C005161 Network Security Tool Manager

pPreviously submitted candidates were found non-compliant for the following reasons: /pulliCV does not show 2 years post-related experience. /liliCV hard to read, does not really answer any of the SoW requirements in an understandable and useful and understandable way. /liliInterviewed. No Linux experience, no experience with configuration of monitoring system. Limited experience with in-depth network troubleshooting and change management processes as well as datacenter/server-room work. /liliThis is a CV for a project manager, not a Security Tools manager. /liliOnly CISCO network experience in CV, nothing really security related. Does not meet the experience requirement. /liliDoes not meet the post-related experience requirement and written communication skills is not acceptable. /li /ulpDeadline Date: Friday 6 November 2026 /ppRequirement: Network Security Tool Manager /ppLocation: Mons, BE /ppFull Time On-Site: Yes /ppTime On-Site: 100% /ppTotal Scope of the request (hours): 400 /ppRequired Start Date: 1 December 2026 /ppEnd Contract Date: 31 December 2026 /ppRequired Security Clearance: NATO SECRET /ppDuties Role: /ppWorking under the direction of the Team Lead and the CSOC Section Head, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise cyber defense tools that support network security monitoring, threat detection, and threat hunting. As part of the CSOC section, the role acts as a subject matter expert for network visibility, security monitoring, and packet capture capabilities, ensuring platforms remain reliable, effective, and aligned with organizational security objectives. Roles duties are as follows: /ppSecurity Tool Operations Lifecycle Management /pulliDeliver and maintain the network visibility and security monitoring capabilities required to support CSOC operations. /liliAct as a subject matter expert for the operation, configuration, and lifecycle management of security monitoring and packet capture technologies. /liliManage the lifecycle of security monitoring platforms, including deployment, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, obsolescence management, and decommissioning. /liliConfigure, maintain, and optimize monitoring, traffic aggregation, and packet capture technologies to support reliable data collection and analysis. /liliMonitor platform health, availability, data quality, retention, storage utilization, and operational performance. /liliIdentify and address visibility gaps that may impact threat detection or security operations. /liliMaintain accurate documentation, architecture diagrams, inventories, operational procedures, and support information. /liliTroubleshoot Linux, network, connectivity, performance, and data collection issues across the security monitoring environment. /li /ulpContinuous Improvement /pulliSupport the design and implementation of security monitoring solutions that align with CSOC requirements. /liliSupport integration with wider security operations, analytics, and incident management capabilities. /liliWork with security analysts, detection engineering, and other stakeholders to improve monitoring coverage and support evolving detection requirements. /liliConduct capacity planning and scalability assessments to support future growth. /liliIdentify operational risks, improvement opportunities, and enhancements to increase reliability, visibility, and efficiency. /liliSupport compliance, audit, and assurance activities related to cyber defense technologies. /li /ulpStakeholder Engagement Project Support: /pulliProvide subject matter expertise and technical guidance on security monitoring, network visibility, packet capture, and data collection requirements. /liliSupport projects and initiatives by ensuring monitoring and visibility requirements are considered during design, implementation, and service transition. /liliSupport cabling, deployment planning, and site survey activities related to security monitoring and network visibility infrastructure. /liliCoordinate maintenance activities, vendor support engagements, and communications relating to platform status, risks, and improvement opportunities. /liliIf requested, participate in cyber defence related exercises supported by NCIA. /liliSupport the Defend Branch service delivery in the context of NCIA Enterprise Service Delivery Model and NCIA Customer Funded regime. /liliDeputize for higher grade staff, if required. /liliPerforms other duties as may be required. /li /ulpSpecific Working

Conditions:
The contractor may be required to travel to NCIA locations in support of operational duties. In such cases the contractor will be reimbursed for travel costs according to NATO regulations for traveling on NATO duty. Contractors traveling for work purposes shall initiate travel requests from their designated duty station only. Travel within the duty country is considered commuting. If working from a remote location, the contractor shall provide