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Staff Cyber Awareness and Training Engineer
| Company | Geico |
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| Location | Bethesda, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $80000 – $230000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 8+ years of security awareness and training experience
- 8+ years of experience in learning and development, program management, or training
- Enterprise environment experience in cyber security
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity roles, security awareness principles, and skillsets across various domains
- Proven experience designing learning programs, security awareness training, or rotational programs
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with a focus on attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in hiring and onboarding processes is a plus
Responsibilities
- Enhance, manage, and maintain the educational and growth program within the cybersecurity department
- Facilitate internal cybersecurity associate growth by curating and defining rotational opportunities
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, and corporate teams to identify learning needs and goals for each teams’ requirements and needs
- Design learning tracks and goal-setting frameworks for cyber associates to ensure successful skill acquisition for each team
- Contribute to our Security Awareness Training program across the organization to reduce cybersecurity risks from human error
- Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to identify key threat areas and ensure training addresses current risks
- Create engaging, up-to-date content for training sessions, including phishing simulations, workshops, and online learning modules
- Monitor employee participation and performance in training programs, analyzing results to continuously improve the curriculum
- Stay informed on the latest social engineering threats and incorporate best practices into the security awareness training
- Partner with team leaders and department heads to determine how our college development program participants will fit into their teams during rotations, what skills they will learn
- Work closely with each rotation team to ensure participants receive adequate mentorship and are exposed to meaningful projects
- Develop personalized learning plans for each participant based on program goals and individual career aspirations
- Establish measurable goals and track progress to ensure that program participants achieve milestones and advance in their skillsets
- Create or curate learning materials for all levels of Cyber associates (e.g., workshops, courses, certifications) that align with each stage of development
- Work closely with the corporate HR and talent acquisition teams to manage the hiring process for program participants
- Oversee the onboarding process, ensuring that Cyber associates are set up for success from day one
- Coordinate feedback and assessments at the conclusion of each rotation and facilitate permanent placement within the organization
- Continuously evaluate our Cyber programs effectiveness, gathering feedback from associates and team leaders to make necessary adjustments
- Stay informed of the latest trends in cybersecurity education, training, and development, as well as security awareness, to ensure the program remains competitive and impactful
Preferred Qualifications
- Security+
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
