Job#: 3034272 Job Description: Cybersecurity Awareness SpecialistWork Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite in downtown San Diego (Sempra Energy)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OverviewThe Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist is responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving the organization's security awareness and training program. This role focuses on educating employees at all levels on cybersecurity best practices, reducing human risk, and driving measurable improvements through effective training, communication, and data-driven insights.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and critical thinker who can translate technical cybersecurity concepts into clear, practical, and engaging guidance for non-technical audiences.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and deliver engaging cybersecurity awareness and training programs for employees across the organization
- Create and present cybersecurity awareness content through virtual and in-person presentations
- Translate technical cybersecurity concepts (e.g., phishing, ransomware, MFA, data protection) into simple, easy-to-understand language
- Manage and utilize security awareness platforms and learning tools
- Analyze training results and user behavior data to produce meaningful metrics and reports
- Continuously improve training content based on metrics, emerging threats, and organizational needs
- Collaborate with IT, Security, HR, and Compliance teams to align training with policies, standards, and risk initiatives
- Support and execute security campaigns and awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and Security Awareness Month activities
Qualifications- 2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, information security, training, or a related role
- Demonstrated experience training or mentoring employees across varying levels of technical proficiency
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence presenting to diverse audiences
- Proven ability to explain technical and cybersecurity concepts in layman's terms
- Experience developing, measuring, and reporting on training effectiveness and metrics
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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