C005456 Systems Engineer

h3Deadline Date: /h3 pMonday 19 October 2026 /p h3Requirement: /h3 pSystems Engineer (CIS Security Accreditation) /p h3Location: /h3 pBraine-l'Alleud, BE /p h3Full Time On-Site: /h3 pYes /p h3Time On-Site: /h3 p100% /p h3Total Scope of the request (hours): /h3 p200 /p h3Required Start Date: /h3 p30 November 2026 /p h3End Contract Date: /h3 p31 December 2026 /p h3Required Security Clearance: /h3 pNATO COSMIC TOP SECRET /p h3Duties Role: /h3 pUnder the direction of NDWC CIS Security Head but largely on their own initiative, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following: /p ul liProvide security accreditation advice and guidance to NCI Agency Project, System Managers and NCI Agency contractors during whole life cycle of NATO CIS; /li liConduct Security Risk Assessment (SRA) in support of security accreditation of NATO CIS, in particular; identify level of threats and vulnerabilities for all assets comprising NATO CIS, derive residual risks and provide risk management recommendations; /li liIdentify, plan, develop, request and manage development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Report, Security Requirement Statements(SRSt), Security Operating Procedures (SecOPs), Security Test and Verification Plan (STVP), and Security Test and Verification Report (STVR); /li liDraft versions of SSRSs/SecOPs/STVPs/STVR templates review where the contractor presents the draft documents to the customer, with the opportunity for the customer to provide feedback and implement uplifts; /li liWitness security testing (in accordance with STVP) and coordinate remediation plan with the relevant SAA; /li liBuild and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders, including Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, and NCI Agency organization units supporting security accreditation process; /li liConducts final documents review (after NSAB review) to present and deliver the final report to the customer; /li liAct as a focal point between NCI Agency and NATO SAAs; /li liRepresent NCI Agency on security accreditation matters; /li liProvide relevant inputs to various Project and NCI Agency reports; including Highlight reports, Exception reports, Portfolio Strategic plan etc.; /li liProvide subject matter related briefings and presentations; /li liStay abreast of technological developments relevant to the area of work; /li liRespond to certification inquiries; /li liDeputize for CIS Security Head, as required; /li liPerforms other duties as may be required by Line Management. /li /ul h3Specific Working

Conditions:
/h3 pThe current duty location is set to Braine L'Alleud, but will move to Brussels in the new NCIA HQ in 2027. /p h3Travel: /h3 pThe incumbent might need to travel twice a month to NATO HQ or Mons. /p h3Skills, Knowledge

Experience:
/h3 ul liThe candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance /li liA minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience; /li liOr 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 NCI Agency, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post. /li liGood knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in Security Accreditation of major CIS acquisition and/or development projects for a large organization; /li liGood knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in security risk assessment methodologies and tools; /li liGood knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in planning, design and implementation of security components of major CIS. /li /ul h3Desirable Experience and

Education:
/h3 ul liMaster's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline; /li liKnowledge of NATO Security Policy and supporting directives; /li liKnowledge of PILAR risk assessment tool; /li liPrior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements; /li liKnowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including Allied Command Operations (ACO) and Allied Command Transformation (ACT). /li /ul