Cyber Security Architect (2)

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

The contracted individual must be able to perform effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision. The individual will be embedded in the Transform branch of the NCSC and will be supporting cyber security planning and design across various projects. Within the Transform Branch and reporting to the Solutions and Roadmap Service head, the duties of the individual will focus on:

Coherence Support:

• Support NCIA projects through the provisioning of architectural guidance, ensuring the application of coherent design and implementation approaches across the NCIA aligned with NCSC cyber security architecture.

Design Support:

• Support NCSC architects and SMEs with the production of architectural design elements in support of current and future implementation projects.

Provisioning of Subject Matter Expertise to Projects:

• Support NCSC projects through the provisioning of subject matter expertise on various Cybersecurity topics, in collaboration and coordination with key NSCS stakeholders

Essential Skills and Experience

The required skillset for the contracted individual is extensive knowledge and experience (more than 5 years) in the following areas:

• Architectural methodology and design principles. Prior experience with Archimate is desirable.


• Good understanding of cyber security principles, best practices, concepts and technology.


• Ability to work independently and in teams to achieve the desired goals, including the ability to monitor and support a team.


• Good communications and writing skills in English.


• Extensive knowledge and experience in at least three of the following domains:
  
  
  
  • Public Key Infrastructure;
  
  
  • Cloud Security;
  
  
  • Identity and Access Management;
  
  
  • Cyber Security Monitoring;
  
  
  • Zero Trust;
  
  
  • Cyber Security Incident Management;
  
  
  • Vulnerability Assessment;
  
  
  • Threat Hunting;
  
  
  • Crypto Management and Logistics;
  
  
  • Boundary Protection.
  
  
  
  

Desirable Skills and Experience

• It is highly desirable for the individual to hold relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security.

Education

• They must hold a Master's of Science (MSc) degree from an accredited University in a related subject with 5 years post- related experience, or a Bachelor's of Science (BSc) degree from an accredited University in a related subject and 8 years post related experience.

Working Location

• The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance