Defensive Cyber Operations SME

The Opportunity: 
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. 

You will serve as a defensive cyber operations subject matter expert advising partner nation military organizations on the development, integration, and operationalization of defensive cyberspace capabilities, including non-resident advising on the integration of cyberspace operations into joint and combined military planning using the U.S. Joint Planning Process (JPP) and supporting the design and development of cyber organizational structures, command relationships, and operational coordination mechanisms. These advising efforts will support a partner nation’s ability to establish cyberspace capabilities within its Ministry of Defense, Joint Headquarters, or Service Headquarters.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience with military cyberspace operations as a cyberspace operations officer
• 5+ years of experience directly supporting cyberspace operations or joint operational planning at the operational or strategic-level
• Experience servicing in a military cyberspace operations officer role
• Experience planning, synchronizing, and deconflicting military cyberspace operations across combatant commands and interagency entities
• Experience developing and implementing national cyber operational frameworks and supporting the design and development of cyberspace organizational structures, command relationships, and operational coordination mechanisms
• Experience integrating cyberspace operations into joint and combined military planning using the JPP
• Experience integrating operational intelligence into cyberspace planning and execution in coordination with partner intelligence organizations
• Knowledge of Joint Publication 5.0, U.S. joint cyberspace fires doctrine, and the integration of non-kinetic effects within joint targeting cycles
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Military Studies, or National Security

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience supporting partner nations with the development of defensive cyber operations
• Experience advising foreign military or partner nation organizations on the development, integration, or employment of cyberspace capabilities
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Military Operational Art, National Security, Strategic Studies, or a related field
• Advanced Cyber Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH Certifications

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;Secret clearance is required. 

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.