Senior Security Awareness & Training Associate

Job Description

What You'll Do Collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to create engaging and informative security awareness material or program. Support the annual refresh of a global security awareness and training program at ZS. The program must follow the NIST 800-50 and relevant regulatory requirements to reduce risk and impact a change in behavior. Support objectives of repeatable security strategy, execute, and distribute interactive materials globally for the Security Awareness and Training Program. Collaborate with Information Security (IS) leads and experts to develop materials and programs or activities. Partner with Security Awareness and Training lead to facilitate engagement of ideas and ensure goals of program are met. Support development of the annual mandatory Information Security training course with assistance from Data Privacy team. Plan and execute monthly phishing simulations to test and improve employee awareness and response to phishing attacks. Promote awareness through appropriate ZS channels and work with communications and IS community to propagate monthly programs. Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of various communications initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Serve as internal mentor for ambassadors of global ambassador program. Drive awareness program towards maturity through continuous improvement, updated material, surveys etc. Perform additional duties as required from time to time. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in information security, security awareness, or a related field. Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex security concepts into clear and concise messages. Proven ability to work well in a collaborative environment. Experience in planning and executing training programs is a plus. Strong understanding of security best practices and current threats, as well as the ability to stay up to date with emerging trends in the field. Experience working with Information Security Awareness program. Creative thinker and ability to coordinate and execute programs with technical and non-technical associates. Ability to create and review materials for global programs. Strong organizational and project management skills. Ability to analyze and interpret data to improve training effectiveness. Proficiency in using training and collaboration tools (e.g., Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Trello, Security awareness and training tool). Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.