Security Engineer

Title – Security Awareness Engineer Zenguide / Proofpoint

Location – Canada - Remote

Role Overview

The L3 Security Awareness Engineer is responsible for owning and driving enterprise wide Security Awareness using Proofpoint ZenGuide. This role focuses on behavior change, human risk reduction, advanced phishing simulations, and executive level reporting, while providing technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Security Awareness Program Ownership

• Own end to end Security Awareness and Phishing Simulation program using Proofpoint ZenGuide

• Design risk based and role based learning journeys aligned to business functions and threat landscape

• Drive measurable human risk reduction, moving beyond compliance only training

Proofpoint ZenGuide Platform Leadership

• Architect, configure, and manage ZenGuide modules:

o Training campaigns

o Phishing simulations

o Knowledge assessments

o Behavioral risk scoring

• Customize content and cadence using real world threat intelligence

• Manage user lifecycle integrations (AD / Azure AD / HR systems)

Advanced Phishing & Behavior Analytics

• Design and govern phishing simulations (credential phishing, BEC, attachments, URLs, QR threats)

• Identify high risk users, repeat clickers, and vulnerable business units

• Implement teachable moments and targeted retraining

Metrics, Reporting & Governance

• Own dashboards and metrics:

o Phish prone percentage

o Training effectiveness

o Behavior change trends

o Risk reduction over time

• Deliver leadership ready and audit ready reports

• Define and enforce Security Awareness policies, standards, and cadence

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory

• 6–9+ years in Cyber Security / Information Security

• Strong hands on experience with Proofpoint ZenGuide

• Deep understanding of phishing, social engineering, and human centric risks

• Experience delivering executive level security metrics and insights