Principal Analyst, Instructional Designer

3 weeks ago

Hyderabad, India Skillsoft Full time

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

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

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Security, including practical exposure to content planning and development. Demonstrated experience in instructional design, especially in developing digital learning products from concept to delivery. Excellent scripting, writing, and communication skills; able to distill complex concepts into concise, engaging narratives. Strong creativity and storytelling ability with an understanding of how to structure content for different learning styles. Fluency with and experience in Python, Java, C++, C#, Javascript, SQL, Bash, Powershell, or other relevant technologies Experience working with Security tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, Kali Linux, or Metasploit. Relevant certifications in Security (e.g., CISA, CCSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Pentest+, CYSA+, CASP+).

Preferred/Additional Skills:

Familiarity with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or similar for content creation and enhancement. Training delivery experience (live/ virtual/ hybrid formats) is an added advantage. Understanding of instructional design models such as ADDIE, SAM, or Bloom’s Taxonomy. Experience in analyzing learner feedback and improving content based on performance and engagement data.

Our Values

We are passionately committed to leadership, learning, and success. We embrace every opportunity to serve our customers and each other as: one team, open and respectful, curious, and agile.

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