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(Part-Time): Cybersecurity Policy & Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) Subject

Hoplite Group is a veteran-owned small business that provides innovative and comprehensive solutions to complex problems for the U.S. Government and corporate clients by analyzing geopolitical risks and security conditions.

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Opportunity (Part-Time / Limited Duration): Cybersecurity Policy & Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Cybersecurity Policy & CERT SME to support a U.S. Government institutional capacity-building effort by providing expertise supporting development of cyber policies, organizational structures, and Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) procedures, while facilitating engagements and validating processes through simulation-based activities.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. Government team

Level of Effort:
  • Non-Travel Months: 20 hours/month.
  • Travel engagements: OCONUS 60-day TDY starting May 2026: approximately 160 hours/month.
  • Post-Engagement: Remote support as needed.

Availability: Immediate

Objective: To support the development of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and organizational frameworks; support the establishment of CERT processes; and contribute to interagency coordination protocols and simulation-based validation of capabilities.

Required Qualifications:
  • Executive level professional experience performed at the O6/GS-15 (or equivalent) level, leading policy and plans development in complex military or government cyberenvironments.
  • Proven ability to formulate and implement cyber policies and procedures that align with national security priorities, organizational goals, and evolving threat landscapes, leveraging geopolitical and technological awareness.
  • Skilled in creating and executing cyber policies, frameworks, and campaign plans that align with broader military objectives, incorporating international and regulatory considerations Interpersonal, briefing, and writing skills, with ability to communicate complex cyber concepts and policies to diverse audiences, and to facilitate engagements in both in-person and virtual environments.
  • Demonstrated capability in conducting human-centered design exercises, applying critical analysis, problem-solving, and scenario planning to complex cybersecurity challenges.
  • Experience in building and managing a cybersecurity workforce within a government or military context.
  • Experience in in translating CERT procedures into clear, teachable, and actionable instructional content.
  • 2 – 5 years experience with executing security cooperation/security assistance programs in the INDOPACOM AOR.
  • U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

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Hoplite Group was established by a collective of senior executives, each bringing a wealth of experience from both the public sector and commercial ventures focused on economic development in frontier markets. This unique blend of backgrounds gives our team the versatility to be equally effective in the field and the boardroom. Our primary mission is to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions to intricate problems, often in the most demanding and severe environments. We understand that for our clients, particularly the U.S. Government and various corporate entities, making well-informed decisions is paramount. The challenges they face are often compounded by political instability, fluctuating security conditions, and the persistent threat of violence and terrorism. These factors create a complex operational landscape where miscalculation can have significant consequences.

To address these challenges, we provide our clients with a critical information advantage. Since our inception in 2013, we have been dedicated to helping them utilize their resources with greater efficiency and effectiveness. Our core service revolves around the in-depth analysis of geopolitical risks, security situations, and trends in violence and terrorism. This allows us to furnish our clients with clear, actionable intelligence regarding likely risks to their operations and personnel. We produce detailed reports on geopolitical and force protection atmospherics, alongside customized alerts and warnings for specific countries of interest. To ensure the accuracy and relevance of our intelligence, we maintain country management teams that leverage extensive networks of on-the-ground, local analysts in key regions across Asia, Africa, and Europe. This localized expertise enables us to provide nuanced insights that are crucial for navigating complex international environments and mitigating potential threats before they escalate.

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