NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)

Cyber Security Assessor

On site

Mons, Belgium

Full Time

18-03-2025

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Job Specifications

Primary Location

Belgium-Mons

NATO Body

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

30-Mar-2025, 11:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

6,467.30

Grade

NATO Grade G15

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in Mons, Belgium you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is responsible for planning and executing all lifecycle management activities for cyber security. In executing this responsibility, NCSC provides specialist cyber security-related services covering the spectrum of scientific, technical, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and sustainment support, throughout the lifecycle of NATO Communications and Information Systems (CIS).

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Cyber Security Assessor who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

Information security: communicate security risks and issues to business managers and others;
Information assurance: follow standard approaches for the technical assessment of information systems against information assurance policies and business objectives;
Vulnerability management: execute Vulnerability Management duties, based on the security findings reported from the assessment campaigns;
Provide CIS Security related input to NATO Directives in the Cyber Security area;
Provide security consultancy and advice to projects, plans and teams.

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site .

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 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 NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
Industry leading certification in the area of Cyber Security such as SANS GIAC certifications in the 400/500 or 600 series, ISC2 CISSP and ITIL Foundation;
At least 2 years practical experience working in cybersecurity or a related field, such as information technology, network administration, or software development;
Extensive knowledge of Cloud System Security Services and Configuration;
Experience in modern CIS secure deployment and configuration troubleshooting;
Extensive experience in the contextual interpretation of Vulnerability Assessments results;
Comprehensive understanding of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications acquired through a blend of academic or professional training coupled with practical professional experience;
Proven, professional experience and expert knowledge in at least three of the following:

ü Implementation and integration of Information Assurance protective measures;

ü Security mechanisms related to modern Web Application Security;

ü Security mechanisms and administration of LAN and WAN in the large enterprise environment;

ü Private and public cloud security;

ü Enterprise system administration experience of Windows Active Directory concepts and architecture;

ü Light virtualisation/container security concepts;

ü Enterprise system administration experience of VMWare vSphere environment and architecture, with emphasis on security concepts design and implementation.

Excellent communication skills with respect to briefing/presenting, report writing & mediation;
Proven ability to write clear and structured technical reports including executive summary, technical findings and remediation plan for several different audiences;
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
3 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances;
Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
Excellent private health insurance scheme;
Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
NATO Pension Scheme;
Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more.

To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website .

The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.

About the Company

We are NATO's technology and cyber experts. We are a team of 3,000 civilian and military staff members, located in 29 sites throughout Europe and North America. We help NATO and its member countries communicate and work together to fulfil their mission - preserve peace and security for nearly one billion citizens. The Agency is on the frontlines against cyber threats, protecting NATO's networks 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to prevent debilitating attacks. Our experts provide capabilities and services that are crit... Know more

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