Security Awareness and Training Lead

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Security Awareness and Training Lead to develop and run a comprehensive program in Upington. You will create engaging content, deliver training, and drive a culture of security across the organization.

The role combines design, delivery, and measurement of training effectiveness, including phishing simulations and analytics. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years of experience are required, with a hybrid work setup offering in-office and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of security awareness training experience.
• Excellent communication and instructional design skills.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats for end-users.
• Experience with training platforms and analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a strategic security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, e-learning modules, and communications.
• Plan and execute regular phishing simulation campaigns to test and improve employee vigilance.
• Analyze training metrics and program results to identify areas for improvement and report to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and best practices to inform training content.

Skills

Security awareness

Phishing simulations

Instructional design

Presentation skills

Analytics tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Information Security, or a related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable Security Awareness and Training Lead to develop and execute a comprehensive security awareness program in Upington. This role is pivotal in fostering a security-conscious culture throughout the organization, reducing human error-related security incidents. You will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging training content, conducting phishing simulations, and measuring the effectiveness of the program. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to positively influence employee behavior and significantly enhance the organization's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a strategic security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, e-learning modules, and communications.
• Plan and execute regular phishing simulation campaigns to test and improve employee vigilance.
• Analyze training metrics and program results to identify areas for improvement and report to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and best practices to inform training content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in developing and delivering security awareness or general employee training programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and instructional design skills.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and common threats relevant to end-users.
• Experience with training platforms and analytics tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in cybersecurity education.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility in Upington .
• The chance to make a tangible impact on the organization's security culture and reduce risk.