C005161 Network Security Tool Manager

h3Deadline Date /h3 pFriday 6 November 2026 /p h3Requirement /h3 pNetwork Security Tool Manager /p h3Location /h3 pMons, BE /p h3Full Time On-Site /h3 pYes /p h3Time On-Site /h3 p100% /p h3Total Scope of the request (hours) /h3 p400 /p h3Required Start Date /h3 p1 December 2026 /p h3End Contract Date /h3 p31 December 2026 /p h3Required Security Clearance /h3 pNATO SECRET /p h3Duties Role /h3 pWorking 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: /p h3Security Tool Operations Lifecycle Management /h3 ul liDeliver and maintain the network visibility and security monitoring capabilities required to support CSOC operations. /li liAct as a subject matter expert for the operation, configuration, and lifecycle management of security monitoring and packet capture technologies. /li liManage the lifecycle of security monitoring platforms, including deployment, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, obsolescence management, and decommissioning. /li liConfigure, maintain, and optimise monitoring, traffic aggregation, and packet capture technologies to support reliable data collection and analysis. /li liMonitor platform health, availability, data quality, retention, storage utilisation, and operational performance. /li liIdentify and address visibility gaps that may impact threat detection or security operations. /li liMaintain accurate documentation, architecture diagrams, inventories, operational procedures, and support information. /li liTroubleshoot Linux, network, connectivity, performance, and data collection issues across the security monitoring environment. /li /ul h3Continuous Improvement /h3 ul liSupport the design and implementation of security monitoring solutions that align with CSOC requirements. /li liSupport integration with wider security operations, analytics, and incident management capabilities. /li liWork with security analysts, detection engineering, and other stakeholders to improve monitoring coverage and support evolving detection requirements. /li liConduct capacity planning and scalability assessments to support future growth. /li liIdentify operational risks, improvement opportunities, and enhancements to increase reliability, visibility, and efficiency. /li liSupport compliance, audit, and assurance activities related to cyber defence technologies. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Engagement Project Support /h3 ul liProvide subject matter expertise and technical guidance on security monitoring, network visibility, packet capture, and data collection requirements. /li liSupport projects and initiatives by ensuring monitoring and visibility requirements are considered during design, implementation, and service transition. /li liSupport cabling, deployment planning, and site survey activities related to security monitoring and network visibility infrastructure. /li liCoordinate maintenance activities, vendor support engagements, and communications relating to platform status, risks, and improvement opportunities. /li liIf requested, participate in cyber defence related exercises supported by NCIA. /li liSupport the Defend Branch service delivery in the context of NCIA Enterprise Service Delivery Model and NCIA Customer Funded regime. /li liDeputise for higher grade staff, if required. /li liPerforms other duties as may be required. /li /ul h3Specific Working Conditions /h3 pThe 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 IT equipment for the processing of public and unclassified information in support of their duties, including the capability to participate in video meetings using Microsoft based collaboration tools. /p h3Skills, Knowledge Experience /h3 ul liThe candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance /li liA minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 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 NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years extensive and pr