Security Specialist (GRC & Awareness)

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Security Specialist (GRC & Awareness) to lead cybersecurity awareness and training across a complex enterprise.

The role focuses on developing, delivering, and improving programs to strengthen security culture and regulatory compliance. The position requires 5+ years of related experience, excellent communication skills, and proven ability to collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, HR, and Security teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, training, GRC, or related security functions.
• Experience developing and delivering cybersecurity training programs in a regulated or complex organization.
• Experience partnering with Compliance, Privacy, Legal, or Audit teams.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, security awareness best practices, and user behavior risks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness and training programs.
• Develop and deliver security training focused on phishing, social engineering, data protection, and other cyber risks.
• Manage phishing simulation campaigns, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow‑up education.
• Create and maintain engaging training content for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, HR, and Security teams to ensure training aligns with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Track program effectiveness through training metrics, phishing results, and user behavior trends.
• Prepare reporting and insights for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Promote a strong security culture through awareness campaigns and employee engagement efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity awareness best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity awareness

Security training

GRC

Regulatory compliance

Phishing awareness

User behavior

Communication

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Tools

Phishing simulation platforms

Security awareness tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client is seeking a Security Specialist (GRC & Awareness) to join their team in Saint Louis, MO. Summary: This role will lead cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives across a complex enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving security awareness programs that strengthen security culture, reduce human risk, and support regulatory compliance. Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness and training programs
• Develop and deliver security training focused on phishing, social engineering, data protection, and other cyber risks
• Manage phishing simulation campaigns, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow‑up education
• Create and maintain engaging training content for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, HR, and Security teams to ensure training aligns with policies and regulatory requirements
• Track program effectiveness through training metrics, phishing results, and user behavior trends
• Prepare reporting and insights for leadership and key stakeholders
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance initiatives
• Promote a strong security culture through awareness campaigns and employee engagement efforts
• Serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity awareness best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, training, GRC, or related security functions
• Experience developing and delivering cybersecurity training programs in a regulated or complex organization
• Experience partnering with Compliance, Privacy, Legal, or Audit teams
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, security awareness best practices, and user behavior risks
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or similar credentials
• Experience within financial services, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience administering phishing simulation platforms and security awareness tools
• Familiarity with regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, GLBA, or NYDFS

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
• This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.