To scale our mission of building a secure and skilled digital world, we are seeking an Academic Advisor – Cybersecurity Training & Certification who can guide aspiring students, professionals, and corporate partners toward achieving internationally recognized certifications and global career opportunities.

Skills

• Academic counseling
• career counseling
• Cybersecurity
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Presentation Skills

Requirements

• Job Role Senior Academic Advisor - Cyber security certifications
• Job Type Full Time
• Workplace Type Onsite
• Industry IT Services and IT Consulting

Secondary locations

About

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Responsibilities

1. Career Guidance & Counselling

• Provide professional career counselling to students, IT professionals, and corporate clients about Cybersecurity career paths, certifications, and specializations like:
• Ethical Hacking (CEH)
• Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA)
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Offensive Security Certified Cybersecurity (OSCC)
• Penetration Testing (ADPT)
• SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response
• Understand the aspirations and career goals of each individual and recommend the right certification and training programs to match their career trajectory.

• Understand and explain the unique value propositions of Technovalley’s Cybersecurity programs and how they can lead to high-paying global career opportunities.
• Educate prospective learners on:
• Global Certification Standards (EC-Council, OffSec, CompTIA, PECB, Microsoft, etc.)
• Industry demand for Cybersecurity professionals in India and abroad.
• Expected salary growth and career scope in Cybersecurity fields like Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, Forensics, SOC Analyst, Cloud Security, etc.
• Help candidates make informed decisions by understanding their educational background, experience, and career objectives.

• Drive the end-to-end admission process from counselling to enrollment closure.
• Proactively follow up with leads, inquiries, and walk-ins from online and offline marketing campaigns.
• Ensure a high admission conversion rate by addressing objections, offering solutions, and building trust with potential candidates.
• Convert corporate leads by educating HR Heads, CISOs, and IT Heads about Technovalley's corporate training solutions.

• Promote Technovalley’s ₹20,000 Scholarship Gift Voucher and other financial assistance programs for eligible candidates.
• Guide students to redeem scholarships and enroll in certification programs within the validity period.
• Provide clear communication about the payment structure, installment options, and course benefits.

• Act as a student success partner by guiding students from enrollment to certification completion.
• Ensure high participation and completion rates for all training and certification programs.
• Collaborate with the placement cell to ensure certified students receive strong career assistance and placement opportunities.
• Track student progress, assist with certification exams, and encourage them to aim for top-level global certifications.

Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or any related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in academic counselling, career guidance, or technical training consultation, preferably in Cybersecurity, IT Training, or EdTech industries.
• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity certifications like CEH, CHFI, CSA, OSCC, CompTIA, etc.
• Proven experience in counselling students, professionals, and corporate clients toward upskilling and reskilling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with aggressive targets and achieve monthly/quarterly enrollment goals.
• Strong passion for helping individuals build careers in Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, Forensics, and SOC Operations.
• Familiarity with global job markets, career trends, and salary structures in Cybersecurity and IT Security domains.

Good to have

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About the Company

Technovalley Software India Private Limited is an advanced technology company actively seeking opportunities to explore the potential of Information Technology across different business domains. We are into IT Consulting, Research and Development, Software development services on E-governance, Mobile Computing, Embedded Systems, Angel Investments and Advanced Knowledge Services worldwide. 

 Headquartered in South India, Technovalley is a group of seasoned and experienced professionals who not only have decades of experience in various IT domains, but also possess multiple certifications from global IT Giants. The Advanced Knowledge Services division of Technovalley is planning to expand its operations in the Middle East (Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia) and Asia Pacific zone (Singapore) in association with Global Strategic Partners. 

 We believe in being in sync with the ever-evolving nature of technology by investing in talent, and by promoting futuristic ideas through our venture capital investment decisions. We're the authorised Training Partners of Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat, IBM, VMware, LearnQuest, Prince2, Quint, ITIL, SAP, EDB, AWS, EC-Council, Pearson, Million Lights, etc