Cybersecurity Strategist - Clearance Required

ICF • Arlington, VA

2d • $89,649 - $152,404 • Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a Cybersecurity Strategist for a program focused on critical infrastructure protection and resilience through private sector collaboration. This role supports strategic initiatives to enhance critical infrastructure and the U.S. cyber ecosystem, involving stakeholder engagement, program management, and event execution. The position is hybrid, with on-site work in Arlington, VA, and requires candidates to be located in the National Capital Region.

Requirements

• Active DOW security clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)
• Ability to travel for client events several times per year
• 5+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field strongly preferred (cybersecurity, information systems, etc.)
• Experience working as a consultant to a federal government client, ideally in a national security setting.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills, including high level of attention to detail and ability to quality-control internal and external communications and products.
• Familiarity with project management approaches and concepts
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Interest in and ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity or IT concepts, policies, and procedures.
• Industry-standard certifications a plus (CompTIA Sec+, CEH, etc.)
• Familiarity with relevant national incident response and coordination policies and relevant structures
• Experience supporting a federal government agency in an onsite or hybrid position
• Experience working across government and private sector organizations to meet goals and objectives
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Confluence/Jira is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project and program management for strategic collaboration initiatives with industry partners (e.g. developing and maintaining POAMs, project plans, etc.)
• Support and contribute to engagement with industry partners, including email correspondence, meeting coordination, and in-person/virtual meetings
• Support the identification and development of new strategic initiatives by maintaining awareness of client operational activities, trends and publications across the cybersecurity ecosystem, and key feedback and observations by industry partners
• Develop and maintain operational plans and program management plans for strategic initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate joint cyber defense exercise and training events
• Assist in developing incident response plans and procedures
• Supporting information sharing initiatives to improve collaboration among stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational plans and make recommendations for improvement
• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure all parties are aligned on actions and expectations
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior