Lead Cybersecurity Training Consultant

Target • Brooklyn Park, MN

5d • $95,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a high-performing team with a mature, award-winning Cybersecurity Awareness and Training program—and help shape what comes next. In this individual contributor role, you will lead initiatives that drive behavior change at scale, with a focus on technical audiences and risk-informed decision-making, translating security insights into scalable approaches that drive measurable improvements in behavior and risk reduction.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in cybersecurity awareness, communications, learning & development, or a related field
• Strong program/project management skills with experience leading initiatives end-to-end
• Experience leading communications, campaigns, or programs that drive behavior change at scale
• Experience working with technical or engineering audiences, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance and drive measurable impact
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity risks and modern technology practices (e.g., vulnerabilities, secure development, and engineering workflows), with the ability to stay current and engage effectively with technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity, define direction, and set priorities
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across teams and leadership, including technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with phishing simulations, learning platforms, or awareness tools
• Experience managing or implementing vendor solutions
• Experience exploring or applying emerging technologies (e.g., AI) to enhance learning, engagement, or program scale
• Experience or foundational skills in UX, web, or application development (e.g., designing user experiences, basic front-end development, or working with interactive digital tools)

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute awareness initiatives aligned to Target’s top cyber risks, with a focus on technical audiences
• Partner with Cyber SMEs to interpret risk signals (e.g., policy violations, incidents, threat intelligence) and prioritize actions
• Identify behavior patterns and risk drivers, and define targeted interventions to influence outcomes
• Design and deliver targeted communications, campaigns, and learning experiences that translate risk into clear, actionable guidance
• Incorporate user feedback and audience insights to continuously refine content and ensure relevance, usability, and impact for technical audiences
• Own program effectiveness, using data and risk-based metrics to measure impact and improve results
• Support and evolve program operations (e.g., reporting, platforms, resources)
• Influence across teams to drive alignment and execution, particularly with technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed