INFORMATION SECURITY TRAINING & AWARENESS SPECIALIST - APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN EST TIMEZONE
PittsburghOn-siteContract
AI Summary
Develops and manages security awareness training programs and global phishing/smishing/vishing simulations, tracks completion metrics, and collaborates with the Cyber Defense Team to align training with real-world threats.
About this role
Overview
Location: Remote in Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: Full Time / Contract
Work Authorization: No Sponsorship
The A.C.Coy Company has an immediate opening for a Information Security Training & Awareness Specialist. Ideal candidates must have prior experience developing security awareness and training initiatives as well as overseeing global phishing/smishing/vishing campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to all aspects of the cyber security learning and awareness program
- Assist in developing security awareness and training initiatives for employees and embedded contractors, which includes role-specific training
- Use innovative ideas to enhance user engagement through training sessions, demonstrations, newsletters, etc.
- Oversee global phishing/smishing/vishing campaigns and work closely with Cyber Defense Team to align simulations with real world threats
- Track training assignment completion metrics and conduct follow-up with users and managers as needed
- Solicit and interpret user feedback and assess areas of opportunity
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Prior experience with phishing simulation development - 3+ years
- Proofpoint Security Awareness Training platform - 2+ years
- Solid understanding of phishing attacks and mitigation against them
- Experience in and exposure to cyber security risk and mitigation strategies, technologies, programs, and operations - 3+ years
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical staff
Skills
Cyber Security Risk MitigationPhishing Simulation DevelopmentProofpoint Security Awareness TrainingSecurity Awareness Training Program DevelopmentSmishing Campaign ManagementTraining Metrics Tracking And ReportingUser Engagement Strategies For Security TrainingVishing Campaign Management
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