Principal Analyst, Instructional Designer (Content Strategist) - Security

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Principal Instructional Designer (Tech Content Strategist) – Security

Job Overview

Are you a certified Security professional with a creative flair and a passion for content design? Join us to create impactful, learner-centered content that blends real-world expertise with engaging storytelling.

As a Principal – Tech Content Strategist, you will lead the end-to-end development of engaging, instructionally sound learning experiences in the Security domain. Acting as a subject matter expert (SME), you’ll translate complex frameworks into clear, outcome-focused content across digital formats. This role demands strong instructional design expertise, a deep understanding of learner needs, and the ability to creatively script and plan high-impact learning assets—from video courses to assessments.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the content development lifecycle—plan, research, script, storyboard review, strategic video review and iterate—for Security
• Design creative and effective learning experiences grounded in instructional design principles, addressing diverse learner personas and real-world scenarios.
• Author and script engaging digital content, including on-demand videos, interactive walkthroughs / lessons, assessments, and job aids.
• Collaborate with visual designers, editors, and technical experts to bring content to life in a compelling and accessible format.
• Align content with industry certification frameworks (e.g., CEH, CISM, CISSP, CompTIA) and learner performance outcomes.
• Apply learner-centered design by identifying learning gaps and tailoring content that improves retention, engagement, and job readiness.
• Utilize Generative AI tools to accelerate and enhance content ideation, scripting, and personalization while maintaining content quality.
• Ensure instructional consistency, voice, and quality across all course deliverables and formats.
• Optionally support bootcamps (virtual training delivery) and mentor junior content developers.

Skills Required

Preferred / Additional Skills :

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