Cybersecurity Strategist

Cybersecurity Strategist

Job Description

The LS Technologies (LST) Cyber Solutions Business Area is seeking a Cybersecurity Strategist to oversee the successful execution of key critical and highly visible Cybersecurity strategies and initiatives involving our customer’s international partners. The incumbent will have significant experiences with enterprise cybersecurity strategies pertaining to federal operational technologies (OT), technology insertions/adoption, strategic messaging and critical thinking. A strong background with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) National Airspace System (NAS) and in the international commercial aviation industry is highly desirable. The Cybersecurity Strategist will provide strategic visioning, policy development, technology evaluation, and participate in technical interchanges with internal and external stakeholders and provide contractor support to the FAA Technical Operations International Executive Advisor for Cyber (ETA-C). This position will require leveraging a broad technical acumen combined with extensive project management skills to give cross-functional stakeholders confidence in the successful execution and delivery of products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with international commercial aviation cybersecurity stakeholders on development, adoption and implementation of strategies and guidance materials used to strengthen FAA and their international partner cybersecurity cooperative engagement in the areas of Incident Response (IR) and Threat & Risk (T&R).
• Research, develop, prepare and produce strategic technical and policy briefing products, including presentations and papers and for the FAA International ETA-C to present at global community events (conferences, summits, etc.) and to executive federal government and partner organizations (e.g., ICAO, CANSO).
• Provide outreach, planning and cooperative engagement with customer stakeholders, working group members and organizational peers (internal and external) to manage, track and respond to assigned actions, targets, or goals to fulfill organizational strategic objectives.
• Assist in the scheduling and execution of regional cybersecurity exercises to demonstrate international collaboration and efficiencies in participant incident response and recovery plans.
• Communicate with internal and external team members and leadership teams on deliverables, performance metrics and program risks, to ensure alignment with strategic goals, remove impediments and deliver on objectives.
• Develop, review, analyze and report on relevant strategic security metrics that drive mission value into the overall cybersecurity strategy.
• Extract, distill and actively participate in strategic technical interchanges with government and industry SMEs and incorporate findings into documented requirements and execution plans.
• Act upon direction of the FAA International ETA-C on strategic cybersecurity initiatives, including management of scope, timelines, commitments and risks.
• Author programmatic cybersecurity and organizational structure documents, including the preparation of white papers, technical studies and other strategic documents.

Work Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer science, engineering or cybersecurity
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Proven project management experience on long term, large-scope projects involving procurement and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with stakeholder conflict management.
• Effective communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Must have ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Must possess or be able to readily obtain a valid U.S. Passport and able and willing to travel internationally.
• Work location: Remote
• Work Hours: 40 per week
• Travel: Up to 30%, both domestic and international

Preferred Experience

• Operational experience with FAA and National Airspace System (NAS)
• Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., ISC2 CISSP or ISACA CISM)
• Any Agile or Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PSM I/II, SAFe, Six Sigma)
• Experience engaging with ICAO, CANSO and other civil aviation international communities.
• Experience planning and executing cybersecurity incident response exercises, preferably in an international setting.
• Demonstrated success in gaining and applying working knowledge of new technologies and methodologies to meet evolving environments and mission needs.
• Experience creating and maintaining partnering relationships with business leaders at VP, SVP and C-levels with the capability to provide interaction and executive level communications.
• Knowledge of IT and technology services Governance practices and processes, and solid business acumen.
• Experience with SmartSheet and data visualization platforms.
• Experience with DevSecOps.
• Proven track record in conflict resolution and mentoring/training.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment handling multiple priorities, handling both routine and complex activities simultaneously.
• Strong relationship skills and collaborative style to enable success across multiple partners.
• Strong documentation, planning, negotiation, work prioritization and organizational skills
• Experience with creating presentations, training material, network diagrams, reports, and templates.

About LS Technologies

At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, we’re enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees’ needs. Join us in delivering high-quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners.

EEO Commitment

LS Technologies, LLC, a Tetra Tech company, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requesting An Accommodation

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with LS Technologies and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email careers@lstechllc.com or speak with your recruiter.

Compensation (Pay Bands)

Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time, 40 hour/week status. Part-time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of LSTs total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C.”

Benefits offered to all employees who work 30+ hours per week: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.

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