Associate Director – Cyberspace Innovation
Core
Shape the future of cybersecurity for space systems by pioneering AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions and influencing customer mission requirements.
Role type
Associate Director, strategic leadership & business development
Builds
AI-enabled cybersecurity strategies, product lines, and capabilities for space systems
Domain
Space systems, defense, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
strategic planning, business development, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, AI-enabled cyber operations, machine learning security, systems engineering, software development, influence strategy, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
advanced degree in cybersecurity/AI, hands-on AI/ML deployment in high-stakes environments, AI security expertise (adversarial ML, red teaming), cross-functional project management, advanced certifications (CISSP, GIAC), national security agency collaboration
Technologies
AI/ML, machine learning, cybersecurity, space systems
Responsibilities
Develop, hire, lead, and mentor cybersecurity teams; define strategic vision for AI and cybersecurity initiatives; collaborate with interagency partners to execute AI-driven cyber strategies; oversee evolution of cyber innovations strategy; direct and review products including Analysis of Alternatives and Proof-of-Concept prototypes; provide thought leadership at the AI-cyber intersection; cultivate high-performance environment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership