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Cyber Communications Specialist

Rapid Strategy
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

About Us :

Rapid Strategy, an award-winning African-American-owned small business, specializes in providing cutting-edge cybersecurity services to both private and public sectors. Based in Charlotte, NC, we support clients nationwide, delivering innovative solutions to protect against evolving cyber threats. Learn more about us at www.RapidStrategy.io.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Communications Specialist to develop and deliver clear, engaging cybersecurity awareness content for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical writing, cybersecurity risk communication, and content development for security awareness programs. This role is remote, but preference will be given to candidates based in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Create cybersecurity awareness materials, including newsletters, bulletins, and presentations.
  • Develop communication strategies to educate staff on cybersecurity risks, best practices, and policies.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into accessible content.
  • Manage cybersecurity awareness campaigns and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Ensure messaging aligns with organizational security policies and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain consistency in messaging across internal and external cybersecurity communications.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in cybersecurity communications, technical writing, or security awareness training.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Forms.
  • Ability to craft clear, engaging, and informative content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Security or CISSP certification preferred.
  • Additional Qualifications :

  • Experience with cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, or ISO 27001.
  • Familiarity with social engineering threats and effective security awareness techniques.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Experience with digital content creation tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to leadership teams.
  • At Rapid Strategy, we believe that building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team is key to driving innovation and success. Studies show that women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ community may hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification listed. We want to change that. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this position-or another opportunity with us. The Rapid Team looks forward to hearing from you!

    This position is onsite at the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building in Washington, D.C. Telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and appropriate Government Task Leads (GTLs).

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