Director, Center Advancing Cybersecurity

The Institute for Security and Technology (IST) , a 501(c)(3) critical action think tank that unites technology and policy leaders to create solutions to emerging security challenges, is actively seeking highly motivated practitioners to join our team as a Director in the Center for Advancing Cybersecurity. We are a passionate, tight-knit team, excited about the challenges we are tackling — join us at the cutting edge of emerging technology security policy!

If you’re excited about applying your cybersecurity expertise and law enforcement relationships to disrupt malicious cyber threat actors and help build scalable, replicable disruption processes, then this is your opportunity to make a significant impact on national and global cybersecurity. IST takes collaborative action to advance national security and global stability through trustworthy technology, guiding businesses and governments with hands‑on expertise, in-depth analysis, and a global networ k.

Since its foundation in 2020, IST has launched a vast array of impactful initiatives addressing challenges such as ransomware, the resilience of lifeline critical infrastructure, trust and safety, nuclear risk reduction, the role of artificial intelligence, and more.

We are seeking an individual who is eager to apply both policy and technical knowledge and experience to advance the field of cyber threat disruption, working with partners in law enforcement, the security research community, and industry to build replicable, scalable processes that effectuate disruption campaigns against malicious cyber threat actors. This role also contributes to other applied research and policy development projects aligned with the Center’s mission and has the potential for supervisory responsibilities.

• Tracking strategic intelligence related to cyber threat actor groups
• Convening law enforcement, security researchers, and industry around cyber disruption activities, such as takedowns
• Developing new metrics for success of disruption operations, based on consultations with policymakers and cybersecurity professionals
• Developing policy proposals that support scaling disruption activities, including by addressing the incentive structures for participants in the ecosystem
• Conducting other applied research and policy development related to cybersecurity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science, public policy, or political science, OR Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least two years of professional experience OR PhD in a relevant field
• 5 years’ experience in a cybersecurity role aligned to public policy, operations, or threat intelligence
• Experience as, or liaising with, law enforcement on cybersecurity investigations
• Demonstrated research skills through publications
• Understanding of U.S. law and policy related to cybersecurity operations
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), IST only employs persons legally eligible to work in the US. New employees must complete an I-9 Form and provide actual documents verifying their identity and eligibility to work in the US within three (3) business days of the date of hire. IST participates in the E-Verify program to electronically verify employment eligibility.
• This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Preferred

• Technical training or experience in computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, or a related field
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S.…