Senior Security Communications Associate - ZS
Chicago, IL 60601
About the Job
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
Our most valuable asset is our people.
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
We are seeking a talented and creative Senior Security Communication Associate to join in our Chicago, IL office.
Senior Security Communication Associate:
The Senior Security Communication Associate will reside in the US as a part of the ZS Information Security team. The candidate will play a crucial role in engaging with Information Security leaders to share the Information Security story.
The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and can adapt communication approaches to speak to a technical or nontechnical audience. The candidate should understand security practices and be able to distill complex security concepts into clear and concise messages. The role will be responsible for managing content for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) meetings, communications for senior leaders with external clients, communications for subject matter experts in the organization, introduction of Information Security projects as well as collaboration with internal teams to support client initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging, and brand identity.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with development of a IS communications program that promotes security topics in our organization and drives for uniformity and awareness internally and externally
- Enhance maturity of the organization through creation of an annual communication plan based on risks, projects and upcoming events.
- Coordination with ZS communication team to drive for alignment and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts in the organization to create compelling content for presentations, communications, and external discussions.
- Drive for internal and external visibility of CISO and the leadership team and assist with external training and publications of materials if necessary.
- Manage various communication channels, and creation of new internal sites as required, including websites, social media platforms, newsletters, posts, social media (engage), etc.
- Creation of an organized library of readily available templates, continuously maintain organized and updated material, newsletters, surveys, etc.
- Monitor and analyze internal communications to ensure effectiveness and make recommendations to teams on channels and timing based on communication plan.
- Manage metrics of viewership and interactions with content.
- Selection of appropriate channels for content working in collaboration with global communications.
- Engage in discussions on emerging trends in security, industry trends and best practices and incorporate them into communication strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or content development.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies in a corporate setting.
- Exceptional attention to detail and possesses organizational skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex security concepts into clear and concise messages.
- Proficiency in managing website content development and communication channels.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Desire to be flexible and learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Dedicated team player, and proactive in managing program
- Possess excellent communication and presentation skills
- Showcases strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Ability to clearly present technical approaches or findings in oral and written format
- Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
- Highly self-motivated and directed
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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www.zs.com