Cybersecurity SME(Only Locals)

Key Responsibilities :

• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and frameworks, including risk management, incident response, and information assurance.
• Understanding of major cybersecurity initiatives, grant programs, and related security resources.
• Familiarity with election security principles, including protection of critical election infrastructure, incident coordination, and alignment with recognized industry guidance.
• Knowledge of grant management processes, including application development, budgeting, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of vendor management and procurement practices, including contract negotiation, performance oversight, and service delivery evaluation to ensure adherence to organizational requirements.
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and track deliverables against timelines and objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of conveying complex cybersecurity and risk management topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to develop and deliver educational and outreach programs, promoting cybersecurity awareness and readiness among diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners, institutions, vendors, and private sector organizations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing cybersecurity maturity, identifying capability gaps, and recommending practical, scalable solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, documentation, and compliance requirements associated with grant and contract administration.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment, while effectively prioritizing tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.