Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist

San Diego, California, USA Temporary/Contract
$ 40 - $ 50 per hour 05-19-2026 16:22:31 Job ID: SAN-TT1458952_1779207751
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Job Description:
The Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist is responsible for 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 metrics.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a critical thinker, and a cybersecurity professional who can translate technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
* Develop, and deliver engaging cybersecurity awareness and training programs for employees across the organization
*Create and deliver engaging presentations to communicate cybersecurity concepts, initiatives, and awareness content. (virtual and in-person)
*Translate technical cybersecurity concepts (e.g., phishing, ransomware, MFA, data protection) into clear, easy-to-understand language
*Understand and manage 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 security campaigns, communications, and awareness events (e.g., phishing simulations, Security Awareness Month)
Qualifications
* 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, information security, training, or a related role
*Demonstrated experience training employees at various technical skill levels
*Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present confidently to diverse audiences
*Ability to explain technical and cybersecurity concepts in layman’s terms
*Experience developing and reporting on training metrics and effectiveness
*Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
*Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with a team
*Strong organizational and time management skills
Disqualifiers: On the operations side, or networking, SOX, or forensics.

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