Engineer (Vulnerability Mitigation)

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 Vulnerability Mitigation Engineer who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Security settings development (write and review documentation);
• Production and management of Security Hardening, Configuration and Installation guidelines. Mostly, but not limited to, the following areas:

o   Windows-based client and server applications;

o   Cloud Management and Services;

o   Industry leading Virtualisation and Containerisation products;

o   Network infrastructure and network services.

• Support NCI Agency CIS Support Units and other NATO entities and customers in the process of vulnerability management.

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:

• 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 progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
• Extensive knowledge of Cloud System Security Services and Configuration;
• Experience in modern CIS secure deployment and configuration troubleshooting;
• Experience in the contextual interpretation of Vulnerability Assessments results;
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications acquired through a blend of academic or professional training coupled with practical professional experience;
• Excellent communication skills with respect to briefing/presenting, report writing & mediation;
• Proven ability to write clear and structured technical reports including executive summary, technical findings and remediation plan for several different audiences;
• Proven, professional experience and expert knowledge in at least three of the following:

o   Enterprise system administration experience of Windows Active Directory concepts and architecture, with emphasis on security endpoint systems;

o   Private and public cloud security;

o   Light virtualisation/container security concepts;

o   Enterprise system administration experience of VMWare vSphere environment and architecture, with emphasis on security concepts design and implementation;

o   Network Services Security as well as Enterprise Network Infrastructure security including Switches, Routers configuration, Firewalls and IDS systems management.

• 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.