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Cyber Strategy Consultant

Socium - Teams Done Differently
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Mid-Senior
1 months ago
management consultingstrategybusiness advisoryprocess improvementstakeholder managementproblem solving
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General Description

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Strategy Consultant to support a major strategic initiative focused on long-term cyber capability development, ecosystem partnerships, and technology growth planning.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to help shape a 5-year cyber technology roadmap aligned with business growth objectives and evolving defense market priorities.

This role requires a commercially minded consultant with strong experience across cyber strategy, defense technology, partnerships, and emerging technology ecosystems.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, market analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills with a strong understanding of cyber and defense sector trends.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing a 5-year cyber technology roadmap aligned with organizational growth objectives and defense market priorities.
  • Identify, assess, and prioritize strategic partnerships across industry, government, academia, and technology ecosystems.
  • Evaluate market entry opportunities, collaboration models, and strategic positioning across relevant cyber segments.
  • Analyze emerging technologies, market trends, and capability gaps to identify potential competitive advantages.
  • Support development of business cases for partnerships, investments, strategic initiatives, and capability expansion opportunities.
  • Provide strategic insights on ecosystem developments, regulatory considerations, and industry trends impacting the cyber landscape.
  • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and strategic assessments to support executive decision-making.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support partnership discussions and strategic planning activities.
  • Contribute to strategic recommendations around innovation, capability development, and long-term cyber growth initiatives.
  • Support executive presentations, strategic documentation, and roadmap planning activities.

Requirements

  • Around 10 years of experience in cyber strategy, technology strategy, defense consulting, or related strategic advisory roles.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity ecosystems, defense technology markets, and emerging cyber capabilities.
  • Experience developing strategic roadmaps, growth plans, partnership strategies, or market expansion initiatives.
  • Proven ability to evaluate strategic partnerships, collaboration opportunities, and ecosystem relationships.
  • Strong commercial awareness and business strategy mindset.
  • Experience working with senior leadership, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex and high-profile strategic environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within defense, government, cybersecurity, or national security sectors.
  • Exposure to emerging cyber technologies, digital transformation, and innovation ecosystems.
  • Understanding of regional and international cyber regulatory environments.
  • Experience supporting investment evaluations, strategic ventures, or partnership frameworks.
  • Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or technology advisory is advantageous.

Desired Profile

  • The ideal consultant is commercially minded, analytically strong, and capable of engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and strategic partners. They should have a proven track record in cyber, defense, or adjacent technology strategy environments, with experience shaping growth initiatives and building strategic ecosystem relationships.

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