Senior Security Training & Awareness Program Manager

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose:
Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Privacy and Information Security awareness and training programs, educating Centene's workforce on security and privacy risks and how to mitigate them. Ensure the training and awareness program effectively drives behavior change so employees act securely and protect sensitive information.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Privacy and Information Security awareness and training roadmap to ensure employees understand and embrace their cybersecurity responsibilities.
• Design and deliver engaging online learning experiences and virtual simulations using approved platforms, applying instructional design principles and content development expertise.
• Establish and monitor a clear training and professional development curriculum, including targeted programs for high-risk workforce members.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights.
• Support the communications, awareness campaigns, and security resources on cybersecurity and information protection topics.
• Manage the customization of vendor-supplied courses for privacy and information security training and awareness.
• Track and report metrics on behavior change using risk assessment tools and applications.
• Support leadership with presentations on security risks, accomplishments, initiatives, and metrics.
• Respond to inquiries via the Centene SECURE mailbox.
• Develop high-quality content including video scripts, articles, newsletters, posters, and presentations in support of security events and programs.
• Mentor other team members to build their writing abilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Writing, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, other related field, or equivalent experience required
 

5+ years Information Security experience, or related field required
Licenses/Certifications:
GIAC-GISP, CCAP, CSAP, or CISSP preferred but not required

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act