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Cyberspace Concept Validation & Experimentation Officer
Norfolk, VA

Job Duties:

1. Support the Technical Director and the experimentation community in the review and selection of cyberspace concepts that require validation/experimentation, with a maximum of, approximately, three or four experiments per year.

2. For each of those experiments:

• Select the appropriate methods/mechanisms for concept validation, including, but not limited to, analysis, demonstration, verification or operational/technical validation, to be conducted using a variety of means such as prototypes experimentation, table-top exercises, wargames, among other options.
• For each experiment, develop the experiment plan, which shall be described in terms of background, objectives, hypothesis, metrics, success criteria, constraints and other applicable considerations. The individual experiment plan will usually have to be coordinated with the hosting exercise/venue experimentation plan.
• Assemble, coordinate and inform the experiment Community of Interest (which includes NATO organizations, nations, Cyber Range, industry, and academia).
• Ensure availability of technical knowledge/support and required infrastructure (cyber range, hardware/software, configurations, supplies, etc.) for the successful execution of the campaign.
• Be responsible or support, as needed, the development of stand-alone or cyber range-hosted infrastructure (HW/SW), centralized or distributed, as well as facilitate
• or support its configuration, verification and testing. This requires in-depth expertise in working with real servers and virtual machines, VPNs, network configuration and administration, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEMs, etc.
• Prepare relevant briefings and other communication materials (flyers, posters, etc.), and deliver presentations.
• Coordinate and support the experiment execution, including coordination with the hosting/venue exercises plans and battle-rhythms.
• Draft the final experiment report, based on achievement of pre-developed metrics and success criteria, with findings, analysis and recommendations.

3. Support the Branch Head/Technical Director/Section Heads for other warfare development activities related to experimentation/concept validation (feasibility studies, concept to capability translation, capability analysis and systems engineering, etc.).

4. Integrate and work along the cyberspace branch concept development Community of Interest, contributing to the development of methodologies and processes and supporting the development of synergies among all concept development activities.

5. Attend, as required, meetings and conferences typically within NATO's boundaries for up to 30 days per year, as required.

6. Performs additional tasks, related to the contract, as required by the Contracting Officer`s Technical Representative (COTR).

Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or similar national academic qualification in systems engineer, computer science, network security or cyber-security. Can be substituted with Bachelor Degree and 5 years of experience in relevant field.

2. Post-grade education in CIS security and cyber defense disciplines, as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Expert or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

3. Minimum of 5 years post-grade (post- CISSP, GIAC Security Expert, CISM) hands-on experience in computer networks design and administration, and network security implementation and enforcement, focusing on cybersecurity aspects of network engineering.

4. Minimum of 5 years post-certification (post- CISSP, GIAC Security Expert, CISM) experience as lead/key contributor in the validation/experimentation of operational, technical or organizational concepts, preferably in a military context and on cyberspace- related topics. Experience shall include the implementation of different methods/mechanisms (e.g. comparative analysis, demonstration, wargaming and experimentation), using robust methodologies such as the NATO Concept Development & Experimentation Handbook4 or the Code of Best Practices for Experimentation5, or similar.

5. Minimum of 4 years post-degree experience in the process of planning, facilitation and executing workshops for various stakeholders including governmental agencies, academia and industry.

6. Experience working for NATO or similar military structure (i.e. International Organization or National MoD), including in relation to its concept and capability development processes and procedures.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.

8. Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.

Other Requirements:

US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes
Performance Location: Norfolk, VA
Relocation Assistance: No
Clearance Type: Active NATO or National Secret (or higher)

Working Environment:

The usual daily work conditions will be in an office environment located at Norfolk, VA. The job requires occasional lifting of computer and other equipment, generally not in excess of 50 lbs.

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Applied Training Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.