[Hiring] Director, Center for Advancing Cybersecurity @Institute for Security and Technology

Role Description

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is actively seeking highly motivated practitioners to join our team as a Deputy Director in the Center for Advancing Cybersecurity. This role involves:

• Applying both policy and technical knowledge to advance cyber threat disruption.
• Working with partners in law enforcement, the security research community, and industry.
• Building replicable, scalable processes for disruption campaigns against malicious cyber threat actors.
• Contributing to applied research and policy development projects aligned with the Center's mission.
• Potential supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Tracking strategic intelligence related to cyber threat actor groups.
• Convening law enforcement, security researchers, and industry around cyber disruption activities, such as takedowns.
• Developing new metrics for success of disruption operations, based on consultations with policymakers and cybersecurity professionals.
• Developing policy proposals that support scaling disruption activities, including addressing the incentive structures for participants in the ecosystem.
• Conducting other applied research and policy development related to cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, public policy, or political science, OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least two years of professional experience OR PhD in a relevant field.
• 5 years' experience in a cybersecurity role aligned to public policy, operations, or threat intelligence.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experience as, or liaising with, law enforcement on cybersecurity investigations.
• Demonstrated research skills through publications.
• Understanding of U.S. law and policy related to cybersecurity operations.

Requirements

• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), IST only employs persons legally eligible to work in the US.
• New employees must complete an I-9 Form and provide actual documents verifying their identity and eligibility to work in the US within three (3) business days of the date of hire.
• This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Preferred

• Technical training or experience in computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. cybersecurity policy.
• Understanding of non-U.S. law and policy related to cybersecurity operations.
• Experience convening diverse working groups on policy matters.
• Experience developing metrics for cybersecurity (policy or operations).
• Experience briefing policymakers or other non-technical audiences about technical topics.
• Experience researching cyber threat groups.
• Experience with cyber incident response.
• Experience leading or participating in disruption operations.

Benefits

• The expected annual base salary range for this role is $97,660.00 - $133,640.00 commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% matching, immediate vesting. Eligible to enroll after a 90-day waiting period.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Unlimited PTO after the introductory period. Most staff take between 3-4 weeks each year, sometimes more!
• Potential stipends for education, home office, commuting, and wellness.
• Potential for partial relocation support for those moving to the Bay Area.

Location

IST is a remote organization. Candidates based in the Washington, DC, area are preferred, and incumbents residing in the downtown Washington, DC, area are encouraged to work from the office two days a week.

How to apply

Kindly utilize this link to submit your application and feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any inquiries.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in foreign affairs and national security.

If you're ready to embark on an exhilarating journey at the forefront of AI security policy, then seize this opportunity to join us at IST. Apply now and become a driving force in shaping the future of AI security and national security policy!