As a freelance cybersecurity trainer at Trivian, you will work with experienced IT professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and apply it at an academic level. At some point, many cybersecurity specialists seek to have a greater impact than just resolving incidents, maintaining tooling, or performing pentests. Teaching motivated participants is then a logical next step.
At Trivian, teaching revolves around precisely that. Our training programs focus on talented IT professionals who are selected based on their knowledge, character, and potential. These are not beginners, but participants who are ready for academic-level and intensive practical work. As a trainer, you will guide these professionals through realistic attack simulations, forensic investigations, and hands-on labs. You show them what the profession looks like in practice and help them grow toward a role in the cybersecurity elite of the Netherlands.
In this blog, you can read about what working at Trivian entails, what profiles we are seeking, and why experienced trainers choose to join us.
Why teaching at Trivian is interesting for experienced professionals
You train participants who already have a strong foundation.
Trivian works with people who consciously choose an intensive program. They have technical knowledge, motivation, and a clear goal. This allows you, as a trainer, to work at a high level. You don't simplify the material, but deepen it with examples from your experience. You guide participants through attack simulations, threat hunting, and forensic investigation.
Our approach is practical and realistic. Participants work with tools such as Kali Linux, Python, Metasploit, and forensic frameworks. They investigate malware, analyze memory dumps, and run complete labs. This allows you to teach from the perspective of everyday professional practice.
You will continue to work within your area of expertise.
Trivian matches trainers with topics that match their expertise. You don't have to be an all-round teacher. With us, you work in the domain where you add the most value. Whether that's Linux, networking, incident response, malware analysis, forensics, pentesting, or SOC work.
You determine your own availability
Teaching at Trivian is completely flexible. You choose how much you teach and on which days it suits you. For many trainers, this is an ideal addition to consultancy, SOC work, or freelance assignments.
You make a visible impact
The participants you mentor will go on to positions where they will have a direct impact on digital security in the Netherlands. That makes teaching meaningful. You help determine how well this new generation of security professionals will perform in the future.
Profiles and requirements for trainers at Trivian
Trivian only works with trainers who have extensive experience in their field. Below you will find the profiles we are actively seeking for 2025.
Linux Professional
For the Linux track, we are looking for instructors who work with Linux systems and server environments on a daily basis.
Requirements:
- strong knowledge of Linux system administration
- experience with installing and managing servers and workstations
- familiar with multiple distributions
- proficient with the command line, scripting, file structures, and permissions
Networking Specialist
Participants receive professional-level instruction. That is why we are looking for network experts with extensive practical experience.
Requirements:
- senior experience in network engineering
- knowledge at CCNA level or higher
- practical experience with Cisco IOS
- installation and configuration of switches and routers
- knowledge of VLANs, L2 and L3 routing
- understanding of OSI and TCP/IP
- strong knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6
- skilled in subnetting and CIDR
Windows System Expert
For the Windows training, we are looking for instructors who have managed large server environments.
Requirements:
- experience with Windows Server 2016 and 2019
- installation and configuration of server roles
- management of Active Directory environments
- knowledge of GPO management and hardening
- experience with DNS, DHCP, WSUS, and backup servers
Cybersecurity Specialist
This profile suits professionals who have experience with broader security issues.
Requirements:
- extensive cybersecurity experience
- penetration testing at application and infrastructure level
- knowledge of Kali Linux and associated tools
- experience with Metasploit
- understanding of malware analysis
- familiar with file system forensics
- experience with firewall management
Malware Analysis and Windows Memory Forensics Trainer
For our forensic modules, we are looking for specialists who can explain complex analyses.
Requirements:
- experience with malware analysis, static and dynamic
- knowledge of tools such as IDA and OllyDbg
- proficiency in YARA rules
- experience with debugging binaries
- knowledge of memory forensics tools such as Volatility
- understanding of code injections, API hooks, rootkits, and kernel callbacks
SOC Analyst Expert
For the SOC track, we are looking for instructors who can explain complex incidents and processes.
Requirements:
- experience with large SOC environments
- knowledge of malware analysis and IOC collection
- traffic analysis and log investigation
- experience with SOC cases and incident handling
- optimizing SIEM rules
- knowledge of threat intelligence tools such as VirusTotal and YARA
Cyber Forensics Expert
This role requires specialists who are proficient in conducting in-depth forensic investigations.
Requirements:
- experience with cyber forensics and digital investigations
- knowledge of Kali Linux and Metasploit
- experience with malware analysis
- understanding file system forensics
- experience with Windows memory forensics
- forensic investigation on Windows and Mac
- experience with CCTV and DVR/NVR forensics
- knowledge of tools such as DVR Examiner or Hx Recovery
Penetration Testing Specialist
For pentesting training courses, we are looking for trainers who have experience with complex assignments.
Requirements:
- experience with penetration testing and reporting
- penetration testing at application and infrastructure level
- skilled with Kali Linux and Metasploit
- knowledge of malware analysis
- understanding of forensics
- proficiency in Python
Is working at Trivian something for you?
Working at Trivian is a good fit for professionals who are active in cybersecurity and enjoy transferring knowledge in a structured and in-depth manner. You don't have to be a traditional teacher. It's mainly about you as an expert and how you can help participants understand technical concepts and apply them in realistic situations. You will mentor motivated beginners who are growing rapidly, allowing you to see the impact you are having immediately. If you enjoy collaboration, clear explanations, and high-level content, then you will feel right at home at Trivian.
Interested in becoming a trainer?
If you are curious to find out whether your knowledge matches one of our programs, we would love to meet you. You don't need to provide a complete profile. A brief introduction about your experience is sufficient to determine how you can best benefit from our training programs. During an interview, we will discuss which training, specialization, or target group suits you best. If you would like to know what it is like to work with our participants, we would be happy to tell you more about the structure and content of our programs.
Send a message to: info@trivian.nl
