Communications Consultant​/Cyber

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Communications Consultant with experience in Cyber Security in Mclean, VA (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the strong likelihood of conversion to full time that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 12 Months with strong likelihood of conversion to full time.

• Experience designing, developing, and/or executing realistic social engineering simulations (e.g., phishing, vishing, smishing) to improve employee awareness and resilience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat landscape, risk management, and security controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
• Ideally 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity and/or program development, with a focus on security awareness, training, or a related field.

• Consult on or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within Information Security Analysis and contribute to large-scale planning related to Information Security Analysis deliverables.
• Review and analyze moderately complex Information Security Analysis challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Contribute to the resolution of moderately complex issues and consult with others to meet Information Security Analysis deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with client personnel in Information Security Analysis.
• Contribute significantly to the development and implementation of a new, firm-wide Cyber Social Responsibility program to help educate employees and customers.
• Define the program's mission, goals, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Create and manage initiatives that extend cybersecurity awareness and best practices to our individual customers and the wider community.
• Develop partnerships with internal teams and external organizations to promote cybersecurity education and social responsibility.
• Create and distribute public-facing content on relevant cybersecurity topics (e.g., articles, webinars, social media campaigns).
• Analyze simulation results to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver targeted training and awareness materials based on simulation outcomes.