C004358 Interim CIS Security Assistant (NS) - TUE 9 Sep

Deadline Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025

Requirement: Interim CIS Security Assistant

Location: Brussels, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 532

Required Start Date: 20 October 2025

End Contract Date: 31 December 2025

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

• Support the Site CIS Security Officer with: Monitoring and reporting on CIS security posture, Performing or supporting risk assessments, threat identification, and control evaluations, Assisting in the execution and documentation of STVPs, Registering, tracking, and escalating security incidents, Supporting vulnerability assessments and documentation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on: Accreditation documentation, Policy compliance, Technical risk discussions
• Maintain readiness to support continuity planning, ITSCM, and disaster recovery
• Liaise with other NATO security or technical teams as needed
• Work on-site in a secure facility, with limited opportunity for remote work

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• CIS/IT Security Foundations: Understanding of core security concepts: CIA triad, system hardening, access control; Able to apply and monitor standard security controls based on local risk assessments;  Familiarity with incident handling, basic investigation, and escalation procedures; Basic exposure to vulnerability assessment tools and techniques
• Technical Environment Awareness: Competent with Windows and Linux OS environments; Knowledge of networking essentials: IP, DNS, firewalls; Familiarity with IT infrastructures, especially within classified or secure domains
• Documentation & Compliance:  Ability to assist in maintaining and updating Security Test & Verification Plans (STVP); Supports CIS security documentation (SSRS, SecOPs, SRA, etc.); Tracks vulnerabilities, logs incidents, and maintains audit trails
• ITIL & Risk Frameworks: Applies ITIL-based processes for incident and change management;  Understands risk assessment and documentation practices
• Toolset Familiarity: Awareness of ITSM platforms (e.g., BMC Remedy); Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); Cybersecurity monitoring tools (basic operation or readiness to learn)
• Required Knowledge: NATO CIS Security principles (or readiness to learn them quickly); Life-cycle of IT system security: requirements → verification → reporting; Concepts of Information Assurance, Security Testing, and Threat Monitoring;  Support to Business Continuity and ITSCM (IT Service Continuity Management)
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years (with higher vocational education) or 5+ years (with secondary school diploma) in IT Security or similar
• Practical experience with: Security monitoring tools and reporting; Vulnerability management or patch tracking; Incident reporting/escalation; Documenting procedures and compliance support
• Vocational or secondary education in IT, cybersecurity, or related field
• ITIL Foundation certification is required
• (Desirable) Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM

Ideal Interim Profile:

• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Experience in sensitive or secure operational environments
• Comfortable collaborating with military, civilian, or multinational teams
• Quick learner able to absorb NATO-specific procedures