Cyber Security Test Manager

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform pre-check on test reference environment to confirm the availability and full functionality of the tested product.
• Validate the configuration and setup of the environment against predefined standards and requirements.
• Identify any issues or discrepancies that could impede testing activities.
• Act as a liaison between security testing teams, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate readiness status and potential issues to relevant teams in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support and also able to install systems and applications (ESXi/Vmware environment).
• Assist in configuring and maintaining the test reference environments as needed.
• Ensure that all necessary tools, software, and configurations are in place for security testing.
• Perform basic security checks and validation to identify potential vulnerabilities.
• Performs any other duties if requested.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a System Administrator,
• Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• In-depth knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Good knowledge of Atlassian JIRA and/or Confluence.

Education

• A university degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a technical subject with substantial Information Technology (IT) content and 2 years of specific experience. 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 8 years extensive and progressive expertise in the duties related to the function of the post.

Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance