Information Security Officer
Listed on 2026-02-21
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Consultant
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Security Awareness Specialist to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive security awareness programs across our organization. This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of security consciousness and ensuring our workforce is equipped to identify and respond to security threats.
Program Development & Management- Design and deliver tailored security awareness training for multiple organizational audiences.
- Create educational content including presentations, videos, newsletters, and interactive materials.
- Develop and manage phishing simulation campaigns to test and improve employee awareness.
- Establish and monitor metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and report on security improvements.
- Apply strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
- Utilize behavioral change and user engagement strategies to enhance security culture.
- Communicate security risk and manage crises effectively.
- Implement social engineering awareness and prevention methods.
- Conduct onboarding and ongoing security awareness sessions.
- Present on emerging threats, social engineering tactics, and best practices.
- Collaborate with IT Security and HR to integrate security awareness into employee lifecycle.
- Communicate policies and updates clearly to all staff levels.
- Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and industry best practices.
- Analyze security incidents to identify training opportunities and awareness gaps.
- Collaborate with the Security Operations team to address human‑factor vulnerabilities.
- Provide guidance to employees on reporting suspicious activities.
- Work cross‑functionally with departments to ensure security awareness initiatives align with business objectives.
- Gather feedback from stakeholders to continuously enhance program effectiveness.
- Support compliance requirements related to security training and awareness.
- Contribute to the development of security policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years in security awareness or cybersecurity roles.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in security incident data reporting.
- Proven experience in delivering and managing security awareness training programs, especially focused on phishing attacks and prevention.
- Exceptional attention to detail to identify subtle phishing indicators and vulnerabilities.
- Proficient with security awareness tools and platforms used for training, phishing simulations, and reporting.
- Self‑starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and training campaigns simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt training content and delivery methods to different audiences and learning styles.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging threats and security trends.
- Problem‑solving skills to address challenges in user engagement and training effectiveness.
- Creative thinking and ability to make security topics engaging and relevant.
- Strong analytical skills to assess program effectiveness.
- Self‑motivation with excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptability to evolving threat landscapes and business needs.
- Passion for security education and cultural transformation.
Simeio has over 650 talented employees across the globe. We have offices in the USA (Atlanta HQ and Texas), India, Canada, Costa Rica, and the UK. Founded in 2007 and backed by private equity company ZMC, Simeio is recognized as a top IAM provider by industry analysts. Alongside the identity orchestration tool “Simeio IO,” the company partners with industry‑leading IAM software vendors to provide access management, identity governance and administration, privileged access management, and risk intelligence services across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid technology environments.
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