#NC25CSG186226 - CSU Brussels_Interim CIS Security Assistant - Closed
Deadline: February 19, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Job type: Contractor
Start date: April, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
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Monitoring and reporting on CIS security posture;
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Performing or supporting risk assessments, threat identification, and control evaluations;
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Assisting in the execution and documentation of STVPs;
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Registering, tracking, and escalating security incidents;
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Supporting vulnerability assessments and documentation;
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Accreditation documentation;
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Policy compliance;
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Technical risk discussions:
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Maintain readiness to support continuity planning, ITSCM, and disaster recovery;
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Liaise with other NATO security or technical teams as needed;
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Work on-site in a secure facility, with limited opportunity for remote work Education & Certifications;
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Vocational or secondary education in IT, cybersecurity, or related field;
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ITIL Foundation certification is required;
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(Desirable) Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM Ideal Interim Profile;
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Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented;
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Works independently with minimal supervision;
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Experience in sensitive or secure operational environments;
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Comfortable collaborating with military, civilian, or multinational teams;
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Quick learner able to absorb NATO-specific procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- 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;
- Security monitoring tools and reporting;
- Vulnerability management or patch tracking;
- Incident reporting/escalation;
- Documenting procedures and compliance support.
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