Senior Cyber Liaison Officer – NATO Cybersecurity

ph3Your role and responsibilities /h3 ul liMaintain oversight of current and future projects within the Cyberspace Programme, including capabilities, scope, timelines, and projected evolution /li liAct as a bridge between ACT and OCIO teams in Brussels and the US, helping activities converge and ensuring coordination across relevant meetings and work strands /li liReview roadmap and programme activities on a recurring basis to identify overlaps, gaps, conflicts, and coordination touchpoints /li liSupport de-confliction between the Cyberspace Programme and the Cyber Adaptation Roadmap, including coordination with NCIA where required /li liTrack actions and synchronization points across stakeholders and ensure follow-through where dependencies or conflicts arise /li liEngage with key stakeholders across ACT, OCIO, NATO HQ, NCIA, NSPA, and other relevant cyber/CIS communities /li liAttend relevant meetings and provide concise summaries and briefings to support leadership awareness and decision-making /li liMaintain regular contact with adjacent offices and branches to ensure broader alignment across cyber security and cyberspace activities /li liHelp identify and mitigate potential programme, schedule, technical, or organisational conflicts before they escalated /li /ul h3Desired skills experience (must-haves) /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field /li liPostgraduate education or professional certification in cyber security / information systems security, such as CISSP, GIAC, ISACA, CISM, or equivalent /li liAt least 5 years of experience in cyber security or cyberspace operations, applying cyber knowledge in complex systems environments /li liAt least 5 years of experience working on large-scale cyber or CIS projects at enterprise level /li liAt least 3 years of experience working in an international environment and building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups /li liDemonstrated experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments /li liWorking knowledge of NATO as an organisation, including its key entities and relationships across NATO HQ, OCIO, Strategic Commands, NCIA, and NSPA /li liStrong organisational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills /li liProven ability to mediate, de-conflict, and broker practical “win-win” solutions across competing stakeholder interests /li liConfidence working in ambiguous environments with limited direction, and willingness to engage proactively /li liFull professional fluency in English; strong written and spoken communication are essential /li liExcellent command of Microsoft Office tools and collaborative working environments /li liCitizen of a NATO member state /li liHolder of an active NATO or national SECRET clearance (or higher), or clearly eligible to hold one /li liAbility to work on-site in Brussels and travel without restriction across NATO nations as required /li /ul h3Any of the following would be a plus /h3 ul liPrior experience supporting NATO cyber adaptation, enterprise cyber security, or cyberspace capability development /li liExperience working directly with programme offices, requirement managers, implementation teams, or capability branches in defence environments /li liFamiliarity with Cyber Adaptation Roadmaps, capability roadmaps, or cross-organisational programme governance /li liExperience supporting senior-level coordination meetings, reporting, or decision support in security-sensitive environments /li liPrevious exposure to defence, government, or international institutional settings beyond NATO /li /ul h3We offer /h3 ul liA high-visibility role at the intersection of cyber security, programme coordination, and defence governance /li liDirect exposure to senior stakeholders across NATO cyber, CIO, and implementation communities /li liThe opportunity to contribute to mission-critical work improving alignment between current enterprise cyber efforts and future cyberspace capabilities /li liA dynamic international environment with real responsibility and impact from day one /li liThe chance to apply both your cyber expertise and your stakeholder management skills in a uniquely strategic setting /li /ul pNovaspace is the global leading consulting firm in the space sector. With a robust 40-year legacy of expertise in guiding private companies and government entities through strategic decision-making processes, Novaspace offers end-to-end consulting services, from project strategy definition to implementation, providing data-led perspectives on critical issues. Our mission is to empower clients with strategic and technical insights, enabling them to navigate and seize new opportunities within the rapidly evolving space sector. As a privately owned and fully independent organization, Novaspace presents an expanded portfolio of services, featuring combined expertise in management and technology consulting, top-tier executive summits, and market