Security Specialist (GRC & Awareness)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client is seeking a Security Specialist to join their team in Saint Louis, MO. This is a six-month contract opportunity with the potential to extend or convert based on performance and business needs.

Summary:
This role will lead cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives across a complex enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving security awareness programs that strengthen security culture, reduce human risk, and support regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:
* Lead and execute enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness and training programs
* Develop and deliver security training focused on phishing, social engineering, data protection, and other cyber risks
* Manage phishing simulation campaigns, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up education
* Create and maintain engaging training content for technical and non-technical audiences
* Partner with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, HR, and Security teams to ensure training aligns with policies and regulatory requirements
* Track program effectiveness through training metrics, phishing results, and user behavior trends
* Prepare reporting and insights for leadership and key stakeholders
* Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance initiatives
* Promote a strong security culture through awareness campaigns and employee engagement efforts
* Serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity awareness best practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, training, GRC, or related security functions
* Experience developing and delivering cybersecurity training programs in a regulated or complex organization
* Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, security awareness best practices, and user behavior risks
* Experience partnering with Compliance, Privacy, Legal, or Audit teams
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:
* Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or similar credentials
* Experience within financial services, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
* Familiarity with regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, GLBA, or NYDFS
* Experience administering phishing simulation platforms and security awareness tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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