C004120 Technician (Cyber Security) (NS) - FRI 16 Oct RELAUNCH

EMW, Inc.; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW, Inc. in Mons, Belgium, seeks a Technician (Cyber Security) for a 100% on-site role starting 9 November 2026. The position requires NATO SECRET clearance and involves 24/7 incident management, security monitoring, and PKI/certificate management for NATO and national agencies.

You will support cyber security incident response, monitor internet-facing services, manage SMC operations, and collaborate with ACO/ACT in an international mission environment.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance is required.
• Experience with information system engineering and maintenance – information security implementations.
• Familiar with NATO crypto operation standards and related equipment.
• Experience in developing and implementing computer security policies.
• Experience in evaluating and accrediting telecommunications and information systems.
• Experience in security requirements analysis.

Responsibilities

• Information Assurance incident management.
• 24/7 helpdesk service management.
• Manage Secure Management Centre (SMC) operations: key mgmt, access control, security monitoring.
• Provide NATO PKI user profile and certificate management support.
• Provide technical support to ACO, NATO Agencies and National MODs.
• Cyber Security 24/7 watch-keeping: handle advisories, incident reporting and liaison with CERTs.
• Support incident response and reporting activities.
• Disseminate cyber security updates and vulnerability information to CIS authorities.
• Monitor Internet email and Internet-facing websites for policy compliance.

Skills

NATO SECRET clearance

Linux knowledge

Cryptography basics

Information security concepts

PKI knowledge

Network security

Windows administration

Incident response

Router configuration

Cyber security monitoring

Job description

Deadline Date: Friday 16 October 2026

Requirement: Technician (Cyber Security)

Location: Mons, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 356.5

Required Start Date: 9 November 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:

• Information Assurance incident management;
• 24/7 helpdesk service management;
• Management of Secure Management Centre's (SMC) including: key management, access control management, security monitoring, IP crypto configuration management, error location and recovery, data base back up, alarm handling;
• Management of NATO Wide PKI user profiles, CA certificates, End-User certificates, other root CA domains certificates, CRLs and ARLs
• Provide technical support and assistance to ACO wide and NATO Agencies and National MODs
• Cyber Security 24/7 watch-keeping duties such as: receiving advisories from national and non-government CERTs, disseminating general incident related information to CIS operating authorities, providing technical support and assistance to NATO CIS operating authorities in respect to malicious code prevention, providing liaison with other CERTs, providing limited technical support and assistance to NATO CIS operating authorities in respect to intrusion detection, performing initial incident response, recovery, and reporting activities in support of operational NATO CIS, reporting incidents and vulnerabilities to the Cyber Security sections, coordinating the collection and processing of all cyber related information for NU, NR, MS and NS systems, providing centralized on line Vulnerability Assessment of remote networks and interfaces;
• Support incident response and reporting activities;
• Cyber Security Information Sharing Services - This Service provides the dissemination and/or production of different type of documents/updates such as: Cyber Security Daily news, Trend Micro Patterns, replication of Trend Micro Active Repository, McAfee updates, Juniper Signatures, ExtraDat, Cyber Defence SitRep Bulletins, NATO Identified Malware Black List (NIMBL);
• Internet e-mail and Internet-Facing Web Sites monitoring Service: Internet Facing Email Content Monitoring: Checking of all Inbound/Outbound Internet e-mail to ensure compliance with NATO and applicable local Security Polices; such checks include malicious code, executable content, encrypted content, SPAM, and Classified Data content;
• Internet Web Site monitoring - The ability to centrally monitor customer's Internet-facing Web Sites for unauthorised changes and to take appropriate reporting/remedial actions

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Experience with Information Systems Engineering and Maintenance – Information Security Implementation Computer Security;
• Specific experience: Must be familiar with the detailed and complex NATO standards for the operation of CRYPTO and the associated equipment that process and secure NATO classified information;
• Experience in development and implementation of computer security policies;
• Experience in evaluation and accreditation of telecommunications and information systems;
• Experience in security requirements analysis.
• Hold one or more of the following IT security qualifications/certifications: CCNA; ITIL foundation in IT Service Management; TCE 621 operator course; TCE 671 operator course
• Working knowledge Linux OS
• A good knowledge of Computer Security principles and procedures. Proficiency with Cryptography Technology. Knowledge of Internet Protocol based networks and components (routers and switches);
• Sound Telecommunications background with a minimum of three years' experience in the management or installation of data communications equipment;
• A good knowledge of public key infrastructure technology;
• Working knowledge of Crypto systems and techniques;
• Working knowledge of Router configuration;
• Familiar or proficient with NATO/National Crypto security policies and procedures;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications;
• Extensive experience in the analysis of risk and in the implementation and integration of Information Security protective measures;
• A high level of knowledge of network, system and application level troubleshooting techniques;Ability to use office automation tools to an advanced standard (MS Office Professional);
• A good familiarity and understanding of military communication systems and networks;
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Windows Administration techniques;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience of working in an international mission environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.