Senior Cybersecurity Strategist

Mission Integration Strategist to work in our Arlington, VA office.

We are looking for a senior-level leader and thought leader to serve our federal customers at the intersection of critical infrastructure strategy, public-private partnership development, and mission-driven delivery. This individual will operate as both a cross-sector generalist and a hands-on strategic advisor — bringing order to complex, high-ambiguity environments while connecting national-level strategy to real-world implementation across the 16 critical infrastructure sectors.

It requires a systems-level thinker who understands how infrastructure, policy, and operational realities intersect, while simultaneously possessing the customer engagement, facilitation, and structured delivery skills to translate ambiguous mission needs into clear, actionable strategies and implementable plans.

This role will be the tip of the spear and will have the opportunity to leverage a team of people in support of the customer's mission, partnering closely with the Account Growth lead.

Serve as a strategic integrator across critical infrastructure sectors, identifying gaps between policy, Sector-Specific Plans (SSPs), and real-world execution

Advise federal partners (including CISA as an SRMA) on cross-sector dependencies, systemic risk, and operational challenges faced by infrastructure owners and operators

Support the identification and mitigation of gaps between government intent (NIPP, SSPs, directives) and private sector execution realities

Engage with and understand the role of ISACs/ISAOs, including trust models, information-sharing barriers, and public-private coordination dynamics

Customer Engagement & Relationship Building

Establish trust and credibility with customers in early-stage or undefined ("Greenfield") environments

Serve as a primary strategic sounding board and trusted advisor for senior stakeholders, providing informed recommendations and guidance

Navigate varying customer perspectives and levels of readiness for change

Challenge assumptions and guide customers toward highly effective, forward-leaning solutions

Balance subject matter expertise with a collaborative, customer-centered approach to shape narratives

Lead conversations that uncover true customer needs, pain points, and desired outcomes

Assess organizational readiness and risk tolerance to inform strategic direction

Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and collaborative discussions (virtual and in-person) using multiple communication modalities to drive clarity and alignment

Translate customer insights and infrastructure challenges into structured outputs, including vision statements, strategic priorities, implementation roadmaps, frameworks, diagrams, and models

Translate complex infrastructure and policy challenges into clear, actionable plans for leadership

Drive and Support Strategy Implementation

Provide hands-on support for the development and implementation of plans aligned to defined strategies

Coach team members on strategic thinking, customer engagement, and artifact development

Validate ECS and customer understanding through incremental deliverables and feedback loops

Continuously refine strategies collaboratively with customers to ensure alignment and adapt outputs based on evolving needs

14+ years of progressive experience in consulting, strategy, advisory, or customer-facing roles

Deep understanding of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) and Sector-Specific Plans (SSPs), with familiarity with CISA's role as a national risk advisor and coordinator

Strong systems thinking and ability to identify interdependencies and cascading risk across sectors

Experience translating strategy into execution plans and structured, actionable deliverables

Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government and private sector

Familiarity with change management, agile methodologies, or maturity models

Experience mentoring or coaching team members on strategic thinking and delivery

#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, or localjurisdictionlaw.

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Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

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, or local jurisdiction law.

Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.