Be Part of Our Mission-Critical Impact
At ATLAS, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the U.S. Government and its partners. We are driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to empowering global communities. If you are ready to apply your cybersecurity expertise in a challenging environment supporting the U.S. Department of State Missions in the Balkans region, we want to hear from you!
About You
You are a highly skilled cybersecurity professional with a strong background in national or large organizational-level programs.
You excel at developing policies, strategies, and technical solutions while mentoring and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
You thrive in high-pressure environments and are driven to address complex cybersecurity challenges with innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide cybersecurity advisory services at the national or large organizational level.
Develop and communicate cybersecurity policies, strategies, and organizational structures.
Implement cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives and deliver program deliverables aligned with mission objectives.
Analyze cybersecurity challenges in emerging markets and provide actionable solutions.
Collaborate with senior foreign military officials, government officials, and U.S. Government stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives.
Mentor and coach partner nation professionals in fragile and transitioning states.
Key Qualifications
We encourage you to apply even if you meet only a few of the desired qualifications listed below:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Information Management, Information Systems Security, or a related field.
Ten years of experience working in cybersecurity at the national or large organizational level. Eight years of experience with a master’s degree is acceptable.
Experience working with U.S. Department of Defense entities, such as the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or large enterprise-wide government organizations like the Department of State or Department of Homeland Security.
Experience as a director or program manager for projects implementing cybersecurity capacity-building initiatives.
Experience developing and communicating cybersecurity policies, strategies, organizational structures, technical concepts, and procedures at the military service staff level, joint staff level, or equivalent organizational level.
Experience working with senior foreign military or government officials.
Skills and Certifications
Ability to deploy to the Balkans region.
Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity challenges in emerging markets and teaching, coaching, and mentoring professionals on fragile states and transitioning topics.
Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative & quantitative research methods, problem-solving, and adherence to quality standards and program deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple contracts and task orders, coordinate activities in multiple locations, and work well with customers or clients in a multi-cultural environment.
Possess one or more of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CASP), or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).
Fluency in spoken and written English with required certification (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
Active Top Secret clearance.
TS/SCI clearance
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
401(k) retirement plan
Comprehensive medical care benefits
Training and professional development opportunities
Company-provided life insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Short-term & long-term disability coverage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Information Management, Information Systems Security, or related field
- Ten years of cybersecurity experience at the national or large organizational level (or eight years with a master's degree)
- Experience working with U.S. DoD entities or large enterprise government organizations (e.g., Department of State, DHS)
- Experience as a director or program manager for cybersecurity capacity-building projects
- Experience developing and communicating cybersecurity policies, strategies, organizational structures, technical concepts, and procedures at military/joint staff or equivalent level
- Experience working with senior foreign military or government officials
- Ability to deploy to the Balkans region
- Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, problem-solving, and adherence to quality standards and program deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contracts and task orders and coordinate activities across multiple locations
- Possess one or more certifications: CISSP, NCSP, CASP, or CCISO
- Fluency in spoken and written English with required certification (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
- Active Top Secret clearance
- TS/SCI clearance
What We Do
Atlas Advisors is an independent investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance advisory, and capital raise, providing objective advice and creative solutions to clients.
