Security Awareness Trainer

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Security Awareness Trainer to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices, phishing detection, and data protection policies. You will develop and deliver training programs, create engaging content, and foster a security-conscious culture across the organization.

The candidate should be an excellent communicator with a passion for teaching security topics, capable of delivering in-person and virtual sessions and measuring program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Communications, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering security awareness training programs.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity threats (phishing, malware, social engineering).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, videos, phishing simulations, and interactive modules.
• Deliver training sessions to employees across all levels, in-person and virtually.
• Measure training effectiveness and report on key metrics and improvements.
• Stay informed about latest cybersecurity threats and trends to keep content up-to-date.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable Security Awareness Trainer to join their team in Upington. This role is vital for educating employees on cybersecurity best practices, phishing detection, and data protection policies. You will develop and deliver training programs, create engaging content, and foster a security-conscious culture throughout the organization. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a passion for educating others on security topics. This position offers a great opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organization's security posture by empowering its workforce through effective training and awareness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, videos, phishing simulations, and interactive modules.
• Deliver training sessions to employees across all levels of the organization, both in-person and virtually.
• Measure the effectiveness of training programs and report on key metrics and improvements.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to ensure training content is relevant and up-to-date.
• Promote a strong security culture and encourage employees to report suspicious activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Communications, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering security awareness training programs.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity threats, such as phishing, malware, and social engineering.
• Ability to create compelling and understandable training content for diverse audiences.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in the cybersecurity field.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative work environment in Upington with opportunities to influence company-wide security practices.