Global Advisory Cyber Security Advisor

Atlas Advisors; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical care benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Company-provided life insurance

Generous paid time off

Short-term & long-term disability coverage

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United States is seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity professional to provide advisory services at a national level. Candidates should have significant experience in cybersecurity, particularly with U.S. government entities, and be able to develop comprehensive strategies to address complex challenges. Responsibilities include advising on cybersecurity policies and mentoring partners in fragile states. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in cybersecurity at the national or organizational level.
• Experience with U.S. Department of Defense entities or large government organizations.
• Proficiency in managing contracts in a multi-cultural environment.
• Director or program manager experience for cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives.
• Ability to develop and communicate cybersecurity policies, strategies, and organizational structures at senior levels.
• Experience working with senior foreign military or government officials.

Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity advisory services at the organizational level.
• Develop and communicate cybersecurity policies and strategies.
• Implement capacity-building initiatives aligned with mission objectives.
• Analyze cybersecurity challenges and provide actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with senior foreign military officials, government officials, and U.S. Government stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives.
• Mentor and coach partner nation professionals in fragile and transitioning states.

Skills

Qualitative & quantitative research methods

Problem-solving

Teaching and coaching

Fluency in spoken and written English

Ability to deploy to the Balkans region

English proficiency

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Ten years cybersecurity experience at national/large organization level

Master’s degree acceptable

Tools

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CASP)

Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

Job description

At ATLAS, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the U.S. Government and its partners. We are driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to empowering global communities. If you are ready to apply your cybersecurity expertise in a challenging environment supporting the U.S. Department of State Missions in the Balkans region, we want to hear from you!

About You

You are a highly skilled cybersecurity professional with a strong background in national or large organizational-level programs.

You excel at developing policies, strategies, and technical solutions while mentoring and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

You thrive in high-pressure environments and are driven to address complex cybersecurity challenges with innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cybersecurity advisory services at the national or large organizational level.
• Develop and communicate cybersecurity policies, strategies, and organizational structures.
• Implement cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives and deliver program deliverables aligned with mission objectives.
• Analyze cybersecurity challenges in emerging markets and provide actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with senior foreign military officials, government officials, and U.S. Government stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives.
• Mentor and coach partner nation professionals in fragile and transitioning states.

Key Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you meet only a few of the desired qualifications listed below:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Information Management, Information Systems Security, or a related field.
• Ten years of experience working in cybersecurity at the national or large organizational level. Eight years of experience with a master’s degree is acceptable.
• Experience working with U.S. Department of Defense entities, such as the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or large enterprise-wide government organizations like the Department of State or Department of Homeland Security.
• Experience as a director or program manager for 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 or government officials.

Skills and Certifications

• Ability to deploy to the Balkans region.
• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity challenges in emerging markets and teaching, coaching, and mentoring professionals on fragile states and transitioning topics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative & quantitative research methods, problem-solving, and adherence to quality standards and program deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple contracts and task orders, coordinate activities in multiple locations, and work well with customers or 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), or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).
• Fluency in spoken and written English with required certification (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
• TS/SCI clearance

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical care benefits
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage.

About Us

ATLAS Advisors LLC is a HUBZone Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) committed to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. We specialize in providing niche consulting and personnel services to government clients around the globe. Our work supports vital missions through excellence, expertise, and a relentless commitment to success. Apply today to be a part of something impactful!