Information Security Analyst: II

Information Security Analyst II - Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist
Location: Hybrid - Downtown San Diego, CA (2-3 days onsite weekly)
Duration: 2-Year Contract with Strong Potential for Conversion
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $55-57/hr

Our client is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on delivering sustainable energy solutions and supporting critical utility operations across North America. They are seeking an Information Security Analyst II - Cybersecurity Awareness Specialist to join their growing cybersecurity team.
This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who is passionate about education, communication, and reducing human risk through impactful security awareness programs. The ideal candidate can translate complex cybersecurity concepts into practical guidance for non-technical audiences while driving engagement and measurable improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver engaging cybersecurity awareness and training programs for employees across the organization
• Create and present cybersecurity awareness content through virtual and in-person presentations
• Translate technical cybersecurity concepts such as phishing, ransomware, MFA, and data protection into clear, user-friendly language
• Manage and support security awareness platforms and learning tools
• Analyze training participation, phishing simulation results, and user behavior data to generate meaningful metrics and reports
• Continuously improve awareness content and training materials based on emerging threats, organizational needs, and performance metrics
• Partner with IT, Security, HR, and Compliance teams to align awareness initiatives with company policies and risk management goals
• Support enterprise-wide security campaigns, communications, and awareness events including Security Awareness Month and phishing simulations

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, information security, training, or a related field
• Experience training or mentoring employees with varying levels of technical expertise
• Strong presentation, verbal communication, and written communication skills
• Ability to explain technical cybersecurity concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience developing and reporting on training effectiveness metrics
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Background

• Experience working with security awareness platforms and training tools
• Background in employee engagement, communications, or instructional delivery within cybersecurity environments
• Candidates from a variety of industries are encouraged to apply

Additional Details

• One round interview process with the hiring manager and a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
• Bachelor's degree not required
• Certifications not required
• Equipment provided for both onsite and remote work
• This role is best suited for candidates focused on cybersecurity awareness, education, communication, and human risk reduction
• Candidates with primarily operations, networking, SOX compliance, or forensics backgrounds will not be considered

Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.