Senior Cybersecurity Advisor (Balkans)

Culmen is seeking a Sr Cybersecurity Consultant for global cybersecurity advisory services for the Balkans region. This Department of State contract supports U.S. foreign policy goals throughout the world through a variety of programs and policies designed to bolster peace, security and regional stability.

The Advisor will provide cybersecurity advisory services to support the host nation's national security strategy.

The Cybersecurity Advisor will build work plans that forecast activities to address identified gaps, including timelines, milestones, and training schedules. The advisor will work in coordination with partner nation military personnel, AF/RPS representatives, and other relevant entities.

As the Advisor you are responsible for enhancing governance and build institutional capacity for U.S. partners at various levels, providing guidance to improve cybersecurity capacity and management of threats, assisting in enhancing governance standards and coordinating cyber roles and responsibilities, identifying barriers to institutional change and recommend solutions, helping develop efficient processes for cyber defense and strategy, attending applicable national and interagency meetings and meet monthly with senior representatives to discuss progress, collaborating with U.S. Embassy experts to ensure effective coordination on cyber reforms and assessing regulations and current practices to identify strengths and gaps.

Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in computer science, cybersecurity, cyber operations, information management, information systems security, and/or other related fields.
• 10+ years' experience (or eight years and a master's degree) in the U.S. military (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.
• 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.
• Experience as the director or program manager for one or more projects implementing cybersecurity capacity building initiatives.
• 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.
• Experience working with senior foreign military officials and/or senior foreign government officials.
• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity challenges in emerging markets and teaching/coaching/mentoring professionals on fragile states and transitioning topics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative/quantitative research methods, problem solving, adherence to quality standards and program deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple contracts/task orders, coordinate activities in multiple locations and work well with customer/clients in a multi-cultural environment.
• Possess one or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CASP)
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
• 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.
• Minimum Secret clearance: Top Secret preferred.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Local furnished housing to include utilities and high-speed internet
• Transportation accommodations
• Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance
• International SOS coverage

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $108,000 - $136,000 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.