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).

You will join NCSC’s Transformation Branch which leads the development of new capabilities and innovation in cyber security.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Senior Cyber Security Engineer who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Support the vision and mission of the NCSC and ensuring NCSC technical adherence to broader NCIA initiatives;

• Provide architectural direction and guidance to projects in order to ensure coherent cyber security service delivery;

• Contribute to enterprise and business architecture activities supporting business strategy;

• Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies;

• Contribute to the evolution of NCSC services by developing and maintaining service roadmaps in support of planned and required service improvement.

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

About you:

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

• 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;

• At least 3 years practical experience in cyber security or related field, such as developing and maintaining cyber security solution architecture, developing or delivering capabilities and services in the area of Cyber security, or complex and demanding technical environments.

• Extensive practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and potential security threats.

• Development of technical requirements, system diagrams and other engineering products to aid cyber security acquisition and procurement.

• Proven experience and 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;

ü Zero Trust principles and architectures.

• Knowledge in the following areas:

ü Network monitoring and detection technologies;

ü The design of cyber security capabilities on cloud infrastructure;

ü Opportunities and risk of utilisation of emerging and disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.

• Ability to apply architecture methodologies to express complex, systems of systems in architectural terms and models of varying detail.

• 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.

• Very good communication and analytical skills.

• Experience leading small teams.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;

• 5 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.