Cybersecurity Programme Coordinator

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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 ID – 2025-0024

Role Background

To strengthen the Alliance through connecting its forces, the NCI Agency delivers secure, coherent, cost effective and interoperable communications and information systems in support of consultation, command & control and enabling intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, for NATO, where and when required. It includes IT support to the Alliances’ business processes (to include provision of IT shared services) to the NATO HQ, the Command Structure and NATO Agencies.

NCI Agency CIS Support Unit (CSU) Mons enables end-to-end CIS services as it maintains and supports a range of CIS capabilities during peacetime, crisis and war throughout its allocated Area of Responsibility (AOR) and as otherwise directed as specified in the extant Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Service Level Agreement (SLA).

NCI Agency CSU MONS provides Subject Matter Expertise effort to SHAPE, to support The Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC) to fulfill new duties and increasing sustenance in regards of incident correlation, incident handling/response, trend analysis and collaboration with NCIA through cyber security system development.

The Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC) is NATO's only Theater Component for cyberspace, providing persistent, centralised and comprehensive cyberspace situational awareness, Command and Control (C2) and execution. The CyOC is within the SHAPE establishment but with different roles and responsibilities.

The Cyberspace Situational Awareness Support Section analyses technical cyberspace vulnerability assessments and instigates consequence mitigating activities.

In the light of these activities, the NCI Agency is looking for a talented Programme Coordinator to join to Cyberspace Situational Awareness Support Section.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Risk Collection, Assessment, and Reporting

• Collect risk inputs and maintain up-to-date risk assessments.
• Validate and manage reports related to Cyberspace Situational Awareness (SAR).
• Provide timely and accurate risk reports to stakeholders.

Constraints:

• Limited access to timely risk data from stakeholders or external parties.
• Dependence on stakeholder availability for validation and report inputs.

Acceptance Criteria:

• CyOC SA leadership acknowledges that reports are used for informed decision-making.
• Reports are comprehensive, validated, and submitted on time.

Incident Correlation and Analysis

• Collaborate on the technical analysis and correlation of cybersecurity incident reports.
• Identify patterns and trends to support incident response decision-making.

Constraints:

• Real-time constraints during incident data correlation.
• Dependence on timely reporting from external/internal stakeholders.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Analysis is accurate, identifies critical patterns, and is approved by CyOC SA leadership.

Cyberspace Situational Awareness (SA) Assessment

• Contribute to assessments of project reports on threats, mission, and network awareness.
• Recommend improvements to enhance cyberspace situational awareness and network security.

Constraints:

• Limited data availability for thorough assessments.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Reports are reviewed and approved by CyOC SA leadership.

Incident Response Support

• Provide support to the incident response team, facilitating decision-making, analysis, and context based on cybersecurity incidents.

Constraints:

• Time-sensitive incidents limit the window for detailed analysis.
• Incomplete or delayed data may affect the quality of analysis.

Acceptance Criteria:

• CyOC SA leadership confirms that support enhances incident resolution and future threat prevention.

Stakeholder Engagement and Meeting Facilitation

• Organize and facilitate CyOC SA stakeholder engagements, prepare meeting agendas, document outcomes, and ensure timely follow-ups on action items.

Constraints:

• Limited availability of key personnel for meetings and follow-ups.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Meetings are organized with clear agendas and documented outcomes.
• Action items are tracked and completed within agreed timelines.

Cyberspace Situational Awareness Product Support

• Support the development of SA products for planning and execution of operations.

Constraints:

• Complexities in integrating diverse data sources into SA products.

Acceptance Criteria:

• SA products are delivered according to operational requirements and on schedule.
• Products provide accurate and relevant insights, improving mission planning and situational awareness.
• Leadership and users confirm the utility and effectiveness of the products.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Advanced knowledge and multi-year experience in the areas of risk and organizational management and support of various (international) operations, activities, units and projects related to defense, cybersecurity, networks, digital evidence, communications or information systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within NATO dealing with management and/or communication and Information Systems and/or Cyber.
• Minimum 3 years in stakeholder management, meeting coordination, interpreting and communicating findings in reports, and leadership support.

Education

• Bachelor degree followed by minimum 5 years experience

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-Site
• The work will be conducted during normal office hours following the SHAPE calendar, as well as outside office hours and on weekends, if necessary.

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Language proficiency

• A proficiency level in English (similar STANAG 6001 level 3333)

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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