
Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist
- Uttar Pradesh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the content creation: topic selection in line with the cyber awareness strategy.
- Support the design and production of engaging and effective security awareness content to be delivered across various mediums
- Deliver Training and Education: Conducting training sessions, workshops, and presentations to educate employees on topics such as:
- Recognizing and preventing common cyber threats (phishing, malware, social engineering, ransomware).
- Understanding the importance of strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.
- Safe internet habits and secure use of company and personal devices (BYOD policies).
- Data protection guidelines and approved storage locations.
- Physical security measures (e.g., clean desk policy, protecting against shoulder surfing).
- Compliance with relevant applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partnering with other department like T.EN University and Communication to integrate the security awareness program with existing training platforms and processes, and to ensure alignment between security initiatives and business objectives.
- Conduct Phishing Simulations and Other Tests: Implementing simulated phishing attacks and other social engineering tests to gauge employee susceptibility and reinforce training. Analyzing the results to identify areas for improvement and tailor future training.
- Measure Program Effectiveness: Developing metrics, dashboards, and reports (e.g., using tools like PowerBI) to track engagement, assess improvements in user security culture.
- At least 5 years of experience in cyber security domain.
- Experience with Awareness Platforms: Hands-on experience with Security Awareness Training (SAT) platforms like KnowBe4, Proofpoint Security Awareness Training, or similar tools for managing simulations and tracking progress.
- Background in Education/Training: Experience in instructional design, corporate training, or adult education can be highly beneficial, even if not directly in cybersecurity.
- Cybersecurity Background: Experience in a broader cybersecurity role (e.g., security analyst, compliance analyst) provides a deeper understanding of the technical context of security awareness.
- Experience with Data Analysis & Reporting: Demonstrating the ability to collect, analyze, and present data on program effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Management: Experience collaborating with various departments and corporate function and gaining buy-in for security initiatives.
- Understanding of Cybersecurity Concepts.
- Foundational Cybersecurity Knowledge: A solid grasp of common cyber threats (phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering), vulnerabilities, security best practices, and defense mechanisms.
- Knowledge of Security Frameworks & Regulations: Familiarity with industry standards and regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc., as these often inform awareness program content.
- Understanding of IT and OT domains along with their differences.
- Experience with Data Analysis & Reporting: Demonstrating the ability to collect, analyze, and present data on program effectiveness. Ability to work with PowerBI
- Knowledge and practice of production of training material.