Senior Security Awareness Engineer

As a Senior Security Awareness Engineer will be responsible for leading, executing, and overseeing a comprehensive security awareness program across the organization. This role requires a self-starter with the initiative and drive to manage assignments from inception to completion, fostering a security-focused culture, developing meaningful metrics, and ensuring that all employees are informed and engaged in cybersecurity best practices.

Position Description:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity awareness and training, proficiency in SharePoint, and experience in project planning and management. They will collaborate with various departments to integrate security awareness into daily operations, actively engage with employees at all levels, and promote an open and collaborative environment for discussing and addressing security-related issues.

Position Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and implement a robust security awareness program tailored to the organization's needs.

• Build and maintain a portfolio of interactive awareness campaigns and corresponding reporting capabilities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create role-based security awareness training. 

• Conduct regular training sessions, workshops, and seminars to educate employees on cybersecurity threats, policies, and best practices.

• Develop and virtually distribute engaging and informative security awareness materials (e.g., newsletters, infographics).

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the security awareness program.

• Prepare and present regular reports on program metrics, employee engagement, and training outcomes to senior management.

• Utilize SharePoint to manage and organize security awareness resources and materials.

• Create and maintain a centralized repository for all security awareness documentation and training materials.

• Advocate for a security-conscious culture across the organization by engaging with employees at all levels.

• Collaborate with various departments to integrate security awareness into their daily operations and processes.

• Create company-wide and targeted communications as required for awareness.

• Work with Corporate communications to ensure security communications are sent to the appropriate audience in a timely manner.

• Develop detailed project plans for security awareness initiatives, including timelines, resources, and milestones.

• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure the successful execution of security awareness projects.

• Actively engage with associates across the organization to understand their security awareness needs and concerns.

• Foster an open and collaborative environment where employees feel comfortable discussing security-related issues and reporting potential threats.

• Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently on assignments from start to finish.

• Show initiative in identifying and addressing security awareness needs within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in SharePoint for document management and collaboration.

• Ability to create, design and implement Security Awareness Training Security training tools and processes. 

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and best practices.

• Proven experience in creating and tracking security awareness metrics.

• Excellent project planning and management skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate employees at all levels.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrated self-starter with a proactive approach to work.

• Ability to provide guidance and advice to management on cybersecurity education and awareness strategies.

• Ability to stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and solutions. 

• Ability to collaborate with Cyber partners on content for Security awareness courses.

• Ability to provide updates to all levels of management.

• The following Cybersecurity certifications are highly desired: Security+, CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security awareness and training at an Enterprise level.

 
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sci