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

EMW; Eigenbrakel; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW seeks a Systems Engineer (CIS Security Accreditation) to lead accreditation activities for NATO CIS. You will provide guidance during the full life cycle, conduct risk assessments, and develop required accreditation documents.

The role requires close collaboration with NDWC CIS Security Head, contractors, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will have active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in security accreditation, and solid experience in CIS

Qualifications

• Active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 3+ years experience required.
• 3+ years in security accreditation of CIS projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide security accreditation advice and guidance to project teams during the life cycle of NATO CIS.
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRA) and derive residual risks with mitigation recommendations.
• Identify and manage development of accreditation documents (SAP, SRA, SRSt, SecOPs, STVP, STVR).
• Draft template versions of SSRSs/SecOPs/STVPs/STVR and coordinate customer feedback.
• Witness security testing (STVP) and coordinate remediation with SAA.
• Maintain communications with Security Accreditation Boards and NATO authorities.
• Present final reports and act as focal point between NCI Agency and NATO SAAs.
• Provide inputs to project reports and briefings; stay updated on technical developments.

Skills

NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance

Security accreditation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

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).