Job SummaryWe are seeking a Cybersecurity Instructional Designer to develop engaging, accurate, and accessible security awareness and compliance training content for both technical and non-technical audiences. This role combines instructional design, research, writing, and visual storytelling to turn complex cybersecurity and compliance topics into short, effective learning experiences. The ideal candidate will create story-driven microlearning content that improves learner understanding of security risks, compliance requirements, and secure behaviors across a range of audiences.
Roles & Responsibilities- Design and develop cybersecurity, security awareness, and compliance training content for technical and non-technical audiences
- Create story-driven microlearning modules ranging from 30 seconds to 5 minutes in length
- Research and translate complex cybersecurity and compliance topics into clear, accurate, and engaging learning experiences
- Write realistic scenarios and training content on topics such as phishing, AI threats, social engineering, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and secure development practices
- Tailor messaging, tone, and level of technical depth based on the target audience, including IT professionals, developers, and general employees
- Independently build subject-matter expertise in new cybersecurity and compliance topics as needed to support content development
- Use eLearning, video, and design tools to produce visually engaging and accessible learning content
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure training content aligns with security awareness goals, compliance requirements, and learner needs
Required Qualifications- 3+ years of experience creating cybersecurity, security awareness, or compliance training content
- 3+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, adult learning, microlearning, or storyboarding
- 3+ years of experience writing content for both technical and non-technical audiences
- 3+ years of experience researching cybersecurity or compliance topics and developing original training content from that research
- 2+ years of hands-on experience using eLearning, video, or design tools such as Vyond, Articulate Rise, Storyline, Synthesia, Camtasia, Canva, or Captivate
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, instructional design, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in content management, curriculum development, or a similar role
- 2+ years of experience developing content related to cybersecurity threats, trends, best practices, or security awareness methodologies
- 2+ years of experience creating compliance-related training content
- Experience designing short-form, scenario-based, or story-driven learning experiences
- Experience writing in a clear, engaging, and narrative-driven tone
- Proficiency with content management systems and strong verbal, written, editing, and proofreading skills
