Information Security Awareness Analyst

Our client, a leading independent investment management firm, is seeking an experienced Information Security Awareness Analyst for a 7+ month contract in Houston, TX. This role is hybrid, onsite 4 days a week.

The Global Security Contractor will work closely with peers throughout Global Security. The contractor will assist in daily assignments within the Global Security Governance, Projects and Strategy functions, specifically in the Services and Resources division.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:
The main job duties surround the implementation of a Security Awareness Program

• Developing monthly reviews of Awareness materials for inputs and approvals of items in the annual plan
• Developing compelling news articles on a monthly basis to educate the staff; these are delivered by SharePoint page and Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) internal social media postings.
• Devising phishing simulation payloads and executing the tests using Microsoft Defender.
• Collaborating on annual Security Awareness training that all staff are required to complete, as well as running weekly reports on the staff to identify those who are past due, and updating Power BI dashboards.
• Assisting with the implementation of Cyber Security Awareness Month, held in October, in conjunction with teams from around the world.
• Issuing standard quarterly Repeat Offender training.
• Curating 2.5 hours of training materials required by regulators for Asia-Pacific teams.
• Administer license assignments in the Udemy Business Pro training platform.
• Gather monthly metrics and assist in preparing monthly presentations to senior Global Security leaders.
• Maintain Global Security new hire information as needed.
• Maintain Global Security intranet web pages as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience / Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Creative development of educational materials.
• Experience in cybersecurity is a plus.

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:

• Exceptional academic track record.
• Experience in analytics and quantitative analysis.
• Intellectual agility - the ability to learn and act on new information quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to learn and operate security tools when required.
• Team player across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Formal Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science etc.) preferred or equivalent business experience will be considered.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0. or above is required.

Pay Rate- $70.46- $72.46/hour