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CRDF Global · 1 day ago

Cyber & Digital Resilience Systems Engineer (Moldova)

Moldova (the Republic of) - MD (Primary)

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

CRDF Global is a leader in global threat reduction, implementing large-scale Cybersecurity programs in crucial geostrategic regions. They are seeking a Cyber & Digital Resilience Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and support in delivering innovative Cybersecurity programming and capacity building in Europe and around the world.

International Trade & Development

Responsibilities

Serve as a leading technical specialist on Cybersecurity through strategy development, thought leadership, and programming recommendations for CRDF Global support to Government of Moldova

Provide expert technical knowledge on evolving European Union cybersecurity standards, guidelines, risks, and trends in targeted regions of programmatic work

Provide technical leadership in the design, development, planning, and implementation of Cybersecurity projects

Develop and present high quality and compelling technical program concepts

Develop frameworks and tools for the design, implementation, and evaluation of specific technical components

Inform and advise other CRDF Global Mission Areas on solution designs that include cybersecurity

Provide guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines, particularly EU / NIS2 and that programs are technically sound

Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners

Contribute to discussions with CRDF leadership in developing new business opportunities and required capabilities to expand our Cybersecurity footprint throughout Central and Eastern Europe

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, in-country partners (CERTs, universities), relevant U.S. and foreign government agencies, and other NGOs

Represent CRDF Global at external events such as roundtables and business conferences, and make presentations to educate others about programs; remain current on relevant program topics

Support other programs and staff as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CybersecurityProgram ManagementSolution DesignInformation SecurityTechnical LeadershipFluency in RomanianRelationship ManagementBudgetingInternational Development KnowledgeFluency in EnglishFluency in RussianCommunicationStrategic ThinkingPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

10+ years of progressively responsible work experience in information security/cybersecurity or a related field in support of government clients

Demonstrated knowledge of, and interest in, current cybersecurity policies, trends, issues and challenges in a global context, including threat actors, recent vulnerabilities and breaches of note, mitigation strategies, and security policy frameworks

Established international knowledge and relationship network, particularly in the Eastern Europe region, Moldova and Romania

Strong conceptual skills combined with the ability to take ambitious ideas and to break them into manageable, specific sets of objectives in order to plan and successfully implement creative, ambitious organizational change strategies relevant to and effective in a complex, multinational organizational setting

Demonstrated ability and track record in strategic, holistic and systemic thinking, managing resistance to change and understanding of organizational culture, learning and change Experience in solution design/proposal development and budgeting

Advanced conversation and presentation skills that can influence senior decision makers

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage and influence a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds at all levels within their organizationsManagement

Willing and able to travel internationally

Fluency in spoken and written English