Principal Technician (Cyber Security Infrastructure)
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)Belgium2 days ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
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Primary Location
Belgium-Brussels
NATO Body
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
Schedule
Full-time
Application Deadline
02-Nov-2025, 11:59:00 PM
Salary (Pay Basis)
5,195.80
Grade
NATO Grade G12
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 Brussels, 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 CSU Brussels which is the primary Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) service provider for 24/7 support to the Secretary General, the International Staff (IS), the International Military Staff (IMS) and other Customers in the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. CSU Brussels enables end-to-end CIS services and it installs, operates, maintains and supports the full range of CIS capabilities during peacetime, crisis and war throughout its allocated Area of Responsibility (AOR) and as otherwise directed.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Technician (Cyber Security Infrastructure), who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:
About you:
The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:
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.
Belgium-Brussels
NATO Body
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
Schedule
Full-time
Application Deadline
02-Nov-2025, 11:59:00 PM
Salary (Pay Basis)
5,195.80
Grade
NATO Grade G12
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 Brussels, 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 CSU Brussels which is the primary Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) service provider for 24/7 support to the Secretary General, the International Staff (IS), the International Military Staff (IMS) and other Customers in the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. CSU Brussels enables end-to-end CIS services and it installs, operates, maintains and supports the full range of CIS capabilities during peacetime, crisis and war throughout its allocated Area of Responsibility (AOR) and as otherwise directed.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Technician (Cyber Security Infrastructure), who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:
- Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.
- Follows standard approaches for the technical assessment of information systems against information assurance policies and business objectives.
- Undertakes basic risk management activities.
- Provisions/installs, configures and maintains infrastructure services and components.
- Maintains the network support process and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.
- Provides first line investigation and gathers information to enable incident resolution and allocate incidents.
About you:
The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:
- Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience.
- At least 2 years practical experience of designing, implementing, and maintaining security infrastructure.
- Practical experience identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
- Extensive expertise in network security, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Ability and desire to stay up to date with the latest security technologies and trends.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
- 5 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.
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.
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