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 between federal, private sector, and academic entities.
The Cybersecurity Strategist will support strategic collaboration initiatives that are developed internally and externally to enhance critical infrastructure and the U.S. cyber ecosystem. They will also support stakeholder engagement, program management and event execution.
What You Will Be Doing:
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Develop and maintain operational plans and program management plans for strategic initiatives
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Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate cyber risks
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Coordinate and facilitate joint cyber defense exercise and training events
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Assist in developing incident response plans and procedures
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Supporting information sharing initiatives to improve collaboration among stakeholders
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational plans and make recommendations for improvement
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Coordinate with internal partners to ensure all parties are aligned on actions and expectations
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Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities
Basic Qualifications:
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U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)
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Active Secret security clearance required
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At least 3 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience supporting DHS programs or initiatives
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Strong technical writing and editing skills
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Familiarity with project management approaches and concepts
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Demonstrated customer service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
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Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Additional Skills:
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Operational planning experience
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Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
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Familiarity with relevant national incident response and coordination policies and relevant structures
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Experience supporting a government agency in an onsite or hybrid position
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Experience working across government and private sector organizations to meet goals and objectives
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Working at ICF
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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. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$87,069.00 - $148,017.00
Virginia Client Office (VA88)
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