Cyber Training & Awareness, Associate / Atlanta, GA

About This Role We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to support the design and facilitation of engaging, information security-themed cyber exercises. The ideal candidate will apply their cybersecurity expertise and collaborate closely with subject matter experts to create high-quality, realistic scenarios and instructional content. In this dual role, the candidate will also serve as the lead for cyber assessments, leveraging a strong understanding of threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to coordinate employee assessments. This includes managing phishing simulations using Microsoft Attack Simulator and overseeing vishing campaigns through external vendors. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing assessment outcomes using Power BI and summarizing key findings in reports for firm leadership. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role requires public speaking and the ability to guide diverse audiences through complex technical discussions. Proficiency in technical writing and advanced PowerPoint design is also required. Experience delivering training instruction in both in-person and live virtual formats is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated understanding of Information Security policies, standards, and procedures related to data privacy, technology use, incident response, and broader cybersecurity topics.
• Ability to design training and exercise solutions that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing and updating cyber response playbooks, ensuring consistency across stakeholders and accuracy of critical processes.
• Skilled in collaborating with subject matter experts, vendors, and internal teams to ensure exercise content and assessment structure reflects current security architecture and technology stack.
• Familiarity with modern collaboration tools such as SharePoint Online, Teams, and Webex.
• Knowledge of current threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), with the ability to incorporate them into large-scale cyber assessment campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cyber exercises, incident response, or cyber assessments program management.
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity exercise programs or assessment initiatives.
• Strong background in Financial Sector, National Security, and/or Information Security environments.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Advanced PowerPoint design and editing skills for creating impactful presentations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity, cyber intelligence, instructional design or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our Benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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