C005456 Systems Engineer (CIS Security Accreditation) (CTS) - MON 19 Oct

EMW, Inc.; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer (CIS Security Accreditation) to lead security accreditation for NATO CIS programs. The role works under the NDWC CIS Security Head and collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure full compliance and timely documentation.

You will perform risk assessments, draft SAP/SRA, SSRS/SecOPs/STVPs, and witness tests. Travel up to twice monthly to NATO HQ or Mons may be required; relocation to Brussels is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 3 years post-related experience.
• Security accreditation experience for CIS acquisition/development projects in a large organization.

Responsabilités

• Provide security accreditation advice to projects during the life cycle of NATO CIS.
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments and derive residual risks with mitigation recommendations.
• Develop and manage accreditation documents (SAP, SRA, SRSt, SecOPs, STVP, STVR).
• Witness security testing and coordinate remediation plans with the SAA.
• Communicate with Security Accreditation Boards, NATO authorities, and internal units.

Connaissances

COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Outils

PILAR risk assessment tool

Description du poste

Deadline Date:

Monday 19 October 2026

Requirement:

Systems Engineer (CIS Security Accreditation)

Location:

Braine-l'Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site:

Yes

Time On-Site:

100%

Total Scope of the request (hours):

200

Required Start Date:

30 November 2026

End Contract Date:

31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance:

NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET

Duties & Role:

Under the direction of NDWC CIS Security Head but largely on their own initiative, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• Provide security accreditation advice and guidance to NCI Agency Project, System Managers and NCI Agency contractors during whole life cycle of NATO CIS;
• Conduct Security Risk Assessment (SRA) 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, develop, request and manage development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Report, Security Requirement Statements(SRSt), Security Operating Procedures (SecOPs), Security Test and Verification Plan (STVP), and Security Test and Verification Report (STVR);
• Draft versions of SSRSs/SecOPs/STVPs/STVR templates review where the contractor presents the draft documents to the customer, with the opportunity for the customer to provide feedback and implement uplifts;
• Witness security testing (in accordance with STVP) and coordinate remediation plan with the relevant SAA;
• Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders, including Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, and NCI Agency organization units supporting security accreditation process;
• Conducts final documents review (after NSAB review) to present and deliver the final report to the customer;
• Act as a focal point between NCI Agency and NATO SAAs;
• Represent NCI Agency on security accreditation matters;
• Provide relevant inputs to various Project and NCI Agency reports; including Highlight reports, Exception reports, Portfolio Strategic plan etc.;
• Provide subject matter related briefings and presentations;
• Stay abreast of technological developments relevant to the area of work;
• Respond to certification inquiries;
• Deputize for CIS Security Head, as required;
• Performs other duties as may be required by Line Management.

Specific Working Conditions:

The current duty location is set to Braine L'Alleud, but will move to Brussels in the new NCIA HQ in 2027.

Travel:

The incumbent might need to travel twice a month to NATO HQ or Mons.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance
• A minimum requirement of 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 NCI Agency, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in Security Accreditation of major CIS acquisition and/or development projects for a large organization;
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in security risk assessment methodologies and tools;
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in planning, design and implementation of security components of major CIS.

Desirable Experience and Education:

• Master's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline;
• Knowledge of NATO Security Policy and supporting directives;
• Knowledge of PILAR risk assessment tool;
• 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).