Computer Network Software Development Instructor

At NxtWave, we believe in delivering practical, industry-relevant training that empowers students to become great developers. Our product developers are passionate about teaching, simplifying complex concepts, and creating inclusive learning environments for students. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on students who have just completed their 12th standard and are eager to excel as developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, in-person classroom sessions on computer networking, network programming, cybersecurity fundamentals, and network automation.
• Explain foundational and advanced topics such as the OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, and network protocols.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory sessions involving router and switch configuration, packet analysis, network simulation, and troubleshooting.
• Help students develop network-based applications using socket programming, APIs, and appropriate programming languages.
• Introduce students to network automation through Python, scripting, REST APIs, and infrastructure-automation tools.
• Design industry-aligned lesson plans, laboratory exercises, assignments, assessments, projects, and instructional resources.
• Teach essential protocols and services, including TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, SSH, FTP, SMTP, NAT, and VPN.
• Provide practical exposure to Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, GNS3, and Linux networking utilities.
• Understand individual learning needs and provide students with personalized academic support.
• Resolve technical questions and learning challenges promptly while providing continuous mentorship.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networks, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong academic or professional understanding of computer networking and related technologies.
• Previous experience in teaching, technical training, mentoring, or academic instruction will be an advantage.
• Strong passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting student success.
• Ability to communicate technically complex and abstract concepts in a simple, structured, and engaging manner.
• Willingness to deliver in-person classroom instruction and conduct hands-on laboratory sessions.

Skills

Must-Have:

• Strong understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP networking models.
• Strong knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, VLANs, and network topologies.
• Sound understanding of TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, NAT, SSH, and VPN.
• Practical ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and network-connected systems.
• Proficiency with Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, or equivalent tools.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and commonly used network diagnostic utilities.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, network programming, and automation.
• Understanding of socket programming, client-server architecture, multithreading, and API-based communication.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and network-automation fundamentals.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with Git and version-control systems.
• Knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, or other enterprise networking technologies.
• Understanding of routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Familiarity with firewalls, access control lists, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and network-security practices.
• Knowledge of software-defined networking, network-function virtualization, and programmable networks.
• Exposure to Ansible, Netmiko, Paramiko, NAPALM, or Scapy.
• Understanding of cloud-networking concepts in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Docker, virtualization, and container networking.
• Knowledge of wireless networking, network monitoring, and performance analysis.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, JNCIA, or equivalent credentials.
• Awareness of current industry standards, emerging technologies, and networking best practices.