Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Specialist /Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Lead

Alftek; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alftek in Doha seeks a Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Specialist to design and deliver training programs and awareness content for client organizations. You will assess needs and tailor programs to different employee roles and departments.

The role involves creating simulation scenarios, researching threats, and tracking training metrics, with a Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity (Master’s preferred) and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field.
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cybersecurity training programs.
• Create and update cybersecurity awareness/educational content.
• Assess training needs and evaluate current security awareness level.
• Develop customized training programs for different roles and departments.
• Develop simulation scenarios and practical exercises.
• Conduct research on emerging threats and technologies.
• Monitor and report training and development metrics.

Skills

Presentation skills

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to simplify complex concepts

Threat research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity (Preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Specialist to design and deliver cybersecurity training programs and awareness content. The role involves assessing training needs and current awareness levels, developing customized programs tailored to different employee roles and departments, creating simulation scenarios and practical exercises, researching emerging threats, and reporting on training and development metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering cybersecurity training programs.
• Creating and updating cyber security awareness/educational content.
• Assess the training needs and evaluate the current security awareness level of organizations.
• Develop customized training programs tailored to different employee roles and departments.
• Review and update programs based on feedback, emerging threats, or organizational needs.Develop Simulation Scenarios and Practical Exercises
• Conducting research on emerging threats and technologies.
• Monitoring and reporting training and development metrics.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity (Preferred)

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in the Cyber Security field
• Proficiency in English & Arabic is required.

Additional Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats and defence strategies.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to assess and improve security awareness programs.

Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Specialist /Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Lead

Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Specialist /Cybersecurity Awareness and Training Lead