Principal Security Awareness & Human Risk Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Security Awareness & Human Risk Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will shape and scale a global security awareness and human risk program across a distributed, remote workforce. You will combine behavior change principles, instructional design, and practical cybersecurity expertise to strengthen secure practices and improve the organization’s overall security culture. The position partners closely with security, operations, and leadership teams to deliver measurable engagement, effective training, and meaningful risk reduction. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $203,200 – $275,000 annually Responsibilities Own and improve the global security awareness and education program Lead and manage the phishing simulation program from design through analysis Apply behavior change principles to promote secure practices Enhance security culture through campaigns and ongoing engagement Create multimedia content for awareness and education Administer training and phishing platforms, including data management and reporting Define and report performance metrics to leadership Qualifications 10+ years of experience in global awareness and human-risk program development in large, distributed enterprises SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP) certification or equivalent expertise Proven track record managing enterprise-scale phishing programs and awareness campaigns Experience evaluating and negotiating security training vendors Strong instructional design skills Knowledge of security policy development and audit support Ability to translate complex security topics into practical content for a remote audience Benefits Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits Flexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental Leave Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.