Security Compliance & Awareness Engineer (f/m)

As a Security Compliance & Awareness Engineer at Ledger, your primary responsibilities include designing and delivering engaging internal security awareness programs, managing phishing simulation campaigns, and overseeing the organization and accessibility of security documentation. With a strong focus on collaboration, you'll partner with various teams to address security-related queries and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

To be considered for the Security Compliance & Awareness Engineer position at Ledger, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in security awareness, training, or compliance roles. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and tools like Riot is essential, along with a strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and compliance frameworks such as GDPR and SOC 2.

At Ledger, continuous improvement is a vital part of the Security Compliance & Awareness Engineer's role. You'll be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of training and awareness initiatives through feedback and performance metrics, and iteratively refining the content to address emerging threats and enhance employee engagement in cybersecurity practices.

A Security Compliance & Awareness Engineer at Ledger utilizes various tools to accomplish their tasks, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) for training delivery, awareness platforms like Riot for managing campaigns, and documentation management systems to keep security materials organized and accessible to all employees.

Success in the Security Compliance & Awareness Engineer role at Ledger is characterized by an increased level of employee engagement in security training sessions, high participation rates in phishing simulations, and a noticeable reduction in security incidents across the organization. Additionally, maintaining comprehensive and accessible documentation that meets compliance requirements is crucial.

When answering this question, outline your specific experiences, including the design and implementation of awareness programs, any tools you've utilized (like an LMS), and the impact your programs had on improving security culture within an organization.

Discuss the metrics you have used in the past, such as employee participation rates, feedback surveys, phishing simulation results, and the reduction of security incidents. Share any specific examples that helped you refine training content.

Highlight your proactive approach to staying informed about cybersecurity trends, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, attending conferences, or participating in community discussions. Explain how you analyze this information to update training materials accordingly.

Provide specific examples of how you have worked with cross-functional teams, such as Legal, Engineering, or Product, to align security training materials with compliance requirements and operational needs.

When discussing your experience, focus on your familiarity with the requirements of GDPR and SOC 2, emphasizing any training programs you've created that align with these standards and how you ensured organizational compliance.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to narrate a specific instance, detailing the challenges you faced, the steps you took to overcome them, and the positive outcome of your efforts.

Discuss how phishing simulations play a critical role in educating employees about identifying phishing attempts and social engineering attacks, detailing how they help measure employee resilience and enhance overall security awareness.

Explain your methodology for organizing documentation, including the use of file-sharing tools or central repositories, ensuring that materials are kept up-to-date and accessible to all employees, and your process for reviewing and revising content.

Discuss how you would gather information on current security challenges, work with relevant stakeholders to develop tailored content, and implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the relevance of your training modules.

Describe your approach to simplifying complex information, possibly by using analogies, visuals, or hands-on demonstrations during training sessions. Emphasize the importance of adapting your communication style to diverse audiences.