C004614 Interim CIS Security Assistant (NS) - FRI 20 Feb

Deadline Date: Friday 20 February 2026

Requirement: Interim CIS Security Assistant

Location: Brussels, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 1500

Required Start Date: 6 April 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

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
• Education & Certifications: 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