Specialist Public Key Infrastructure

• · A university degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field
• · Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in post-related field
• · Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles network security and symmetric and asymmetric cryptography; including quantum threat to cryptography
• · Has very good understanding of PKI, including applicable RFCs and other standards, backed with practical implementation experience and/or experience in drafting PKI regulatory frameworks
• · It is desirable that the contractor has previous experience with NATO-related cryptographic issues, such as the use of Type A algorithms, symmetric key distribution in a military environment and NATO policies on cryptography and cryptography procurement
• · Possess experience in audit procedures, audit execution and post-audit remediation planning
• · Demonstrate experience with risk management, as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields
• · Knowledge of NATOs internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience
• · Excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+), with the ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly to a range of stakeholders
• · The contractor must have proven communication and negotiation skills matured within a large international environment

DUTIES/ROLE:

• · Prepare draft documents related to NATO cryptography with focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and coordinate their approval through dedicated Working Groups and Committees
• · Provide expertise in the field of cryptography (including post-quantum cryptography) and PKI in support of ongoing NATO and national initiatives
• · Manage organization of events and develop records of the meetings
• · Act as a secretary or staff support for different working groups
• · Support conducting audits of systems and entities within the Organization
• · Prepare presentations, speeches and speaking notes for senior officials as directed
• · Provide continuous and quality executive advice to the Staff Officers on the relationship with the NATO cryptographic stakeholders
• · Manage the cryptographic communities of interest portals and support external engagement

Job requirements

All the mandatory requirements have to be met in order to apply.

• • A university degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field (Mandatory)
• • Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in post-related field (Mandatory)
• • Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles network security and symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, including quantum threat to cryptography (Mandatory)
• • Has very good understanding of PKI, including applicable RFCs and other standards, backed with practical implementation experience and/or experience in drafting PKI regulatory frameworks (Mandatory)
• • It is desirable that the contractor has previous experience with NATO-related cryptographic issues, such as the use of Type A algorithms, symmetric key distribution in a military environment and NATO policies on cryptography and cryptography procurement (Mandatory)
• • Possess experience in audit procedures, audit execution and post-audit remediation planning (Mandatory)
• • Demonstrate experience with risk management, as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields (Mandatory)
• • Knowledge of NATOs internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience (Mandatory)
• • Excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+), with the ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly to a range of stakeholders (Mandatory)
• • The contractor must have proven communication and negotiation skills matured within a large international environment (Mandatory)