Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world.  We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide.  With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Culmen International LLC seeks to employ a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for supporting our Department of State contract on location in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The Senior Cybersecurity Advisor will offer expert guidance to the Partner Nation's Cyber Directorate in drafting and implementing a roadmap for operationalizing and sustaining a modern, capable Cyber Defense Center. This complements the training and equipping of the Cyber Defense Center. Additionally, the Senior Advisor will provide cyber policy recommendations to both civilian and military leaders, including the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Chief of Defense.

• Developing and implementing a plan for the Cyber Defense Center to achieve full operational capacity.
• Reviewing and aiding in the implementation of standard operating procedures within the MOD's Cyber Defense Center and other relevant government ministries.
• Assessing and recommending changes to the organizational roles and responsibilities among various Cyber stakeholders within the MOD.
• Assisting the Cyber Defense Center and its Commander in developing fundamental cybersecurity skills, providing a work role development plan for each Cyberspace Functional Work Role to cultivate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for cyberspace security proficiency.
• Identifying system requirements (hardware/software) to phase out legacy operating systems (e.g., Windows Vista, XP, 7);
• Developing and enforcing regular patch and hardware refresh schedules to ensure networks are and remain resistant to vulnerabilities.

The Senior Advisor will serve as a trusted advisor to the Cyber Defense Center, offering technical assistance to ensure the center can identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, has clear protocols defining actions and responsibilities, and effectively supports the National Cybersecurity Strategy. The Senior Advisor will also aid in reviewing and updating key strategy and governance documents, ultimately ensuring that officials are well-equipped and empowered.

• U.S. citizenship 
• ACTIVE Secret clearance.
• Minimum military rank of O-5 or its civilian equivalent (FS-02/GS-14).
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Global Technology and Development, Information Systems Security, Digital Forensics, or a related field, plus at least six years of experience in the relevant specialized disciplines.

OR

• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten years of relevant experience is acceptable.

AND

• A Minimum of two (2) years developing cybersecurity strategies, policies, or procedures;
• One (1) year managing initiatives to mitigate risks and strengthen cyber defenses
• One (1)year leading cybersecurity capacity building projects on a bilateral or multilateral level
• One (1) year advising foreign military or government at operational or strategic levels.
• One (1) year of international experience and be familiar with the various roles within a Cyber Defense Center, with the ability to communicate cybersecurity policies and technical information to diverse stakeholders.

• Local furnished housing to include utilities and high-speed internet
• Transportation accommodations
• Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance
• International SOS coverage
• One (1) R&R roundtrip flight per option year 

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.