Cell Head (Crypto Capability Validation)

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in Mons, Belgium you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is responsible for planning and executing all lifecycle management activities for cyber security. In executing this responsibility, NCSC provides specialist cyber security-related services covering the spectrum of scientific, technical, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and sustainment support, throughout the lifecycle of NATO Communications and Information Systems (CIS).

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Cell Head (Crypto Capability Validation) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Project planning, coordination, testing and resource management;
• Lead site surveys, integrations/installations and inspections of cryptographic systems for secure end to end services;
• Act as focal point for subject matter expertise, and helpdesk in support of cryptographic issues;
• Build and test prototype IA designs to support new/modified requirements such as deployable and static secure CIS;
• Advice and guidance to NCIA Project and System Managers during the whole life cycle of NATO CIS as well as providing subject matter related briefings and presentations.

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site.

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

•  A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 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 NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in the following areas:

ü  Planning, design and implementation of security components of major CIS;

ü COMSEC/INFOSEC engineering of information or communication systems, including fully up-to-date technical knowledge related to future developments in the field of COMSEC equipment and systems, as well as INFOSEC practices and familiarity with related international, commercial and industrial standards;

ü  Working experience in the Security Accreditation domain and change management related to acquisition and/or development projects for a large organization;

ü  Very good knowledge of modern communication and Internet Protocol (IP) based networking technologies and systems including security aspects;

ü  Extensive experience in the analysis of risks and the implementation and integration of INFOSEC protective measures;

ü  Working knowledge of the operation of communications systems and troubleshooting techniques, Crypto accounting and distribution systems.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
• 3 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances;
• Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
• Excellent private health insurance scheme;
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
• NATO Pension Scheme;
• Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more.

To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website. 

The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability. 

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.