About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
Sophos is seeking a Technical Trainer to develop, own and drive training and enablement-focused projects and programs for the Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team. In this position, you will create and conduct technical training courses on operational processes and procedures to further our mission of identifying and responding to cyber threats.
Central to this role will be working with internal and external stakeholders, so you will need to bring strong and relevant experience of managing projects and programs involving multiple inputs and driving success for all parties involved. This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced team within Sophos, and to take control of and accelerate both new and existing programs.
What You Will Do
Drive the development and execution of training on topics such as security operations polices, processes and procedures, threat identification/analysis, and incident response
Create curricula from multiple sources of information including, but not limited to operational processes, procedures and policies, engineering documentation, field service requirements or software documentation
Drive the design of digital and multimedia training curricula
Collaborate with SMEs to ensure appropriateness and accuracy of curriculum content
Coordinate with various internal teams to ensure that course material reflects current product features
Instruct participants in both classroom lectures and hands-on labs via remote/virtual training sessions
Ensure documentation is regularly updated to maintain applicability and accuracy of course material
Create technical adversarial attack simulations using lab resources with the goal of developing/growing analysts’ skillsets
Remain current on the latest research and trends in cybersecurity to maintain SME-level knowledge and insight
Evaluate effectiveness of training activities through assessment of course feedback and performance evaluations
What You Will Bring
2+ years of experience within a cybersecurity environment; 1+ years of experience developing content for technical training and/or within a formalized training role
Hands-on experience using a Learning Management System for content creation
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both spoken and written English; this role will require the ability to identify and improve upon individual knowledge/skill deficiencies within a one-on-one context
Experience with a project Management tool like Jira is a plus
Proficiency in additional languages is a plus
High comfort level when speaking to large groups
Ability to translate complex concepts into simple and understandable narratives
Possession of current technical certifications relating to the domain of cybersecurity is a plus
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Thrives in a multitasking environment and can adjust priorities on-the-fly
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Ready to Join Us?
At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing
Our Commitment To You
We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
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