C005299 CDSA Senior Engineer

ph3Deadline Date: Thursday 10 September 2026 /h3h3Requirement: CDSA Senior Engineer /h3h3Location: Mons, BE /h3h3Full Time On-Site: Yes (See Specific Working Conditions below) /h3h3Time On-Site: 100% /h3h3Total Scope of the request (hours): 395 /h3h3Required Start Date: 15 October 2026 /h3h3End Contract Date: 31 December 2026 /h3h3Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET /h3h3Duties Role: /h3pWe are looking for a hands‑on Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Defence Situational Awareness (CDSA) platform. /ppThe role combines technical development work (mainly in Splunk) with operational support and close coordination with both the development contractor and CyOC users. The role requires strong ownership, the ability to translate operational requirements into technical solutions, and a proactive approach to improving the platform. /ppUnder the direction of the DICE Team Lead the contractor shall: /ph3Technical Development Maintenance /h3ulliDesign, develop and maintain CDSA dashboards, visualizations, and user interface components in Splunk. /liliBuild and optimize data models, KVStore collections, scheduled searches, macros and related Splunk objects. /liliImplement enhancements and defect fixes based on operational priorities and user feedback. /liliSupport the integration of new data sources and tools into CDSA (e.g. PLM, ACPV, Cribl, etc.). /liliDevelop automation and supporting scripts (Python, Bash or similar). /li /ulh3Operational Support CyOC Coordination /h3ulliProvide day‑to‑day technical and operational support to Cyber Operations Centre (CyOC) users. /liliAct as a technical bridge between CyOC operational needs and the development contractor (Infigo/King ICT). /liliGather, prioritize and translate user feedback into clear technical requirements. /liliValidate and test contractor deliverables before production deployment. /liliSupport Early Life Support (ELS) activities for new features and releases. /li /ulh3Platform Health Continuous Improvement /h3ulliMonitor dashboard performance, data quality, and overall platform health. /liliIdentify and drive improvements to existing dashboards, data pipelines and platform functionality. /liliContribute to the technical roadmap and evolution of the CDSA platform. /li /ulh3Specific Working

Conditions:
/h3p 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. /ppThe 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 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. /ph3Skills, Knowledge

Experience:
/h3ulliThe 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 3 years practical and hands‑on experience in Splunk (dashboard development, data models, KVStore, macros, scheduled searches). /liliAt least 3 years practical and hands‑on experience in Splunk UI development and visualization best practices. /liliAt least 3 years practical and hands‑on experience in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar). /liliAt least 3 years practical and hands‑on experience in interacting with REST APIs or similar /liliAt least 3 years practical and hands‑on experience in interacting with Databases /liliSolid understanding of cybersecurity concepts (vulnerability management, threat intelligence, incident management). /liliProven ability to balance operational support with hands‑on development /liliGood communication and analytical skills — able to translate technical topics for operational users and vice versa. /liliStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills. /liliAbility to work operationally with end users while also performing technical development work. /liliLanguage proficiency in English: meet or exceed the NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3 “Professional Proficiency”. /li /ulh3Education, Experience and Training