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Senior Advisor - Cybersecurity Engineering (New Start Support) (#24-154)
Job Code:24-154
Location:Washington, D.C. - Hybrid
FT/PT Status:Full Time
Required Clearance:Ability To Obtain a Public Trust
  
Strategic Analysis, Inc (SA) is seeking a versatile, skilled Senior Advisor - Cybersecurity Engineering to support the Advanced
Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) . The ARPA-H mission is to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by
supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. The Cybersecurity Engineering
Advisor will directly support the ARPA-H Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with establishing and maintaining the future
Cybersecurity Engineering team within the CISO organization.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Developing and maintaining the ARPA-H Cybersecurity Engineering concept of operations and associated standard operating
procedures
2. Providing guidance, analysis, and expertise to the ARPA-H CISO on world-class capabilities and products for conducting
cybersecurity operations and risk management
3. Advising the Cybersecurity Engineering team with hands-on activities to optimize the ARPA-H cybersecurity product stack

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

10-15 years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 3 years of practical cybersecurity engineering experience
Experience may include
(1) plan, implement, upgrade, and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain
a cyber-resilient network;
(2) assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk
mitigation strategies;
(3) ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure;
(4) respond to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Practical cybersecurity engineering experience
Information Assurance certifications preferred (Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT)
or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE)
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Exceptional time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
Intellectual curiosity and interest in expanding knowledge to new areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Master's degree (Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a
concentration in computer science is preferred)

CLEARANCE: HHS, NIH Public Trust (Ability to obtain)

EXPERIENCE: 10 years
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