Director Security Engagement and Awareness

Director Security Engagement and Awareness

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully engaging senior leaders and influencing organizational change across different countries.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing global branding and marketing strategies for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Proven work experience as a Communication and Engagement Director, or similar role with a global focus.
• Extensive experience in a leadership role focused on security communication and engagement with preference for experience obtained in a software, internet service organization, or large consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of the global cybersecurity landscape, including emerging threats and regulatory requirements in different regions.
• Familiarity with international industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
• Deep specialist knowledge of psychological principles and their application in cybersecurity awareness and training across diverse cultures.
• Expertise in different social networks and media channels used globally.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing long-term content strategies that align with organizational ambitions; crafting compelling and engaging narratives across various platforms and channels (internal and external).
• Extensive experience of quickly assessing situations to make data driven decisions.
• Extensive experience of translating complex digital and technical matters using language and terms that resonate with the recipient.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and continually improve engagement and communication services that underpin and support delivery of the business and security strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide specialized and deep expertise to lead the creation and implementation of Security branding and marketing strategies.
• Represent the organization at industry forums such as AVEVA World and Gartner, delivering seminars and presentations on cybersecurity topics.
• Use psychological insights to understand human behaviors and needs across diverse cultures, tailoring communication strategies accordingly.
• Develop, operate and continually improve comprehensive crisis management plans.
• Provide specialized and deep expertise to design and implement public relations strategies to cultivate strong relationships with industry, regulatory and influential professionals in various regions.
• Lead cybersecurity engagement and communication operational service and team planning to deliver effective and efficient services.
• Support and contribute to the development of the Digital Security strategy and continued improvement of Digital Security operational services.
• Work closely with industry partners to lead the development of expertise and sharing of best practices to enhance the organization’s cybersecurity capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of working within a regulated environment and embedding needs within communication and engagement strategies.
• Expert at developing material for wide range of stakeholders from external compliance authorities, customers, and executive board members to functional leaders and operational staff.