Senior Associate, Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Portfolio
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit think tank that convenes technology, policy, and industry leaders to develop actionable responses to emerging security challenges, including AI risk, cybersecurity, and strategic stability.
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About Institute for Security and Technology
Institute for Security and Technology (IST) is an active nonprofit policy and research organization focused on technology-driven security challenges. Its current work includes AI risk reduction, AI and nuclear command/control/communications, cybersecurity, ransomware, critical-infrastructure resilience, and nuclear crisis communications.
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About the Role
You'll conduct original research on emerging cybersecurity and critical infrastructure challenges and turn technical complexity into policy findings that practitioners and decision-makers can act on. You'll coordinate working groups, task forces and steering committees across industry, government and civil society, and write research reports, policy memoranda and rapid-response op-eds. You'll brief senior government officials, congressional staff and industry executives, and work with leadership on funding opportunities and project proposals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least four years of professional experience, OR Master's degree with at least two years of experience, OR PhD in a relevant field
- Familiarity with technical concepts in cybersecurity
- Firm grounding in U.S. national cybersecurity policy and policymaking processes
- Excellent written communication and analytical skills
- Demonstrated research experience
- Experience building a stakeholder network of cybersecurity professionals in industry and government
- Legally eligible to work in the US (I-9 and E-Verify)
- Successful completion of a background check
Responsibilities
- Lead applied research on emerging cybersecurity and critical infrastructure challenges
- Coordinate working groups, task forces and steering committees across industry, government and civil society
- Produce research reports, policy memoranda and rapid-response op-eds
- Brief senior government officials, congressional staff, industry executives and international counterparts
- Represent IST at high-level forums and convenings
- Track and pursue funding opportunities, build relationships with corporate and philanthropic partners, and draft project proposals
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and dependents
- 401(k) with up to 4% matching after a 90-day waiting period
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Unlimited PTO after the introductory period
- Potential stipends for education, home office, commuting, and wellness
- Potential for bonuses
- Remote organization