Senior Security Awareness & Training Associate

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.