OCIO-0055 Deputy CIO Strategic Advisor (NS) - TUE 25 Mar
On site
Brussels, Belgium
Freelance
12-03-2025
Job Specifications
Deadline Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025
Requirement: Deputy CIO Strategic Advisor (Executive Coordination and Strategic Support Services)
Location: Brussels, BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 1064
Required Start Date: No later than 1 June 2025
End Contract Date: 31 December 2025
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Special Terms and Conditions: The contractor will be responsible for complying with the respective national requirements for working permits, visas, taxes, social security etc. whilst working on site at NATO HQ Brussels, Belgium. No special status is either conferred or implied by the host organisation, NATO HQ Brussels, Belgium to the contractor whilst working on site. The contractor will be responsible for complying with all the respective National Health COVID-19 regulations in Belgium before taking up the position.
INTRODUCTION
NATO is undergoing a major adaptation of its overall approach to cybersecurity. As part of its mandate, the NATO Chief Information Officer (CIO) is overseeing the coherence of the NATO Enterprise ICT (Information Communication Technology) capabilities and services and is the single point of authority for cybersecurity.
The NATO CIO is responsible for developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy through a comprehensive cyber adaptation effort. This includes significant interaction with executive stakeholders within NATO, both military and civilian, national representatives and key cybersecurity leaders.
The NATO Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity deputizes for the NATO CIO on matters related to cybersecurity and Cyber Adaptation. This includes maintaining relations and interactions with national leaders, with national delegates to NATO and other key roles with a special focus on cybersecurity. Additional expertise in this area is required, to support the NATO Deputy CIO in managing appropriate interactions with key decision makers, at the level of A6/OF6 (1-star general) and above.
To support this effort, OCIO requires services that will leverage in-depth knowledge of the NATO political environment, experience with national government agencies and decision-making structures in the area of cybersecurity and cyber defence.
The project will improve the coordination between OCIO and Enterprise stakeholders, national delegations and other key decision-makers in implementing the actions derived from the Council mandate for OCIO.
TASKS
The contractor (senior expert) will effectively and efficiently provide the following services, with a special focus on political/military issues and investment programme activities in the area of cybersecurity:
2.1 Provide quality executive advice to OCIO leadership, based on relationships with NATO delegations and their representatives on matters related to Cyber Defence, Cybersecurity, capability development, ICT, Cloud Adoption, IT modernization and cybersecurity services. This should include proposing creative, collaborative ways of understanding problems, and crafting recommendations for promising paths forward, with the aim to enhance the "enterprise approach" to cybersecurity; improve coordination across the NATO Enterprise civil and military bodies; and align Enterprise priorities with trends observed in national environments.
Measurement: To the NATO Deputy CIO satisfaction with regards to the tailored advice provided by the consultant. Confirmation by the NATO Deputy CIO with regards to the positive impact of the advice provided on the achievement of the OCIO strategic goals and objectives.
2.2 Ensuring a direct liaison function between the NATO Deputy CIO and senior executives within national delegations. This would include building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships, facilitating communications, and acting as a senior NATO CIO representative in official and/or informal meetings (including Allied senior boards and committees), workshops, conferences and exercises;
Measurement: Confirmation by the NATO Deputy CIO with regards to the quality of the engagement with national delegations and the value added to achieving the OCIO strategic stakeholders engagements' objectives.
2.3 Contribute to the design and implementation of the OCIO Program of Work (POW) and high-level strategic documents, such as the Cyber Adaptation Roadmap, with a special focus on cybersecurity. Support the implementation and continuous alignment with the OCIO strategic goals and objectives. Report regularly on progress and provide actionable recommendations on improving performance.
Measurement: Monthly progress reports, complemented by an annual overall progress report; a first one by Q4 2025.
2.4 Develop and implement strategies to leverage commercial partnerships and relationships with industry leaders to accelerate NATO's cyber adaptation efforts. This includes engaging with key technology providers, fostering collaboration between the private sector and NATO's Cyber Defence Committee (CDC) and NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA), and ensuring that national stakeholders support industry-driven cybersecurity advancements.
Measurement: Confirmation by the NATO Deputy CIO with regards to the quality of the engagements with Allies and partners, and the value added to achieving the OCIO strategic stakeholders engagements' objectives.
2.5 Provide support to the implementation of NATO Integrated Cyber Center, and other high-profile initiatives where the OCIO is involved. This includes setting the direction and requirements based on Allies' guidance, supporting the design of the NATO Enterprise part of the Center activities, contributing to the definition of specific civili/military cooperation initiatives, supporting the design of specific tools and other related tasks as necessary.
Measurement: Support as necessary until the end of 4th Quarter 2025 (and subsequently if the contract is extended).
2.5 Provide support to unforeseen urgent requirements as necessary.
Measurement: Support as necessary until the end of 4th Quarter 2025 (and subsequently if the contract is extended).
PROFILE
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LOCATION OF DUTY
The work will be executed primarily on site at the NATO HQ offices in Brussels, Belgium.
Due to the nature of the work, minimal teleworking (in Belgium) can be foreseen in Brussels.
TIMELINES
The services of the contractor are required for the period starting 1st June 2025 until 31th December 2025.
Future contract extensions are subject to performance of the contractor and related NATO regulations.
SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS
Secure environment with standard working hours. Occasional non-standard hours may be required in support of the NATO Chief Information Officer urgent tasks.
TRAVEL
Frequent travels or short deployments to NATO Command Structure bodies would be required
Travel expenses to be reimbursed by NATO based on the NATO per diem rate, in addition to the hourly rate.
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