Cybersecurity Technical Director
23 hours ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Director to lead our cybersecurity efforts and provide technical leadership and engagement across our growing cybersecurity portfolio.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical direction and thought leadership to develop and implement strategic plans to enhance cybersecurity capacity in partner countries, aligned with USAID Digital Policy and partner country goals.
- Work with local governments, private sector, CSOs and USAID to design and manage cybersecurity programs or workstreams that address local needs, focusing on preparedness, resilience, and incident response capabilities.
- Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards in collaboration with partner organizations.
- Assess and improve the cybersecurity posture of partner countries by conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Design and deliver training programs to build cybersecurity skills among government officials, IT staff, and other stakeholders in partner countries.
- Develop curricula for cybersecurity training tailored to different levels of expertise, from basic awareness to advanced technical skills.
- Strengthen national and regional incident response capabilities, including the development of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), CERTs, and SOCs.
- Drive business development efforts on cybersecurity efforts, including leading technical proposals where needed.
- Work with technical partners across digital thematic areas (e.g., digital infrastructure, digital trade, e-government, workforce development, FS, energy and climate projects).
- Contribute to providing thought leadership to our teams on up-to-date innovations and trends in the cybersecurity sector (including thought leadership, hosting events, and publishing reports and blogs).
- Engage with high priority stakeholders in government and private and development sectors to keep up to date with the emerging challenges and requirements across the globe; explore potential for partnerships; and advocate and influence international cybersecurity frameworks.
- Supervise and mentor project managers, technical staff as well as Chiefs of Party and field staff where needed.
- Advanced degree in public policy or administration, international relations, political science, information and communication technology, computer science, or other relevant technical area.
- At least 10 years of technical and project management work experience in cybersecurity and other digital issues on USAID- and other donor-funded projects/activities.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) are strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical and communication capabilities.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Commitment to ethical cybersecurity practices, with a focus on privacy, human rights, and the responsible use of technology.
- Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across varying cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
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