Position Overview
RMGS, Inc. is currently recruiting a Cybersecurity Advisor in the Balkans geographic region, in support of U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of African Affairs and Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide 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
- Provide specific assistance on agreed upon solutions to enhancing cyber governance standards, policies and protocols and increase the coordination on cyber roles and responsibilities.
- Work with host nation clients to identify barriers to institutional change and make recommendations to overcome them.
- Collaborate with U.S. Embassy and other U.S. interagency subject matter experts to support the cybersecurity effort and ensure effective interagency cyber reform coordination.
- Attend national-level and interagency meetings and planning sessions as requested (permitted) by the partner.
- Advise on cybersecurity activities to enhance security sector governance.
- Assist with developing efficient and effective cyber defense and cyber strategy processes.
- Enhance cyber governance standards, policies, and protocols, and increase coordination on cyber roles and responsibilities.
- Identify and overcome barriers to institutional change.
- Assess host nation cyber regulations, staff, and current operating procedures to identify strengths and gaps within existing cyber processes and develop approaches to optimize operations, policies and communication with cyber stakeholders.
- Manage development and maintenance of the Performance Monitoring Framework, to include performance indicators and DOS reporting requirements.
- Work with DOS and host nation partners to determine project indicators, as well as the frequency of data collection and definition for each indicator in the corresponding framework.
- Begin data collection for all monitoring and evaluation indicators.
- Collect and report on data for DOS Monitoring and Evaluation indicators.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Current U.S. Department of Defense security clearance: Top Secret
- Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in computer science, cybersecurity, cyber operations, information management, information systems security, and/or other related fields.
- Ten 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, DOS, 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 multicultural 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)
- Fluent in English language (spoken and written), including experience summarizing complex technical and programmatic issues in a concise manner for the U.S. government. Certification in English language through industry-recognized provider.
Company Overview
RMGS, Inc. is a growing small business headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We provide security-related training and advisory services to the U.S. Government, allied nations, and private industry. We are an equal opportunity employer. RMGS, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Company Benefits
RMGS, Inc. offers the following benefits as applicable:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and/or TRICARE supplemental insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Group and supplemental group life insurance
- AFLAC supplemental insurance
- 401(k)
- Workers’ compensation
- Direct deposit
- Post-hardship differential and danger pay
- Medical evacuation insurance
- Short-term and high-risk life insurance.
