Full-Time

Customer Education Specialist

Posted on 8/27/2024

Vanta

Vanta

501-1,000 employees

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$98k - $115kAnnually

+ Commission + Bonus + Equity

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Education & Training
Customer Success
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Communications
Zendesk
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and technical training delivery, preferably within a SaaS or B2B environment.
  • Demonstrated success in technical writing and articulating complex technical instruction to a wide range of audiences
  • Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional technology, and project management
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent at troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Skilled in delivering live training sessions that translate technical concepts into easily understandable content for a diverse audience
  • Proficiency in e-learning tools (i.e., Camtasia, LMS Systems, Zendesk)
  • Familiarity with technical support team objectives and operations, as the role is part of the Go to Market/Support team.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), Customer Success Teams, and Engineering and Product development teams to align educational content with Vanta’s product roadmap
  • Produce high-quality instructional materials, including presentations, assessments, and interactive content
  • Manage operations for content maintenance and ensure that instructional materials are accurate, up-to-date, and user-friendly.
  • Identify gaps in our technical content and knowledge base & work to fill these gaps by creating new materials or updating existing ones.
  • Provide customers with high-quality technical live training sessions
  • Engage with our customer community by answering their technical questions and supporting them via our Community platform.
  • Contribute to developing new educational strategies and approaches to help customers navigate complex Vanta topics.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices into educational materials.

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations handling sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates hundreds of checks to ensure security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with the certification process. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to achieve and maintain compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform how organizations approach SOC 2 certification, enhancing security while allowing clients to focus on their core business operations.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$343.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vanta secured $150M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
  • The HITRUST e1 partnership positions Vanta as a leader in healthcare data protection.
  • AI-driven automation in compliance processes enhances Vanta's competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors like ComplyCube may challenge Vanta's market position.
  • Healthcare data breaches increase scrutiny on Vanta's security measures.
  • Reliance on partnerships like HITRUST poses risks if standards change.

What makes Vanta unique

  • Vanta automates SOC 2 certification, reducing time and cost for SMEs.
  • The platform offers continuous control monitoring, enhancing risk management for tech companies.
  • Vanta's HITRUST e1 partnership automates 80% of compliance requirements, leading the industry.

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Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage

Flexible & Remote Work

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO

Health & Wellness

401(k)

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