Trojans Coach - CTF Cybersecurity

The Athletics and Recreation department makes the SAIT experience a slam dunk through programs and facilities that promote an active lifestyle. Join a team passionate about making sure no one is left on the sidelines when it comes to sport and recreation. Go Trojans!   The Opportunity The Trojans Capture the Flag (CTF) Coach will lead SAIT’s cybersecurity competition team–an innovative extension of the Trojans Club program menu of student engagement opportunities. Modeled after the Trojans Esports framework, the Cyber Trojans compete in national and international CTF competitions, providing students with real-world cybersecurity experience, teamwork, and leadership development opportunity. Our CTF Coach is responsible for supporting students as they work through competitive cybersecurity challenges, support hands-on learning aligned with academic initiatives, while fostering a positive, inclusive team environment consistent with SAIT FIRST principles and the Trojans pillars of Courage, Determination & Spirit.  The Role

Key responsibilities and major duties include, but are not limited to:

Lead the development, organization, and management of SAIT’s Trojans Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity team

Assist with all team related activities along with support from Trojans admin & assigned sport coordinator

Create an environment that is aligned with SAIT FIRST principles and fosters holistic growth of student athletes & staff

Create a culture of excellence that motivates athletes & staff to strive for their best in all aspects of being a part of Trojans programming

Create and facilitate regular team practices and training sessions within the SAIT Cyber Range

Work directly with Head Athletic Therapist to ensure YTP is conducive to injury prevention & peak health throughout the season

Adhere to all Trojans & league requirements regarding athlete onboarding each season (Transfers, LOIs, Nominations, Required training/education sessions etc.)

Adhere to SAIT policies, procedures and protocols including p-card purchasing, web time entry, mandatory SafeSport training, facility access controls, ID card presentations, brand alignment and respectful workplace related expectations

Team scheduling, planning and structuring including communications

Submit required documentation in a timely fashion

Maintain communication platforms (e.g., Discord, Teams, or other collaboration tools) to support team coordination and engagement

Collaborate with academic departments to align CTF learning opportunities with SAIT’s cybersecurity programs and curriculum

Support & promote SAIT & Trojans initiatives not directly tied to athletic pursuits

Advancement of a #wearetrojans mentality

Qualifications & Experience Required

Competed in or coached teams for CTF Competitions 

Knows how to prioritize challenges during competitions 

Familiarity with common CTF platforms (e.g. CTFd, kCTF, RootTheBox, HackTheBox, TryHackMe) 

Ability to develop realistic and challenging problems for practice 

Comfortable guiding students through live problem-solving 

Strong leadership to motivate and organize the team effectively 

Proficiency in offensive security (e.g. penetration testing, exploit development, and red team tactics) 

Reverse engineering & binary exploitation experience (e.g. ability to analyze compiled code, debug, and craft exploits) 

Understanding of modern cryptographic algorithms and common weaknesses 

Expertise in application security (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and advanced web exploitation) 

Skills in forensics and incident response (e.g. memory analysis, disk forensics, and log analysis) 

Strong understanding of network infrastructure/protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, packet crafting, and network attacks) 

Familiarity with AI, cloud security, container exploitation, and IoT hacking 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Post-secondary credentials in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, CEH, or equivalent practical experience