Senior Cyber Security Engineer

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 (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, 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 NCIA, 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 The Hague, Netherlands 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 Senior Cyber Security Engineer who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Provide SME and/or technical leadership support to projects where cybersecurity is being evolved, uplifted, or transformed;
• Represent the NCIA / NCSC in working groups and forums;
• Produce cyber security engineering artefacts and deliverables such as use cases, user scenarios, requirements, technical proposals, cost estimates and Statements of Work (SOW) for industry contracts;
• Participate as required in planning, and execution of experimental and scientific Programmes of Work;
• Work with industry as per the design and implementation of cyber security systems to ensure uplift of cyber security services;
• Give scientific briefings and presentations, write and/or review scientific reports and articles for publication.

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 3 years of 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 of extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
• Proven ability to deliver cybersecurity Research and Development (R&D) or implementation projects for industry, government, or military;
• Up to date knowledge and experience in the following areas:

ü  Design and implementation of cyber security capabilities;

ü  Cryptographic methodologies including key management, security protocols and post-quantum cryptography;

ü  Cryptographic algorithms and implementation of cryptographic technologies;

ü  Zero Trust enablers, including identity and access management and risk management;

ü  Applications of AI to cybersecurity and the security of AI systems.

• Knowledge in the following areas:

ü  Monitoring and detection technologies;

ü  Cloud security, virtualization security and the security of next generation networks.

• Ability to apply architecture methodologies to express complex, systems of systems in architectural terms and models of varying detail;
• Confirmed track record in innovation activities, including transition to operations;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

The desirable attributes for this role include:

• Knowledge of Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures;
• Experience in the design and implementing Public Key Infrastructures (PKI);
• Experience in the design and deployment of network segmentation (e.g. firewalls) and cross domain solutions (e.g. information exchange gateways);
• Valid cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.).

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 NCIA and our work, please visit our website. 

The NCIA 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 NCIA career site.