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Technical Level Cybersecurity Advisor

Terrestris LLC

Job Description

Posted on: 
January 20, 2025

Summary and company overview

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses hire. We are seeking a Technical Level Cybersecurity Advisor to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support federal and commercial clients. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

Responsibilities

  • Providing expert-level technical cybersecurity advisory support.
  • Assisting personnel in meeting their cybersecurity objectives.
  • Ensuring the capabilities of the end users to perform tasks independently.
  • Offering expert advice, analysis, and recommendations to Host Technical personnel.
  • Fostering self-sufficiency and enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture.
  • Reviewing task order objectives.
  • Collaborating with local personnel to address cybersecurity challenges.
  • Providing expert advice on risk mitigation.
  • Mentoring technical staff.
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments.
  • Delivering briefings to senior officials.
  • Reviewing incident reports.
  • Advising on security compliance.
  • Preparing reports and recommendations.
  • Remaining flexible, adjusting to evolving needs and preparing for future tasks.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including significant hands-on technical expertise in the field.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certifications.
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical cybersecurity analysis, risk management, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.
  • Proficient with various cybersecurity tools, technologies, and frameworks.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Previous experience in mentoring or coaching technical personnel to enhance their capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience advising or working with Host Nation/Regional or International Organizations.
  • NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CASP), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), Security+.
  • Strong knowledge of national and international cybersecurity regulations, policies, and best practices.
  • Previous experience living/working overseas or working with mid-level government leaders or military officials.
  • Achieved the rank of E-6 in the military, or GS-11 in the federal government, or equivalent level of responsibility in the private sector.
  • Proficiency in foreign languages depending on the task order.
  • Experience living and/or working overseas, particularly in diverse, international contexts.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex cybersecurity issues and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams in international or cross-cultural settings.
  • Willingness to travel as required by mission objectives.

Additional commentary

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Summary and company overview

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses hire. We are seeking a Technical Level Cybersecurity Advisor to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support federal and commercial clients. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

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