Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Híbrido; USD 18.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Impact on security posture

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer to educate employees across the organization about cybersecurity best practices. The role involves developing materials, delivering sessions, and managing awareness programs with a focus on practical, engaging content.

The ideal candidate leverages 2+ years in training or cybersecurity awareness, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience. Hybrid work is offered.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, CS or Cybersecurity.
• Minimum 2 years of training, education, or cybersecurity awareness program development.
• Strong understanding of threats (phishing, password security, malware).
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and update cybersecurity awareness training materials (presentations, modules, interactive exercises).
• Deliver engaging training sessions across departments and levels.
• Conduct phishing simulations and analyze effectiveness.
• Manage training program and track participation and completion.
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify training needs.
• Create communication campaigns to promote cybersecurity awareness.
• Assess effectiveness of training through feedback and metrics.
• Provide guidance and answer employee questions on best practices.
• Maintain records of training activities and progress.

Conocimientos

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Content development

Patience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity

Herramientas

e-learning platforms

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a major retail corporation, is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Awareness Trainer to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape. This role is crucial for educating employees across the organization about cybersecurity best practices, potential threats, and the importance of maintaining a secure environment. The ideal candidate will be an engaging communicator with a passion for cybersecurity education and a solid understanding of common threats like phishing, malware, and social engineering. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for both in-office training sessions and remote development of training materials. You will be responsible for developing, delivering, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs tailored to various employee groups. Your efforts will directly contribute to reducing the organization's vulnerability to cyber-attacks by fostering a security-conscious workforce. We are looking for someone creative, patient, and able to translate technical concepts into easily understandable content.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and updating cybersecurity awareness training materials, including presentations, modules, and interactive exercises.
• Delivering engaging training sessions to employees across different departments and levels.
• Conducting phishing simulations and analyzing their effectiveness.
• Managing the cybersecurity awareness training program and tracking employee participation and completion.
• Staying current with evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices relevant to employee awareness.
• Collaborating with IT and security teams to identify training needs and address emerging risks.
• Creating communication campaigns to promote cybersecurity awareness within the organization.
• Assessing the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and metrics.
• Providing guidance and answering employee questions regarding cybersecurity best practices.
• Maintaining records of training activities and employee progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Education, Communications, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in training, education, or cybersecurity awareness program development.
• Strong understanding of common cybersecurity threats and best practices (e.g., phishing, password security, malware prevention).
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner to a non-technical audience.
• Experience in developing engaging training content and materials.
• Proficiency with e-learning platforms and presentation software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Patience and a passion for educating others.
• Experience in a retail or customer-facing environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Upington, Northern Cape.
• Chance to make a significant impact by enhancing the security posture of the organization through education.
• The company fosters a supportive work environment and values employee contributions.
• Resources for continuous learning and encourage professional growth within the cybersecurity awareness field.
• This role is ideal for someone passionate about educating others and contributing to a more secure digital future for the company.