ICF is hiring: Cybersecurity Strategist (Clearance Required) in Virginia

Cybersecurity Strategist (Clearance Required)

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our cybersecurity analysts and experts work to protect the functions and missions that are vital to our people, government, and military through proactive planning and strong public-private partnerships.

ICF is seeking a Cybersecurity Strategist for a program responsible for ensuring critical infrastructure protection and resilience through effective collaboration with the private sector. This position is a hybrid role and on-site work (2-3 days/week) will be conducted in Arlington, VA.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Support project and program management for strategic collaboration initiatives with industry partners (e.g., developing and maintaining POAMs, project plans, etc.)
2. Support and contribute to engagement with industry partners, including email correspondence, meeting coordination, and in-person/virtual meetings
3. 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
4. Develop and maintain operational plans and program management plans for strategic initiatives
5. Coordinate and facilitate joint cyber defense exercise and training events
6. Support information sharing initiatives to improve collaboration among stakeholders
7. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational plans and make recommendations for improvement
8. Coordinate with internal partners to ensure all parties are aligned on actions and expectations
9. Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Basic Qualifications:

1. Active high level security clearance required
2. U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)
3. Ability to travel for client events several times per year
4. 5+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience supporting DHS programs or initiatives
2. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
3. Professional and clear communicator with excellent writing and editing skills
4. Familiarity with project management approaches and concepts
5. Demonstrated customer service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
6. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Additional Skills:

1. Working knowledge of operational planning strategies and doctrine
2. Technical certifications or skills (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, etc.)
3. Familiarity with relevant national incident response and coordination policies and relevant structures
4. Experience supporting a government agency in an onsite or hybrid position
5. Experience working across government and private sector organizations to meet goals and objectives
6. Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project

Working at ICF: ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, combining unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $87,069.00 - $148,017.00.

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