Senior Cyber Security Specialist

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 - C005364  

Role Duties and Responsibilities   

• Under the direction of the NCSC Accreditation Support Lead, the contractor shall: 

• Provide security accreditation related input to Project Proposals (PPs), Statement of Work and other Project documentation; 

• Conduct Security Risk Assessment in support of security accreditation of NATO CIS, in particular; 

• Identify, plan, request and manage development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description/CIS Designs and Security Architecture, Security Accreditation Plan, Security Risk Assessment Report, Security Requirement Statements, Security Operating Procedures, and Security Test and Verification Plan (STVP)); 

• Witness security testing (in accordance with STVP) and coordinating remediation plan with the relevant stakeholders; 

• Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders, including NATO Security Accreditation Authorities and NCI Agency organization units involved in security accreditation process; 

• Provide relevant inputs to various Project and NCI Agency reports; including Highlight reports, Exception reports, Portfolio Strategic plan etc.; 
• Provide subject matter related briefings and presentations; 

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications  

• At least 5 years practical experience in cyber security or related field, such as developing and maintaining cyber security solution architecture, developing or delivering capabilities and services in the area of Cyber security (especially network security), or complex and demanding technical environments; cyber security risk management 

• At least 1 year of experience with: 

• security accreditation of major communication and information system (CIS) acquisition and/or development projects for a large organization; 

• security risk assessment methodologies and tools; 

• Knowledge of networks and proven experience in deploying IP v6 networks; 

• The individual shall be capable of working independently and as part of a team to achieve agreed objectives, including the ability to monitor, coordinate and support industry teams. 

• The individual shall have a proven ability to deliver technologies, systems, solutions and capabilities for industry, government or military organisations, including deployment to operational military areas. 

• Experience with implementation projects within NATO and/or national military organisations is desirable. 

• Excellent communication and technical writing skills in English are required. 

• Very good communication and analytical skills. 

• Language proficiency in English: meet or exceed the NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3 "Professional Proficiency". 

• Team working. 

• Effective stakeholder management skills 

• Desirable Experience: 

• Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization. 

• Experience with security accreditation process within NATO and/or national military organisations. 

• Knowledge of NATO Security Policy and supporting directives. 

• Education: 

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience; 
• Or 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. 

Working Location  

• The Hague  

Working Policy  

• On-site 

Travel  

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required 

Security Clearance  

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance