CYBER SECURITY Guard and Diode Engineer

NCIM; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NCIM in Belgium seeks an experienced cyber security professional to manage cross-domain data exchange and system hardening across Linux environments. You will implement guards and data diode configurations, conduct testing, and develop automation scripts for daily administration tasks.

The role requires NATO Secret clearance, 3+ years in cyber security, strong Linux administration skills (Red Hat preferred), and hands-on experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible) and network security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years practical experience in cyber security or related field.
• 3+ years Linux system administration (Red Hat preferred).
• 3+ years scripting/automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• 3+ years experience with firewalls and boundary protections devices.
• 3+ years system security, including hardening and SELinux.
• 3+ years system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years experience with network protocols and traffic analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
• 3+ years LAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture.
• 3+ years TCP/IP protocols and services.
• Security certifications in cyber security (CISM, CISSP, GIAC).
• Bachelor's degree + 3 years post-related experience; or exceptional alternate credentials.
• Required NATO Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Central system administration and configuration of Guards and Data Diodes to ensure continuing functionality and availability.
• Hardware and software systems installation and configuration.
• Implementation and verification of guards and data diode configuration to meet cross-domain data exchange requirements.
• Adaptation of release markings and/or email attachment types.
• Configuration of additional cross-domain flows.
• User and access management.
• Monitor system performance and availability.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Development of automation scripts to meet day to day system administration tasks.
• Monitor patch releases.
• Test new software and patches.
• Support A2SL process for approval of software updates.
• Installation and configuration of software and patch updates.
• Development of SOPs and other documentation for repetitive activities.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
• Technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues.
• Collaboration with other teams for a successful resolution.
• Provide technical support and guidance by answering end-user requests to identify issues in secure cross-domain data exchange.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Scripting/Automation

Network Security

Firewalls

System Hardening

SELinux

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN Networking

Troubleshooting

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ansible

Job description

Duties

• Central system administration and configuration of Guards and Data Diodes to ensure continuing functionality and availability.
• Hardware and software systems installation and configuration.
• Implementation and verification of guards and data diode configuration to meet customer cross-domain data exchange requirements.
• Adaptation of release markings and/or email attachment types.
• Configuration of additional cross-domain flows.
• User and access management.
• Monitor system performance and availability.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Development of automation scripts to meet day to day system administration tasks.
• Monitor patch releases.
• Test new software and patches.
• Support A2SL process for approval of software updates.
• Installation and configuration of software and patch updates.
• Development of SOPs and other documentation for repetitive activities.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
• Technical support in troubleshooting infrastructure and operational issues.
• Collaboration with other teams for a successful resolution.
• Provide technical support and guidance by answering end-user requests to identify issues in secure cross-domain data exchange.

Requirement

• At least 3 years practical experience in cyber security or related field.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Linux System Administration (preferred RedHat Enterprise Linux).
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Scripting/Automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Other Boundaries Protections Devices such as firewalls.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: System security, including hardening and SELinux.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: System monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: Experience with network protocols and traffic analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: LAN/WAN networking including protocol network architecture.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (min 3 years) in the following areas: TCP/IP protocols and services.
• Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security.
• 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 NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.
• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret.

Preferences

• Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization.
• Understanding of Information Security Practices relating to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad).