Security Awareness & Learning Content Developer

This hybrid role (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) can be based in Charlotte NC Dallas TX Scottsdale AZ or Malvern PA.

Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain engaging cybersecurity learning experiences using Articulate Rise 360 Storyline or similar learning-authoring platforms.
• Create security awareness content and communications including articles campaigns videos infographics presentations job aids newsletters and other educational materials.
• Partner with cybersecurity subject matter experts to translate technical concepts into effective learning experiences and communications for diverse audiences.
• Support enterprise security awareness campaigns and initiatives that improve employee understanding of cybersecurity risks and promote secure behaviors.
• Assist with the design execution and continuous improvement of social engineering programs including phishing vishing smishing and related behavioral security initiatives.
• Develop and incorporate gamified learning techniques interactive challenges quizzes simulations scenario-based learning and other engagement strategies to increase participation reinforce secure behaviors and improve knowledge retention.
• Apply adult learning principles instructional design methodologies behavioral science concepts storytelling and learner-centered design techniques to create impactful educational experiences.
• Create visual multimedia and interactive learning assets using tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Firefly Canva and other content-development platforms.
• Support video production and multimedia content creation efforts including scripting filming audio recording editing post-production and publishing.
• Monitor and analyze learning effectiveness learner feedback campaign engagement simulation outcomes and other program metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create dashboards reports presentations and storytelling materials that communicate program outcomes and human risk insights.
• Collaborate with business technology communications learning compliance risk and fraud partners to deliver successful awareness and learning initiatives.
• Leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve content creation efficiency learner engagement and overall program effectiveness.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in one or more of the following: Learning & Development Instructional Design Employee Communications Security Awareness Cybersecurity Marketing Content Development or a related field.
• Experience designing and developing digital learning content using Articulate Rise 360 or similar learning-authoring tools.
• Experience developing written verbal and visual communications for employee or professional audiences.
• Experience creating employee-facing educational content communications or learning materials.
• Experience translating complex technical concepts into clear engaging and actionable content.
• Experience coordinating projects and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in several but not necessarily all of the following:

• Security Awareness Human Risk Management or cybersecurity education programs
• Cybersecurity communications employee engagement campaigns awareness marketing or internal communications programs
• Adult learning theory and learner experience design
• Behavioral science behavior-change methodologies habit formation nudge theory or learner motivation techniques
• Gamified learning scenario-based learning simulations challenges badges or other engagement-driven learning approaches
• Experience using generative AI and AI-powered content creation tools to develop learning communications multimedia or creative assets
• Graphic design using Adobe Photoshop Adobe Firefly Illustrator Canva or similar creative tools
• Video production photography videography audio recording and editing
• Creating professional learning videos podcasts webinars or multimedia content
• Survey design learner feedback analysis and learning measurement
• Data visualization reporting and program analytics
• Security culture assessments focus groups or employee research
• Financial services or regulated industry experience
  

Certifications

Professional certifications are encouraged and considered a plus including:

• SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP)
• CompTIA Security
• Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• Certified Instructional Designer or equivalent learning certifications
• Other relevant certifications in cybersecurity learning communications instructional design multimedia production or project management

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.