CIS Security Engineer

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Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• CIS Security Officer role for a large CIS network managed by the Agency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the CIS security accreditation document set, in coordination with NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Security Accreditation Authorities.
• Maintain and operate the Active Directory (AD) security solutions and tools for all NISC managed CIS, ensuring continuous AD security monitoring and vulnerabilities remediation coordination Is responsible for provision of expert advice, in coordination with NCSC, on the adequate level of information security posture and for ensuring such advice, where appropriate, is implemented under governance of NATO Security Accreditation Board
• Ensure adequate level of systems/data protection in accordance with NATO Security policies and directives Conduct remediation activities in collaboration with the NCIA Service Delivery Managers
• Conduct internal vulnerability assessment testing for the NISC systems and provide associated reporting
• Provide feedback, advice and guidance to senior management in the areas of enterprise architecture, NATO security accreditation activities, procurement as well as training and awareness programmes
• Performs other duties as required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and enterprise networks security;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computers and communication security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications;
• Experience with implementation and integration of CIS Security protective measures in Active Directory based environments;
• Experience with Cyber Hygiene and the top Critical Security Controls for effective cyber defence;
• Knowledge of NATO CIS Security accreditation process and requirements
• Ability to investigate and analyse complex scenarios and solve problems in innovative ways;
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and successfully articulate complex issues to a variety of audiences and teams.
• Writing and Reporting - Writes convincingly; writes clearly, succinctly and correctly; avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language; writes in a well-structured and logical way; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
• Working with People - Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Applying Expertise and Technology - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions.

Working Location

• Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Up to 100 TDY's within Belgium per year

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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