Cybersecurity Analyst

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

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 ID – 2025-0240

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Reporting

• Proactively review logs and alerts to identify any technical issues, errors, or failures in the monitoring process.
• Produce and distribute reports related to system health, monitoring activities, and compliance status (e.g., audit logs, system performance metrics).

System Documentation

• Document configuration and changes: Keep up-to-date documentation of all configurations, integration steps, troubleshooting procedures, and system maintenance tasks.
• Maintain an inventory: Keep track of all integrated identity sources, IAM systems, and external tools.

Automation and Scripting

• Improve system efficiency: Identify areas where automation could reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience required for all listed technical qualifications unless otherwise specified.
• 3+ years of professional experience in IT security, specifically in Vulnerability Assessment and / or Security Audit of large organisation
• Strong understanding of security best practices and hands-on experience with Tenable products especially with Tenable Security Center and Tenable Nessus Agent Manager (minimum 3 years)
• Strong knowledge and hands-on in SQL database scripting and Power BI (3+ years of hands-on experience)
• Strong knowledge of python (pyTenable) and PowerShell (3+ years experience required)
• Experience working with Tenable Security Center and Nessus Agent Manager APIs (3+ years experience)
• In-depth knowledge in Windows Domain environment (Active Directory structure, Tiers Model, LAPS, Group Policy Objects, DNS)
• Basic knowledge of Unix / Linux OS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to understand and interpret the outcomes of security audit reports

 Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Experience in working with NATO.
• Experience of working with NATO Communications and Information Agency.
• Experience of working with national Defence or Government entities.
• Experience with threat intelligence, incident response and remediation a plus
• Knowledge of NATO organization and its IT infrastructure is a plus
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA is a plus
• Previous experience working for Cyber Security related organisations (CERTs, security offices) is a plus
• Previous experience working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements is a plus (minimum 1 year, out of 3+ years of working in IT Security with a focus on Vulnerability Assessment and / or Security Audit on International environment)

 Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Or equivalent experience

 Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Cosmic Top Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.