Security Awareness & Training Specialist

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here youll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

What Youll Do: Security Awareness & Training Specialist (Human Risk ManagementProgramLead) in Enterprise willown and advance enterpriseprogramsthat reducehuman-related cybersecurity riskandstrengthensecurity culture. Thisrolewill drivestrategy,governance,awareness,behavior change,phishing resilience, role-based learning, riskmeasurementand continuous improvement across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strongprogramleadership, data-driven decision-making, executivecommunicationand cross-functional partnership skills to help shift the organization from reactive awareness to proactive, measurable risk reduction.

• Own the Human Risk Management strategy, roadmap and operating model, aligning awareness, behavior-changeand risk-reduction initiatives with enterprise security priorities.

• Design and scale enterprise-wide security awareness programs, including mandatory training, phishing resilience, role-based education, targeted interventions, reinforcementcampaignsand employee engagement initiatives.

• Lead phishing resilience programs, including simulation strategy, real-world reporting analysis, difficulty calibration, high-risk cohort management, repeat-clickerremediationand new-joiner education.

• Drive role-based cybersecurity education for technical and business audiences, including secure coding awareness, developer engagement, compliance tracking, targetedcommunicationsand reinforcement activities.

• Manage annual mandatory security training programs from launch through closure, including enrollment, reminders, exception handling, escalation, dashboard visibility, containment coordination,recognitionand audit evidence.

• Define and operationalize human risk metrics, dashboards and reporting to measure program effectiveness, behavior change, risk reduction, completion rates, phishing trends, secure codingcomplianceand business impact.

• Partner with SOC, Incident Response, Security Architecture, GRC, HR, Legal,Technologyand business teams toidentifybehavioral patterns, threattrendsand human-risk signals, then convert those insights into proactive education,controlsand remediation plans.

• Lead HRM governance discussions, leadershipmeetingsand executive updates by presenting progress, risks, decisions, success metrics, programmaturityand the measurable impact delivered by the HRM team.

• Evaluate,implementandoptimizeHRM platforms and capabilities, including requirements definition, vendor assessment, proof-of-value planning, behavior-signal mapping, privacy readiness, successcriteriaand adoption planning.

• Build and sustain security culture initiatives, including ambassador or champion programs, office engagement, communication toolkits, regional feedback loops, and campaign-based awareness.

• Use AI,automationand workflow optimization to streamline reporting, content creation, audience segmentation, campaignoperationsand insight generation whilemaintainingquality,privacyand governance standards.

• Establish andmaintainscalable program governance, including SOPs, RACI models, decision logs, evidence packs, audit-readydocumentationandcontinuous-improvementpractices.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Information Security, Technology, Risk Management, Psychology, OrganizationalBehaviorora relateddiscipline.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security awareness, human risk management, risk management, behavioral change, learningprogramsor related disciplines.

• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide awareness, phishing, training, behavior-changeor risk-reduction programs in a complex organization.

• Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, stakeholders, timelines,dependenciesand operational risks.

• Experience partnering with security, technology, HR, legal,complianceand business teams to translate risk insights into practical workforce interventions.

• Ability to define success metrics, analyze program data, developdashboardsand communicate measurable business outcomes to leadership.

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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex security topics for executive,technicaland non-technical audiences.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, security governance, risk managementprinciples and workforce behavior-change practices.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing,administeringor evaluating Human Risk Management, phishingsimulationor security awareness platforms.

• Experience with behavioral analytics, risk scoring, user segmentation, security culturemeasurementor human-risk reporting.

• Familiarity with frameworks and models such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SANS Security Awareness Maturity Model or similar control and maturity frameworks.

• Experience with dashboarding,reportingor data visualization tools such as Power BI,Excelor similar platforms.

• Security or awareness-related certifications such as SSAP, Security+or equivalent are preferred.

How youll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, youll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in , visit .

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If youre eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
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