#NC26CSG191795-2 - CYBER SECURITY Guard and Diode Engineer - Closed
Deadline: November 4, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Mons, Belgium
Job type: Contractor
Start date: December, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Under the direction of the Section Head of Gateway Security Services the contractor shall perform the following activities:
Central system administration and configuration of Guards and Data Diodes to ensure continuing functionality and availability:
- Hardware and software systems installation and configuration;
- Implementation and verification of guards and data diode configuration to meet customer cross-domain data exchange requirements;
- Adaptation of release markings and/or email attachment types;
- Configuration of additional cross-domain flows;
- User and access management;
- Monitor system performance and availability;
- Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve application issues;
- Development of automation scripts to meet day to day system
administration tasks.
Updating of Guard and Data Diode software/patches:
- Monitor patch releases;
- Test new software and patches;
- Support A2SL process for approval of software updates;
- Installation and configuration of software and patch updates.
Documentation of Guards and Data Diode systems:
- Development of SOPs and other documentation for repetitive activities;
- Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
Operational support of Guards and Data Diodes:
- Technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues;
- Collaboration with other teams for a successful resolution;
- Provide technical support and guidance by answering end-user requests to identify issues in secure cross-domain data exchange.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years practical experience in cyber security or related field;
- Strong stakeholder management skills – can demonstrate evidence of developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels in an organization;
- Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations;
- Very good communication and analytical skills;
- Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security;
Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas:
- Linux System Administration (preferred RedHat Enterprise Linux);
- Scripting/Automation (Bash, Python, Ansible);
- Other Boundaries Protections Devices such as firewalls;
- System security, including hardening and SELinux;
- System monitoring and troubleshooting;
- Experience with network protocols and traffic analysis;
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues;
- LAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture;
- TCP/IP protocols and services.
Desirable:
- Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization;
- Understanding of Information Security Practices relating to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad.);
- A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 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 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.
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