Federal Training Lead

About Virtru:

Virtru is a leading data protection provider backed by some of the foremost venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region, including Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global. Today, more than ever, data demands respect, and that’s why Virtru is committed to changing the rules for data privacy. At Virtru, we equip our customers to take granular control of their data—everywhere it’s shared—through end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other data sharing platforms. Our market-leading portfolio of data encryption and privacy enhancing applications are remarkably easy to use, fast to implement, affordable for all, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard.

At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data to us means keeping it secure and protected at all times across its entire lifecycle. We firmly believe that when you respect data, you’re demonstrating respect for the people who own that data.

Working at Virtru, you'll be inspired by colleagues who are passionate about the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere that sparks creativity, connection, and professional growth while empowering each other to do our best work. We're building something special at Virtru. We hope you consider joining our team and helping us create a brighter future for data privacy.

Compensation: $175,000 - 200,000 base salary 

Team & Position Details: 

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Training Lead with a unique blend of software development expertise and proven training program leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has successfully built software training programs from the ground up. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical background to create sophisticated training content, deliver expert-level instruction, and establish scalable training operations. You will work directly with engineering and product teams to translate complex technical concepts into comprehensive learning experiences while personally delivering training to enterprise customers.

As a Senior Software Training Lead, your responsibilities will include:

Training & training development: 

• Collaborate directly with Virtru partners/customers to provide training on how to deploy, administer and develop with Virtrus Data Security Platform
• Develop and lead in person, virtual, and asynchronous training program
• Create, update, and maintain dynamic curriculum working with subject matter experts, software engineering, and product
• Develop new and additional course materials as necessary for the different user personas
• Maintain a broad and technical understanding of Virtru's Data Security Platform policy syntax, policy engine, administration, and SDKs
• Understand and define metrics and KPIs to measure training effectiveness and business impact
• Be able to develop certification programs and assessment strategies from scratch

Skills that will help you thrive in this role: 

• 5+ years of experience in software or software developer training and education and has built out a training program, from scratch
• Experience in producing multimedia educational content with support from subject matter experts, software engineers, and product managers
• Experience integrating existing and new content into a LMS.
• Strong programming skills in at least one languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, C#)
• Deep understanding of software architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms
• Self-starter and system-level thinker who proactively scans for and communicates problems with content and training curriculum.
• Strong communications skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise software patterns and integration challenges
• Proven track record of creating training programs that drove measurable business outcomes
• Experience training developers, system administrators, and technical architects
• Background in instructional design for technical audiences

Preferred:

• Familiarity with fundamental elements of ICAM/IdAM (e.g., classification regimes; common access control approaches, to include RBAC and ABAC; PKI).
• Familiarity with multiple LMS and deploying them into an organization
• Experience with creating custom certifications and accreditations paths for students and partners

Virtruvian qualities that will set you up for success:

• Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
• Strong sense of urgency with an action-oriented mindset
• Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication including slack, email, zoom, etc.

Perks & Benefits:

At Virtru, we believe people do their best work when their wellbeing is put first. This is why we make your wellbeing our priority with a thoughtful and holistic program that encompasses Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness by offering benefits such as…

• A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge. 
• A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.
• Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.
• A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account
• A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

In addition to wellbeing, Virtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and making the psychological safety of each and every one of our teammates a top priority. 

Additional perks include: 

• Competitive compensation
• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies
• 401K contribution and stock options
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes
• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews

Virtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.