Instructional Designer

About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.   Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.   Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary 

We’re seeking a Lead Instructional Designer with deep experience in tech sector enablement, someone who can connect learning to business results, move fast, and think creatively. In this role, you’ll own the design and development of high-impact learning experiences that drive sales productivity, channel partner performance, and revenue growth. 

You'll be part of a global enablement team that supports Sophos sellers, partners, and customer success teams across regions. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales, and go-to-market stakeholders to create scalable, modern learning solutions that meet real-world needs. This role blends strong instructional design craft with practical AI fluency, using generative AI and modern design methodologies to accelerate content production, personalize learning at scale, and lead projects from concept through launch while maintaining human judgment over instructional quality and accuracy.