Cybersecurity Assessment & Certification Specialist

Job Title: Cybersecurity Assessment & Certification Specialist

Location: Hyderabad

Job Code: R - 8060

EC-Council is the worlds largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.

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Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Assessment & Certification Specialist to join our Certification Assessment team.This role is ideal for Cybersecurity Professors, Faculty Members, Technical Trainers, Researchers, Certification Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), or experienced Cybersecurity Professionals who have a passion for creating high-quality assessment content and are interested in transitioning into a corporate environment.

The primary responsibility is to design, review, validate, and finalize certification exam content that accurately evaluates real-world cybersecurity knowledge and skills. You will work closely with subject matter experts and lead assessment initiatives for globally recognized cybersecurity certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Certification Development

• Design and develop certification exam questions across multiple cybersecurity domains.
• Create scenario-based, case study-based, and practical assessment questions.
• Develop multiple-choice, multiple-response, matching, sequencing, and other assessment formats.
• Ensure all assessment content aligns with certification objectives, exam blueprints, and industry standards.

Content Review & Validation

• Review, edit, and validate certification questions for technical accuracy and clarity.
• Ensure assessments effectively measure candidates' practical cybersecurity knowledge.
• Maintain consistency, fairness, and quality across all certification content.
• Update and improve existing question banks based on evolving cybersecurity trends.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Translate cybersecurity concepts into competency-based assessment content.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, threat landscapes, security frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Support the development and enhancement of certification programs.

Collaboration

• Work closely with internal SMEs, technical writers, instructional designers, and certification teams.
• Participate in content review sessions and quality assurance activities.
• Mentor junior assessment developers where required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–6 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity, with exposure to technical training, academia, certification development, or assessment creation.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as Network Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, SOC, Incident Response, GRC, or related areas.
• Experience developing, reviewing, validating, or maintaining question banks, university examinations, certification assessments, or technical evaluation content.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to convert complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, practical, and competency-based assessment questions.

About Our Culture:

EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community.

Additional Information:

EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

EC-Council is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability that limits your ability to complete any part of the application process and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at ecchr@eccouncil.org and let us know how we can assist.To be eligible for this position, candidates must be able to provide proof that they are either a citizen of the country or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is posted and are currently residing there.

EC-Council does not offer employment to ineligible candidates and reserves the right to revoke employment in case the candidate loses the authorization to work.If, as part of the recruitment process, you are required to complete or submit any form of work, project, case study, or assignment, please note that such material will be considered the exclusive property of EC-Council.

By submitting such work, you acknowledge that EC-Council retains all rights, title, and interest in the submitted content, including any intellectual property contained therein. Candidates further waive any intellectual property or moral rights in such submissions, confirm that the work is original and free of third-party infringement, and acknowledge that it is provided solely for evaluation purposes, with no ownership or other rights retained.Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. This may include information such as your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, and any other details you provide as part of your application. All data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

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