Call for Cyberspace / Cyber Security Faculty + Analysts

The Centre for Strategic Cyberspace + Security Science / CSCSS invites applications to join its Cyber security Faculty of Analysts. We seek seasoned cyberspace security practitioners and professionals to be part of our ongoing research and development projects. If you have demonstrated knowledge in cyber security and have excellent communication skills, we would like you to share your expertise with us.

Who we are
The Centre for Strategic Cyberspace + Security Science (CSCSS) is a multilateral, international not-for-profit organization that conducts independent, cyber-centric research, development,  analysis, and training in the areas of cyberspace, defence intelligence, cyber security, and science while addressing the threats, trends, and opportunities shaping international security policies and national cyberspace cyber security initiatives.

CSCSS, as a strategic leader in cyberspace, works jointly with key partners to address, develop, and define cyber technologies, cyber defence force capabilities, information dominance, and concept operations. We deliver practical recommendations and innovative solutions and strategies to advance a secure cyberspace domain.

CSCSS is committed to:

• Strengthening cyberspace at an organizational, national, and international level
• Protecting key elements of the information and critical infrastructure which are crucial to the continued delivery of essential services and national security
• Preventing loss, through espionage, of intellectual property and/or of sensitive information that could damage national and economic security and well-being
• Reducing the vulnerability of national critical infrastructure to cyber warfare, cyber-terrorism, and other threats

CSCSS / Cyber Science Research and Development (CSRD) Group Strategic Goals
The core focus and key responsibility of CSCSS is to develop, coordinate, enable, and deliver strong foundational Cyber Defence, Research + Engineering (CD(R+E)), and Scientific + Technical (S+T) research and development through the CSRD Group. CSCSS's programs, research, and initiatives work to find strategic focus, insight, and solutions to problems that can be grouped into core areas of function and research: cyber security initiatives, critical infrastructure, research and development, security policy, and global security challenges.

A Comprehensive Cyberspace Research Agenda
CSCSS will further the field of diversified cyberspace / cyber conflict research by taking a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to core issues surrounding the sophisticated, multifaceted threats in cyberspace. These threats are posed by national/state actors, hacktivists, criminals, terrorist organizations, and corporate entities attempting to leverage economic gain and benefits.
CSCSS will divide the potential research vectors for cyber conflict studies into (but not limited to) the following core categories:

• International/National Security
• Cyber Warfare [via CSCSS Cyber Warfare Centre]
• Cyber warfare offensive-defensive capabilities
• Strategic-Level Issues
• Operational-Military Issues
• Role of State / Non-State Actors
• Counter-Intelligence
• Global Cyber Arms Control Agreements
• International Law
• Cyber Terrorism
• Global Cyber Security Survey 2012 (GCSS)

Cyber Warfare Centre – Research, Development
The Cyber Warfare Centre (CWC) research, development, and training programs will support the training and education of the next generation of military officers and civilians who will constitute the cyber workforce, preparing them for careers in cyberspace. The CWC Research and Engineering (R+E) programs provide CSCSS partners and the cyberspace, cyber security, and cyber warfare research communities with access to our efforts.

Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of the country from which they will be contributing or have the legal right to work there. CSCSS does not sponsor work visas for faculty members. All faculty members must sign Ethics, Confidentiality, and Non Disclosure Agreements for the protection of CSCSS Intellectual Property and CSCSS member organizations.

Due to the nature of the CSCSS + CWC’s research, our information security programs are in compliance with Information Security Oversight/National Security Information Requirements. Citizens of countries listed on the United States Department of State's restricted list are excluded from consideration.

Submission Criteria
Faculty applications will undergo our vetting process. We ask that applicants submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a brief (no more than 2-pages) description of current employment status, affiliations, research and plans for future research, and a list of three references. Please note that only selected applicants will be contacted. Submissions must be in Word 2003, Word 2007, or RTF.

Please submit to [email protected] (no inquiry calls please)

The CSCSS Appointments Committee will individually review applications and will continue to accept and review applications on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to apply at anytime.