earn
an invitation to progress to each stage of the process. Not all applicants will receive invitations to progress to the next stage.
● Complete a web application form.
● The application will be reviewed, and an online assessment sent within three days.
● Complete the online assessment within five days. (Unless otherwise specified)
● Assessment results are reviewed once a week.
● Submit supporting documents to complete the application.
● Phone interview.
● All candidates receive notification of acceptance or denial, the notification timeframe is dependent on the volume of applications.
Other Job Requirements
Light/No Lifting
Wages per hour: No Cost to Accepted Candidates
Number of openings: 20
Overtime: NO
Benefits: NO
Days of Work:
MONDAY 8 TUESDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 8 THURSDAY 8 FRIDAY 8
Shift:
How to Apply: https://www.sans.org/TrainMaryland/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 04/30/2023
