C005314 Senior Cyber Security Specialist

ppbDeadline Date: /b Thursday 10 September 2026 /ppbRequirement: /b Senior Cyber Security Specialist /ppbLocation: /b Mons, BE /ppbFull Time On-Site: /b Yes (See Specific Working Conditions below) /ppbTime On-Site: /b 100% /ppbTotal Scope of the request (hours): /b 395 /ppbRequired Start Date: /b 15 October 2026 /ppbEnd Contract Date: /b31 December 2026 /ppbRequired Security Clearance: /b NATO SECRET /ppbDuties Role: /b /ppUnder the direction of the Section Head of Cyber Enablement Service (CES) the contractor shall: /pulliInstallation, configuration and testing of firewalls, routers, switches, network proxies and VPN concentrators to maximise network efficiency and security in accordance with NCSC operational requirements. /liliInstallation, configuration and testing of vulnerability assessment tools, including Tenable Nessus. /liliInstallation, configuration and testing of computer forensic tools, including AccessData. /liliInstallation, configuration and testing of monitoring, detection and incident response tools and appliances, including RSA NetWitness and Splunk. /liliInstallation, configuration and testing of virtualisation and software-defined networking technologies. /liliImplementation and validation of security settings across Cisco, Juniper, Linux, Unix and Microsoft operating system environments. /liliAssessment of network performance, security and availability through continuous monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting using appropriate network management and security monitoring tools. /liliInvestigation of network faults, security incidents and performance issues, including the development and implementation of proposed improvements. /liliSupport to the integration of cyber security tools into existing and future NATO CIS environments. /liliConducting testing, validation and acceptance activities for deployed cyber security capabilities. /liliSupport to the development of technical documentation, including installation guides, configuration baselines, test plans, test reports, standard operating procedures and security hardening guides. /liliProvision of technical advice and recommendations on cyber security architecture, tool configuration, system integration and operational improvements. /liliSupport to vulnerability management activities, including scanning, analysis, reporting and remediation tracking. /liliSupport to incident response activities, including evidence collection, log analysis, forensic investigation and reporting. /liliCoordination with project managers, system engineers, network engineers, security architects and operational stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of cyber security capabilities. /liliEnsuring that implemented solutions comply with applicable NATO security policies, operational requirements and agreed technical standards. /liliSupport to handover to operations, including knowledge transfer, training support and preparation of operational documentation. /liliParticipation in technical meetings, reviews, workshops and coordination activities with NATO, national and industry stakeholders. /li /ulpbSpecific Working

Conditions:
/b The contractor may be permitted to perform work remotely, from a different NATO nation than the duty location, for up to a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of their total working time, subject to prior approval by their NCIA designated Resource Manager. /ppThe contractor may work from their home in the duty location subject to the NCIA teleworking policy and in coordination with their NCIA designated Resource Manager. /ppThe contractor may be required to travel to other NCIA locations for in-person or department meetings. In such cases the contractor will be reimbursed for travel costs according to NATO regulations for traveling on NATO duty. Each travel will be a maximum of 2 days lengths and happening no more than twice per month. Contractors traveling for work purposes shall initiate travel requests from their designated duty station only. /ppbSkills, Knowledge

Experience:
/b /pulliThe candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance /liliA minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience; /liliOr 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. /liliAt least 5 years practical experience in cyber security or related field, such as developing and maintaining cyber security solution architecture, developing or delivering capabilities and services in the area of Cyber security, or complex and demanding technical environments; /liliThe contracted individual shall have extensive knowledge and experience, preferably more than five years, in cyber security principles, best pract