C005310 Cyber Security Engineer (Security Accreditation) (NS) - THU 24 Sep

EMW; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW seeks a Cyber Security Engineer (Security Accreditation) to lead security accreditation activities for NATO CIS. The role is based in Brussels, onsite, with responsibilities spanning architecture, risk assessment, and integration of security controls throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a NATO SECRET clearance, a related bachelor's degree, and 2 years of post-related experience, or 6 years of equivalent expertise. Certifications such as CISA/CISSP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience (or 6 years with equivalent expertise).
• Certifications such as CISA or CISSP.
• Good knowledge and experience in Security Accreditation of major CIS acquisition projects.

Responsabilités

• Contributes to solution architectures by applying NATO security directives.
• Provides guidance on security controls and conducts risk assessments for CIS.
• Defines scoping, requirements and prioritisation for security accreditation.
• Witnesses security testing and coordinates remediation with SAA.

Connaissances

NATO SECRET clearance

Security risk assessment

Security accreditation

NATO security policy knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Outils

CISA

CISSP

Description du poste

Deadline Date: Thursday 24 September 2026

Requirement: Cyber Security Engineer (Security Accreditation)

Location: Brussels, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 278

Required Start Date: 30 October 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

Under the direction of Head of CIS Planning and Implementation Authority Team in CTO, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

Solution architecture:

• Contributes to the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas by identification of applicable NATO security directives

Cyber Security:

• Provides guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls
• Explains the purpose of security controls and performs security risk assessments for communication and information systems
• Identifies risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures
• Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures, which can mitigate identified risks

Requirements definition and management:

• Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities related to security accreditation
• Follows agreed standards and applies appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements related to security accreditation

User experience analysis:

• Works with stakeholders to prioritise requirements and resolve conflicts

Additional duties:

• Provide security accreditation advice and guidance to NCI Agency Project, System Managers during whole life cycle of NATO CIS, including providing inputs to Project Proposals and Invitations for Bid
• Conduct Security Risk Assessment in support of security accreditation of NATO CIS, in particular; identify level of threats and vulnerabilities for all assets comprising NATO CIS, derive residual risks and provide risk management recommendations
• Identify, plan, request and manage development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan, Security Risk Assessment Report, Security Requirement Statements, Security Operating Procedures, and Security Test and Verification Plan)
• Witness security testing (in accordance with STVP) and coordinate remediation plan with the relevant SAA
• Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders specifically the Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, NATO CIS Operational Authorities and NCI Agency organization units supporting security accreditation process
• Represent the Agency on security accreditation matters
• Stay abreast of technological developments relevant to the area of work
• Perform any other duties as may be required

Specific Working Conditions:

Working onsite - with a possibility of occasionally working from home. Weekly visit to other local offices (such as Braine-l'Alleud) is expected.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognized / certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience. 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 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 2 years) in Security Accreditation of major CIS acquisition and/or development projects for a large organization
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 2 years) in security risk assessment methodologies and tools
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 2 years) in planning, design and implementation of security components of major CIS
• Knowledge of NATO Security Policy and supporting directives
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including Allied Command Operations (ACO) and Allied Command Transformation (ACT)