Degreed

Content Specialist, Information Security | US

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, SoftwareIndustries

About Degreed

Degreed is the upskilling platform that fuels growth and innovation through lifelong learning. We bring together everything you need to learn and advance: LMSs, courses, videos, articles, projects, and real-world skill insights, matching you with opportunities that align with your skills, role, and goals.

For businesses, Degreed helps build a culture of learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, driving both individual and company success.

We believe learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise.

Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development!

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized Content Specialist in Information Security to lead the organization, governance, and upkeep of our security and privacy content within an AI-enabled repository. In this role, you will manage a central repository of internal documentation as well as externally available materials in our content management platform and Trust Center.

This role is responsible for managing and securing the full lifecycle of documentation that supports Degreed’s Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Program. A critical part of this role involves ensuring that accurate and up-to-date resources are available to internal stakeholders, go-to-market teams (GTM), auditors, and customers, while clearly communicating Degreed’s security and privacy posture.

Key Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Management, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in documentation, content management, or technical writing—ideally in a SaaS or software organization.
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks and how documentation supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
  • Experience using content/document management tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, and security Trust Center platforms (Drata, Vanta, SecureFrame)
  • Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills with attention to clarity, consistency, and stakeholder alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Content Repository & Trust Center Management

  • Own and maintain an AI-enabled, centralized repository of all security, compliance, GRC, and privacy documentation—including policies, procedures, standards, certifications, audit evidence, risk assessments, third-party security reviews and customer collateral.
  • Manage content across both internal content management platforms (e.g., Confluence, Responsive, SharePoint) and our external Trust Center.
  • Ensure materials are current, regularly reviewed, approved, and version-controlled in alignment with compliance requirements and internal review cadences.

Internal & External Enablement

  • Partner with Legal, Security, Product, and Customer teams to publish clear, accurate, and approved customer-facing materials, including security whitepapers, data privacy statements, and FAQs.
  • Ensure sales, success, and support teams have access to up-to-date, approved responses and documentation for customer questionnaires, RFPs, and compliance reviews.
  • Build and maintain an internal knowledge base of content to enable employee awareness and alignment with security protocols and data protection practices.

Documentation Standards & Process Management

  • Define and enforce documentation standards, metadata conventions, access rules, and review workflows to ensure quality, security, and scalability.
  • Ensure that the AI-enabled system can accurately retrieve answers.
  • Coordinate periodic content reviews with stakeholders to keep all documentation accurate and aligned to evolving regulatory and business needs.
  • Ensure that the AI-enabled system can accurately retrieve answers.

Governance, Audit, and Assurance Support

  • Support security and privacy audits by maintaining accurate records and evidence artifacts in centralized repositories.
  • Help maintain any ready-to-use customer assurance packages.

Preferred

Skills

Information Security
Content Management
Technical Writing
Documentation
Governance
Risk Management
Compliance
SOC 2
ISO 27001
GDPR
CCPA
Confluence
SharePoint
Drata
Vanta
SecureFrame
Writing
Editing

Degreed

Learning platform for workforce skill development

About Degreed

Degreed provides a learning and skill development platform designed to help businesses and organizations enhance their workforce. The platform integrates various learning resources such as courses, articles, videos, and webinars, allowing users to track their learning progress, set goals, and gain insights into their skill development. This centralized hub fosters a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within organizations. Degreed differentiates itself by addressing the fast-changing skill requirements in the workforce and focusing on internal mobility, enabling employees to acquire new skills and move within the organization. The company's goal is to empower organizations to maximize their human capital through ongoing learning and development, ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$377.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available)
Dental and vision plans for you and your family
Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Company equity
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match
Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility)
Generous Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year
Education benefit: Up to $1,200 per year for anything you want to learn (and we mean anything)!
One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable
Monthly internet and phone stipend
Monthly wellness stipend through Twic

Risks

Emerging EdTech startups offer similar platforms at lower costs, threatening Degreed's market share.
Economic downturns may reduce corporate spending on Degreed's subscription-based model.
Data privacy concerns pose compliance challenges amid Degreed's global expansion.

Differentiation

Degreed integrates diverse learning resources into a single, comprehensive platform.
The platform supports internal mobility by connecting users to job opportunities.
Degreed's AI-driven capabilities enhance user experience and learning outcomes.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning boosts Degreed's tailored skill development pathways.
Hybrid work models drive investment in digital learning solutions like Degreed.
Partnerships with coaching platforms enhance Degreed's leadership development offerings.

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