Job Description
Location: Security Awareness Specialist \n Contract Length: 6 months\n Rate: £550p/d\n Start Date: ASAP\n\nAbout the Role:\n We are seeking a talented Cyber Security Awareness Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be pivotal in designing and delivering impactful cybersecurity awareness campaigns to educate and engage employees on best practices for safeguarding organisational assets. You will play a key role in building a culture of security within the organisation.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness program tailored to organisational needs.\nDesign engaging content, including newsletters, training materials, infographics, and videos, to communicate cybersecurity best practices.\nConduct organisation-wide training sessions, workshops, and simulations to enhance employee understanding of cyber threats.\nCollaborate with stakeholders across IT, HR, and other departments to integrate security awareness into daily operations.\nMeasure and report on the effectiveness of awareness campaigns and initiatives, using metrics such as phishing simulation results and employee feedback.\nKeep up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to ensure training materials are current and relevant.\nSupport compliance with security frameworks and regulations by ensuring awareness efforts align with organisational policies.Key Skills and Experience:\n\nProven experience in cybersecurity awareness or training roles.\nStrong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and best practices.\nExceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate diverse audiences.\nCreative approach to content creation and employee engagement.\nFamiliarity with tools for phishing simulations, e-learning platforms, and training analytics.\nCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+ are advantageous but not mandatory.\nExperience in aligning awareness programs with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or GDPR is a plus.
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