Provision of CIS Security Officer Support

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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

NCI Agency – 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 NCI Agency representative and provides a single entry point for customers. 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.

NCI Agency – 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.

Under the direction of the Head, Service Design and CIS Security (SDCS) team, in CSU Brussels, the CIS Security Officer serves as the CSU Brussels senior CIS Security expert. The incumbent will support the identification, prioritization, and response to risk components, security audits, and compliance issues for CSU Brussels. He/she may represent CSU Brussels, as well as the interests of NATO HQ business customers (ICTM, NDS, and IMS) in discussion and definition of applicable NATO and Organization‐wide policies, procedures and guidance relating to information security and risk management and may develop and standardize applicable internal processes and procedures compliant with such documents. In addition, he/she will support security accreditation activities on NATO HQ LANs supported by CSU Brussels

Role Duties and Responsibilities

CIS security services

• Apply NATO Policies and Guidelines for all aspects of CIS security and keep knowledge thereof up‐to‐date;
• Develop, implement and execute Security Test and Verification activities (ST&V);
• Support the development, traceability and versioning of security related documentation (CSRS, SSRS, SISRS, SecOPs, SRA, etc.);
• Support the monitoring of the correct implementation of security measures within the Area of Responsibility;
• Support control and compliance initiatives (e.g. Vulnerability Assessment, self‐assessment, third party reviews);
• Support technical discussions from CIS security perspective related to new capabilities, reviews and assessments
• Assist his/her superiors and recommends solutions;
• Works on own initiative with limited supervision, and possibly leads others as required; -Deputizes for higher grade staff, if 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‐

Collaboration with IT Teams:

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

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in monitoring the provision of CIS Security services on a variety of platforms including firewalls, servers, routers, and endpoints;
• Experience in coordinating complex discussion concerning IT requirement review for implementation;
• Experience with Security Test and Planning including execution and reporting;
• Knowledge of a broad range of CIS Security disciplines;
• Knowledge and experience with industry standard collaboration tools;
• Knowledge and experience with change management process and industry standard change management tools.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working within classified network environments;
• The candidate has strong customer relationship skills, including negotiating complex and sensitive situations under pressure.
• Knowledge of a NATO CIS Security Policy, Directive and Guidance;
• Full proficiency in the English language.
• Certified ITIL Foundation or higher;
• PRINCE2;

Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-Site
• Possibility of 1 day teleworking per week fromBelgium

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance