Awareness and communication specialist (Information & Cyber Security)

Job Description:

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Awareness and Communication Specialist to drive global cybersecurity culture change through targeted awareness initiatives nano learning phishing simulations and crisis exercises. This role is central to building human cyber resilience across our global automotive enterprise.

You will work with cutting-edge platforms such as Hoxhunt and Immersive Labs develop engaging content and support our internal security academy. Your mission: to reduce human risk and strengthen the organizations ability to identify prevent and respond to cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Awareness & Nano Learning

• Plan create and manage short high-impact nano learning modules tailored to diverse employee groups and risk areas.

• Develop engaging scenario-based content to build security habits around phishing password hygiene remote work and other key topics.

• Localize and adapt content for cultural and regional relevance across global teams.

• Phishing Simulation & Human Risk Management

• Design and run targeted phishing simulation campaigns using Hoxhunt and other platforms.

• Analyse user behaviour and metrics to continuously improve awareness and resilience.

• Collaborate with departments (e.g. HR Legal IT) to ensure campaigns align with internal policies and regulations.

• Crisis Simulation & Cyber Drills

• Coordinate and facilitate cyber crisis simulations and tabletop exercises using Immersive Labs or similar platforms.

• Develop custom scenarios based on threat intelligence and risk assessments.

• Support post-exercise reporting debriefs and action plans for improvement.

• Academy & Internal Content Creation

• Support the Information Security Academy with relevant learning paths microlearning assets videos and interactive materials.

• Create content for awareness campaigns (e.g. Cybersecurity Month) newsletters intranet posters and digital signage.

• Maintain knowledge portals toolkits and internal LMS content.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Cybersecurity Instructional Design Behavioural Science or related field.

• 35 years of experience in cybersecurity awareness learning and development or digital communications in a complex global organization.

• Proven experience working with platforms such as Hoxhunt Immersive Labs LMS systems and content design tools (e.g. Articulate Adobe Creative Suite Canva).

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and user-focused threat vectors (phishing social engineering insider risk).

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of automotive industry cyber standards (e.g. ISO/SAE 21434 TISAX NIST CSF).

• Certifications like SSAP (Security Awareness and Culture Professional) CompTIA Security or GCCC (GIAC Critical Controls Certification) are a plus.

• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into engaging data-driven awareness strategies.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative curious and passionate about shaping cyber-safe behaviours.

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills both written and visual.

• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deliverables simultaneously.

• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures in a global enterprise.

Why Join Us

Be part of a leading global automotive company at the forefront of connected mobility and cybersecurity. Youll have the opportunity to innovate influence culture and make a measurable impact on how thousands of employees worldwide think and act on security

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