Senior Cyber Advisor

Are you looking to make a difference in security cooperation?

Sincerus is looking for an experienced cyber defense professional to provide expert advisory services to the Mongolian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Joint Staff in support of Global Defense Reform Program (GDRP) initiatives. GDRP is a US State Department-funded program that, in close coordination with US Department of Defense, focuses on assisting Partner Nations with defense reform and civil-military institutional capacity building efforts. The embedded Senior Advisor will work on cyber defense and will coordinate with all necessary partners to improve their cyber security capabilities. The Advisor will conduct intermittent visits abroad in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In a typical year, advisor will spend 4 x 2 month forward engagements, 2 months working remotely from CONUS, and 2 months off.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Senior Advisor will be embedded with the Partner Nation MoD. The Senior Advisor will work with the MoD, Cybersecurity Unit, and other government entities to assist in building the capacity of the Cybersecurity Unit, improve cyber security within the MoD, and develop joint cyber defense coordination within the service branches and interagency. Provide expert guidance and training as well as advice and technical assistance needed to develop and implement cyber reforms and policies at the Joint Staff. Advise the Ministry of Defense and support effective interagency coordination on cybersecurity within the Government of Mongolia, as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of experience OR Master's degree plus 6+ years of military and/or U.S. civilian professional experience with cybersecurity
• Minimum O-5 rank in the military or equivalent in a civilian capacity (i.e., FS-02/GS-14 or industry equivalent)
• 3+ years of experience advising foreign governments or militaries
• 3+ years of experience working in Asia Pacific on defense or national security projects
• 2+ years of experience developing cybersecurity and cyber defense strategy, policy, or procedures
• 2+ years of experience working either on Joint Staff or another Major Staff, or within the Office of the Secretary of Defense or equivalent cyber-responsible office in the Department of Defense
• 2+ years of experience in establishing and institutionalizing cyber programs and processes inclusive of the management structure, procedures, and skills necessary to develop defense or national security plans in the cyber domain
• Knowledge of cybersecurity challenges in emerging market
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with conducting negotiations in a business or advisory setting or formal training in negotiations
• Experience in cyber defense and IT security at the national and inter-ministerial level
• Experience in leading cybersecurity capacity building initiatives in a bilateral and/or multilateral environment