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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.\nWho we are supporting \nThe 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.\nThe NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:\nCyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.\nCommand and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.\nSatellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.\nElectronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.\nInformation Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.\nOverall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.\nThe program\nAssistance and Advisory Service (AAS)\nThe 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.\nTo 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.\nRole ID -C005338\nRole Duties and Responsibilities\nUnder the direction of the Section Head of Gateway Security Services the contractor shall perform the following activities:\nCentral system administration and configuration of Guards and Data Diodes to ensure continuing functionality and availability.Hardware and software systems installation and configuration b. Implementation and verification of guards and data diode configuration to meet customer cross-domain data exchange requirements\nAdaptation of release markings and/or email attachment types\nconfiguration of additional cross-domain flows\nUser and access management\nMonitor system performance and availability\nAnalyze, troubleshoot and resolve application issues\nDevelopment of automation scripts to meet day to day system administration tasks\n\nUpdating of Guard and Data Diode software/patchesMonitor patch releases\nTest new software and patches\nSupport A2SL process for approval of software updates\ninstallation and configuration of software and patch updates\nDocumentation of Guards and Data Diode systems\n\nDevelopment of SOPs and other documentation for repetitive activitiesProduce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems\n\nOperational support of Guards and Data DiodesTechnical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues\nCollaboration with other teams for a successful resolution;\nProvide technical support and guidance by answering end-user requests to identify issues in secure cross-domain data exchange\n\nEssential Skills, Experience and Certifications\nAt least 3 years practical experience in cyber security or related field\nExtensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas:\nLinux System Administration (preferred RedHat Enterprise Linux)\nScripting/Automation (Bash, Python, Ansible)\nOther Boundaries Protections Devices such as firewalls\nSystem security, including hardening and SELinux\nSystem monitoring and troubleshooting\nExperience with network protocols and traffic analysis\nAbility to troubleshoot complex network security issues\nLAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture\nTCP/IP protocols and services\nStrong stakeholder management skills - can demonstrate evidence of developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels in an organization.\nFlexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.\nVery good communication and analytical skills.\nRelevant certifications in cyber security, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security.\nDesirable Skills, Experience and Certifications\nExperience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization\nUnderstanding of Information Security Practices relating to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad.)\nEducation\nA minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience;\nOr exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.\nWorking Location\nMons, Belgium\nWorking Policy\nHybrid\nMay be exceptionally permitted to perform work remotely, from a different NATO nation than the duty location, subject to prior approval by their Resource Manager (to which they will be assigned upon contract start) and the Section Head GSS.\nThey may work from their home in the duty location subject to the NCIA teleworking policy and in coordination with the Section Head GSS.\nTravel\nThey may be required to travel to NCIA locations (to include NATO exercises) for in-person or department meetings. 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