• A minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience;
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
• Several years of experience (at least two years) with system accreditation;
• Several years of experience (at least two years) with system security, security architecture, network security engineering, and security governance including policy alignment, risk management, performance management and value delivery;
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in CIS Security;
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in modern CIS secure deployment and configuration troubleshooting;
• Minimum 2 years of extensive experience in the contextual interpretation of Vulnerability Assessments results;
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications acquired through a blend of academic or professional training coupled with practical professional experience;
• Proven minimum 5 years professional experience and knowledge in at least three of the following (3 years of system accreditation experience can substitute for the 5 years in other areas):

- System accreditation with emphasis on accreditation package documents;

- Implementation and integration of Information Assurance protective measures;

- Security mechanisms and administration of LAN and WAN in the large enterprise environment;

- Private and public cloud security;

- Enterprise system administration experience of Windows Active Directory concepts and architecture;

- Enterprise system administration experience of VMWare vSphere environment and architecture, with emphasis on security concepts design and implementation.

• Proficiency in automation to create workflows and automate repetitive processes with minimum 2 year experience;
• Ability to identify and implement automation opportunities to enhance efficiency;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Full proficiency in English;
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, and in writing with effective briefing skills;
• Strong customer service focus with a commitment to user satisfaction;
• Patience and empathy when dealing with user issues and concerns;
• Ability to manage and to prioritize tasks effectively;
• Attention to detail in documenting support activities and maintaining accurate records;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and share knowledge and resources;
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to solve complex issues;
• The candidate has strong customer relationship skills, including negotiating complex and sensitive situations under pressure;
• The candidate must have the nationality of one of the NATO nations.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of NATO’s security accreditation process;
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge, or other cloud/cloud security certifications;
• ISSACA CISM, and/or ISC2 CISSP, CCSP Certification;
• Good knowledge of containerized micro services and applications, Kubernetes, Docker, etc;
• Good knowledge of main public cloud ecosystems;
• Good knowledge and exposure to cloud standards, architecture, and models;
• Knowledge of industry standard DevSecOps tools and frameworks;
• Knowledge of cloud networking architecture, cloud operations, security, automation, and orchestration;
• Knowledge of common MS and Linux updating and patching systems;
• Knowledge of common IT security frameworks and governance models;
• Knowledge of CVSS V2 and V3;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization to include NATO Security Policy and supporting directives;
• Understanding of Cyber issues within NATO or NATO member nation environment;
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements; (please delete if not applicable);
• Knowledge about risk management related to Artificial Intelligence tools and developments and its impact on cyber security;
• Experience in working with NATO;
• Experience of working with NATO Communications and Information Agency;
• Experience of working with national Defence or Government entities.