Solutions and Roadmaps Section Head

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 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 Solutions and Roadmaps Section Head who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Support the vision and mission of the NCSC and ensure NCSC technical adherence to broader NCI Agency initiatives under the direction and guidance of the NCI Agency Segment Architect (Cyber);
• Work hand in hand with NCSC Service Owners on evolution of NCSC services and leading development of Cybersecurity Service Roadmaps, as well as owning / contributing to specific Roadmaps;
• Provide direction and guidance to staff working on products related to service roadmaps including architectural directives and architecture products; work hand in hand with the NCSC lead for design and implementation;
• Ensure awareness and anticipates potential business changes to be able to predict impact on capability and technology challenges; working hand in hand with the NCSC lead for research, policy and innovation;
• Provides direction and guidance to staff working on projects where Cyber Security is being evolved, uplifted or transformed;
• Lead the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets the strategic requirements of the business;
• Lead the development of architectures for complex solutions ensuring consistency with agreed requirements.

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:

• Master’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years post-related experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years post related experience;
• 5 years of experience in:

ü  Leading teams developing or delivering services in the area of cyber security;

ü  Complex and demanding technical environments;

ü  Managing cyber security projects and/or service portfolios.

• Development of technical requirements, system diagrams and other engineering products to aid Cybersecurity acquisition and procurement;
• Proven ability to deliver cyber security capabilities for industry, government, or military.
• Up to date knowledge and experience in the following areas:

ü  Design and implementation of cyber security capabilities and supporting infrastructure elements in an operational environment;

ü  Cryptographic technologies including key management;

ü  Identity and access management;

ü  Risk management.

• Knowledge in the following areas:

ü  Network monitoring and detection technologies;

ü  The design of cyber security capabilities on cloud infrastructure.

• Ability to apply architecture methodologies to express complex, systems of systems in architectural terms and models of varying detail;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Recognised track record in dealing with stakeholders, understanding their needs, problems, and requests and proposing constructive ways ahead;
• Proactive attitude in seeking and maintaining trust from stakeholders;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills;
• Excellent communication abilities in English, both written and verbal.

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 here via the NCI Agency career site.