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Senior Technical Trainer - Security

Develops and delivers cybersecurity learning experiences, including modular content, live instruction, practice activities, and operational documentation. The role requires at least three years of technical training experience, strong security-concept communication skills, and familiarity with training tools and LMS platforms.

105k – 140k/yr
Remote5+ YOETechnical Writing

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Conduct needs analysis with technical training leaders and subject matter experts to identify performance and knowledge gaps and translate them into structured learning solutions.
  • Design, build, and maintain modular technical learning experiences for security teams, including self-paced content, live sessions, practice activities, job aids, and role-specific onboarding assets.
  • Assess training effectiveness through learner feedback, knowledge validation, and performance signals; use results to refine content and improve learning outcomes.
  • Coordinate with security subject matter experts to keep training current with detection and response knowledge.
  • Deliver instructor-led training in live virtual and onboarding formats when appropriate for the learning objective, audience, or operational need.
  • Translate operational realities, product behavior, and tribal knowledge into clear, accurate documentation practitioners can trust during live cases and investigations.
  • Incorporate AI into core workflows and be prepared to discuss current AI usage and results.

Requirements

  • 3+ years designing, developing, and delivering technical training in cybersecurity or a similarly complex technical environment.
  • Strong content-creation experience, with instructor-led facilitation as a secondary but important responsibility.
  • Ability to translate technical security concepts into clear, accessible learning experiences for audiences with varying expertise.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment where programs are still being built.
  • Familiarity with modern training tools and learning management systems.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation range of $105,000 to $140,000 base, plus bonus and equity.
  • 100% remote work environment.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Stock options for all full-time employees.
  • One-time $500 home-office reimbursement.
  • Annual education and professional-development assistance.
  • $75 USD per month digital reimbursement.
  • Access to BetterUp for coaching and personal and professional growth.

Skills

Cybersecuritytechnical trainingcurriculum developmentContent Creationinstructor-led traininglearning management systemsneeds analysissecurity operationsdetection and responseDocumentationartificial intelligence
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