CIS Security Expert

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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 Background

NCIA – Coherence Branch

Within the Agency CIS Support Unit (CSU) Brussels provides consistent, reliable and cost-effective ICT service delivery to all NATO customers located in the NATO compound in Brussels, including understanding and managing the interface with the Secretary General and Deputy Director General International Military Staff (DG IMS), through his/her delegated representatives ICTM/EXCO IMS, who act in the role of Intelligent Customer. The Coherence (COH) supports the Agency's Demand Management (DM) organization, and is responsible for liaison with all customers in the CSU's AoR and supports the Commander CSU in the role as NCIA representative and provides a single entry point for customers. Service Management Branch (SMB) contributes and/or conducts monitoring and measurement of customer satisfaction. SMB supports the management of all agreements concerning Service Provision, Operations and Exercises within the CSU AoR. SMB supports Service Lines in the implementation and improvement of service management processes.

NCIA – Service Design and CIS Security

Service Design and CIS Security (SDCS) team consists of subject matter experts mainly providing security compliance, risk assessment, risk management and security architecture services. The service under this SOW have to be delivered by a resource with qualifications and experience as CIS Security Services Contractor. The resource will provide services related to main activities as described in Scope of Work section below, under the direction of the Head, Service Design and CIS Security (SDCS) team.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

The main objectives of this statement of work can be summarized as follow:

• Organize, coordinate and perform CIS security services;
• Support CIS security accreditation activities and post-activity tasks;
• Document high-level CIS security meetings, capturing key decisions, action items, and insights to support multi-stakeholder collaboration and decision-making;
• Communicate and follow-up security audits and remediation activities,
  
  

CIS security services

• Provide support for NHQ CIS security forums, panels, boards and related high-level task force meetings and working groups.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and provide arrangements for the meetings, including supporting materials,
• Provide support for CIS security accreditation activities for NHQ CIS.
• Prepare and communicate meeting minutes,
• Follow-up on actions resulting from various forums, meetings,
• Maintain collaborative portal for security accreditation processes,
• Support NHQ CIS Governance Framework processes,
• Maintain and coordinate Security audits with NCSC and customer representatives,
• Maintain CIS Security Remediation Tracker for identified vulnerabilities,
• Submit physical and logical access requests and follow the on-boarding process for CSU newcomers,
• Provide local support for NCIA and Enterprise projects,
• Assist his/her superiors and recommends solutions;
• Works on own initiative with limited supervision, and possibly leads others as required,
• Performs other duties as may be required.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify areas for improvement in documentation and processes.
• Proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and coordinate preventive measures.
• Contribute to the knowledge base for SDCS team.
• Ensure information is accurate and up-to-date.
  
  

Collaboration with IT Teams

• Work closely with other CSU Brussels IT teams and other NHQ/Enterprise stakeholders to ensure cohesive security strategies.
• Collaborate on projects and initiatives.
• Participate in IT forums and discussions.
  
  

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working in environments with multiple classified networks;
• A high level of experience in coordinating security-related activities and complex discussion concerning IT requirements, technical solutions and security aspects;
• Experience in planning and coordinating security tests and security accreditation process;
• Experience in writing minutes with focus on CIS technical and security matters;
• Excellent understanding of the CIS Security related terminology;
• Experience with MS-Office Suite, MS-Visio and MS-SharePoint.
  
  

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous work experience in international organizations, such as NATO, or specialized Defence Industry,
• Knowledge of NATO CIS Security Policy, Directive and Guidance,
• ITIL Certification,
• Project Management certification.
  
  

Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium
  
  

Language Proficiency

• Business English
• French is Desirable
  
  

Working Policy

• Hybrid (Possibility to work 1 day per week teleworking from Belgium)
  
  

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
  
  

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance
  
  

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