Overview

SoCha is a US Government contractor currently bidding after a US Department of State request for proposals (RFP) to provide global advisory services. SoCha will include the best candidate as a proposed Cybersecurity Advisor in the proposal. The position is contingent upon contract award.

US citizenship and active TOP SECRET security clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Advisor is responsible for:

1. Providing cybersecurity advisory services to enhance security sector governance and build the institutional  capacity of select U.S. partners at the service, ministerial and national levels throughout the Balkans
2. Policy guidance in cyber capacity and effectiveness
3. Cyber governance standards, policies, and protocols
4. Barrier identification to institutional change
5. Cyber strategy and cyber defense processes
6. Participation in national-level and interagency meetings and planning sessions
7. Collaboration with US Government and interagency subject matter experts
8. Assessments of cyber regulations, staff, and operating procedures
9. Maintaining a performance monitoring framework and collecting data
10. Performance indicators
11. Regular data collection and reporting

Experience and Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in computer science, cybersecurity, cyber operations, information management, information systems security, and/or other related fields.
2. At least ten years’ experience (or eight years and a master’s degree) in the U.S. military (CW4 or O-5 or higher) and/or civilian equivalent (FS-02/GS-14 or industry equivalent) working in cybersecurity at the national level or large organizational level.
3. Experience working for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) or other large enterprise-wide entity at the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, or other large U.S. government agency.
4. Experience as the director or program manager for one or more projects implementing cybersecurity capacity building initiatives.
5. Experience developing and communicating cybersecurity policies, strategies, organizational structures, technical concepts and procedures at the military service staff level, joint staff level or equivalent organizational level.
6. Experience working with senior foreign military officials and/or senior foreign government officials.
7. Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity challenges in emerging markets and teaching/coaching/mentoring professionals on fragile states and transitioning topics.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative/quantitative research methods, problem solving, adherence to quality standards and program deliverables.
9. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple contracts/task orders, coordinate activities in multiple locations and work well with customers/clients in a multi-cultural environment.
10. Possess one or more of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP); CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP); Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).
11. Demonstrated fluency (spoken and written) in English language, when such is not the native language, including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Provision of Certification in English language through industry recognized provider (e.g., Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), etc.) is required.

Security Requirements

1. U.S. citizenship required.
2. Active TOP SECRET clearance required prior to start.

Compensation

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Anticipated salary range is $150,000 to $225,700 contingent on contract award and US Government approval.