Senior Cybersecurity Advisor (Balkans)

Company: Culmen International LLC
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

About the RoleCulmen 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 could work in any country within the Balkans regions.This position will require the Advisor to live in the Balkans Region.What You'll Do in Your New RoleThe 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 building 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 recommending solutions, helping develop efficient processes for cyber defense and strategy, attending applicable national and interagency meetings, and meeting 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.Required Qualifications

• 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 customers/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 an 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.About the CompanyCulmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
    • Local furnished housing to include utilities and high-speed internet
    • Transportation accommodations
    • Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance
    • International SOS coverageTo learn more about Culmen International, please visit .At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.
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