Principal Technician (Cyber Security Operations)

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 Principal Technician (Cyber Security Operations) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities: 24/7 helpdesk service management; Management of Secure Management Centre's including: key management, access control management, security monitoring, IP crypto configuration management, error location and recovery, data base back up, alarm handling; Management of NATO Wide PKI user profiles, CA certificates, End-User certificates, other root CA domains certificates, CRLs and ARLs; Cyber Security 24/7 watch-keeping duties. For a full list of duties, please review the on the NCI Agency career site.

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 Recent experience in security engineering of large-scale, real-time and safety-critical, distributed software-intensive CIS; A good knowledge of Computer Security principles and procedures. Proficiency with Cryptography Technology. Knowledge of Internet Protocol based networks and components (routers and switches); Sound Telecommunications background with a minimum of three years' experience in the management or installation of data communications equipment; A good knowledge of public key infrastructure technology; Working knowledge of Crypto systems and techniques; Background in cryptographic network management and electronic key management; A good knowledge of the ITSM (IT Service Management) tool; Working knowledge of Router configuration; Familiar or proficient with NATO/National Crypto security policies and procedures; Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications; Extensive experience in the analysis of risk and in the implementation and integration of Information Security protective measures; A high level of knowledge of network, system and application level troubleshooting techniques; Ability to use office automation tools to an advanced standard (MS Office Professional); A good familiarity and understanding of military communication systems and networks; A good knowledge of Microsoft Windows Administration techniques; Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

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. To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our . The NCIA 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. can be found via the NCIA career site.

SUMMARY

The Executive Management (EM) Division has the lead role in the overall management of the NATO HQ. The EM Division covers the following directorates: HQ Support and Transformation (HQST), Human Resources (HR) and Information, Communications, and Technology Management (ICTM).

Within the Executive Management Division (EM), NATO’s International Staff (IS) Human Resources (HR) Directorate is comprised of five pillars: Talent Management and HR Integration (talent acquisition, talent development, organisational design, development and change management, and business partnership); HR Policy and Strategy Coordination (IS and NATO-wide HR Policy);  Staff Services (contracts, pay and allowances, pensions, insurances, records and leave, and privileges and immunities), the Data Analytics section; and the Medical Unit.

The NATO-Wide Personnel Management Information System (NW-PMIS) provides personnel management ICT support for NATO civilian staff and pensioners. It is an in-house developed Oracle application used by HR centres of around 20 NATO Bodies spread across NATO member countries for the primary purpose of salary and pension calculation.

The post incumbent supports the payroll aspects of this system from an Information Technology standpoint. Tasks will involve analysis, design, development and maintenance of the software used by the NW-PMIS application