Cyberspace Operations Warfare Development Senior Engineer
Full Time
Norfolk, VA
Posted
Job description
Overview:
SPA has a requirement for a Cyberspace Operations Warfare Development Senior Engineer to support the Cyberspace Branch located at HQ SACT, Norfolk,VA. Responsibilities:
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SPA has a requirement for a Cyberspace Operations Warfare Development Senior Engineer to support the Cyberspace Branch located at HQ SACT, Norfolk,VA.
The cyberspace branch Technical Director (TD) is responsible for the management and implementation of ACT activities in the NATO cyberspace operations warfare development work plan (WDWP). The incumbent is expected to support the TD in this role, mainly through the development of inputs to (cyberspace operations related) analysis, studies and concepts, as well as the execution of concept verification and validation activities. The detailed list of tasks includes but is not limited to:
- Conduct a brief literature review of existing NATO doctrine, vision and strategy, policy, concepts, and implementation efforts in the area of cyberspace operations;
- Support the cyberspace branch TD in the development and coordination of the NATO cyberspace operations warfare development work plan (WDWP);
- Support the TD in the development of inputs for ongoing and planned cyberspace strategic outlook analysis, feasibility studies, technical and operational concepts, and technical studies;
- Support the cyberspace branch Federation and Engagement Staff Officer in connecting to and building relevant communities of interest (NATO, nations, industry, and academia) in support of the development and implementation of the WDWP activities. This might include the organization of meetings, conferences and workshops;
- Based on inputs collected during meetings, workshops, and direct engagements, contribute to other ongoing concept/strategy/study development efforts;
- Support concepts’/strategy papers’ finalization, staffing, and approval process through the NATO Governance bodies;
- Support concept validation and experimentation activities by orchestrating/contributing to validation and verification campaigns, tests, exercises, demonstrations, or experiments;
- Prepare relevant briefing materials, as required, and deliver presentations;
- Travel to meetings and conferences both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year, as required;
- Perform additional tasks, related to the contract, as required by the COTR.
Essential Skills/Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or equivalent national academic qualification in Computer Science, Network Security, Cybersecurity, or related field; OR Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 5 years of experience in relevant field
- Post-graduate education in CIS security and cyber defense disciplines, as a Certified Information Systems Security
- Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Expert or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Familiar with the scientific concept development processes. Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field of concept development work with at least 2 of those years in a role of lead or main contributor
- Demonstrated experience working in or in direct support of a national, international, or multi-national cyber command, in support of C2, C3, or C5 activities
- Demonstrated ability and recent experience (less than 2 years old) in planning, execution, and assessment of military missions in cyberspace
- Demonstrated ability and recent experience in the process of planning, facilitation and executing workshops for various stakeholders including governmental agencies, academia, and industry
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of NATO or similar International Organization structure, including its policy development processes and procedures
- Administrative and office environment experience including experience with MS Office applications
- Active National or NATO Secret (or higher) security clearance
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