Assistive technologist

E-Learning Specialist (E-Learning-Autor/in)

Hornetsecurity GmbH
Germany, 30177 Hannover
Full-time
Direct hire
Date: 3/16/2026
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As a E-Learning Specialist, you shape the content and evolution of our Security Awareness Service by creating engaging, up-to-date e-learnings, phishing awareness templates and continuously monitor security trends and threat actor behaviour. This is a full-time role (40h/week) for our office in one of our German offices (Hannover/ Darmstadt/ Berlin), where you will work at the intersection of cybersecurity, content creation, and product strategy — helping our customers strengthen their security awareness and stay one step ahead of real-world phishing threats. Your Job - You create, maintain, and continuously improve e-learnings and phishing awareness templates and training content aligned with current cyberattack and social engineering trends. - You monitor emerging cyber threats and attacker techniques and translate them into relevant, up-to-date SAS content. - You use metrics and KPIs to evaluate content effectiveness and iteratively improve security awareness strategies. - You leverage AI tools and automation to scale content creation, personalization, and adaptation. - You collaborate closely with Product Management and Customer Success to ensure content aligns with product direction and customer needs. - You collaborate closely with Product Management and Customer Success to ensure content aligns with product direction and customer needs. - You apply your** knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, threat landscapes, and mitigation strategies to** create credible, impactful, and user-focused awareness content. Your Profile - You have a strong understanding of planning, writing & reviewing E-Learnings, especially simplifying technical complex subjects to a general non-technical audience. - You bring a solid understanding of phishing techniques, threat actor behaviour, and defensive cybersecurity principles. - You have first hands-on experience with content creation applications, like the Adobe Creative Suite and e-learning authoring tools, like Elucidat or Articulate Storyline. - You have a basic understanding of Python, JSON, JavaScript (e.g. automation, tooling, content pipelines) and HTML (email template creation and formatting). - You have first hands-on experience with AI technologies / LLMs (e.g. prompt engineering, content generation, classification, automation) or strong motivation to explore and apply them in a professional setting. - You have an analytical mindset and are comfortable interpreting metrics and KPIs to continuously improve content strategy. - You have a good sense for user experience (UX) in educational and simulation-based content. - You communicate confidently and have experience working cross-functionally with product and customer-facing teams. - You are creative, curious, and able to translate complex security topics into user-friendly content. - You are self-driven, well-organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced product environment. Nice to have: - You have experience in security awareness, phishing simulations, or cybersecurity training. - You are familiar with threat intelligence sources and using them to create engaging content. - You have experience with or interest in multilingual and localized training content. Your Benefits - Temporary Employee Exchange Program – we support you in working from our global office locations while exploring the world (e.g., Malta, Madrid, Montréal, Washington, D.C.). - Work-from-home option and flexible working hours. - Team events like laser tag, an escape room, or a get-together at our own legendary beer truck in Hanover – let yourself be surprised! - Be-Active Bonus – we subsidize your gym memberships. - Whether by car, public transport, or bike – we make your commute easier with free parking, a GVH JobCard (Hanover), a tax-free commuting allowance (Berlin), or bike leasing. - Employer contribution to the company pension plan. - Referral Bonus: €1,500 for every successful candidate referral. - And of course, the usual standards like 30 days of vacation, permanent contracts, development opportunities, coffee, tea, soft drinks & fresh fruit, office dogs, no dress code, and much more! Homeoffice: Umfang: Maximal 40%

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Job offer details
Work schedule: Full-time
Number of posts: 1
Job offer language: English (en)
Workplace
Location city: 30177 Hannover
Location region: Hanover Region
Country: Germany
Company
Employer name: Hornetsecurity GmbH
Contact name: Laura Pegesa
Company address: Hornetsecurity GmbH, Am Listholze 78, 30177 Hannover, List, Deutschland, Niedersachsen
City: 30177 Hannover
Country: Germany