Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC)

Spektrum; Brussel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum, supporting NATO NCIA projects in Brussels, seeks skilled cybersecurity professionals for 2nd-level security operations. You will monitor security, respond to incidents, and enhance defensive capabilities across classified networks, reporting to the security team.

Ideal candidates possess 1+ year in CIS security, Windows/Linux experience, SIEM and vulnerability assessment skills, and strong English. Travel to NATO sites may be required; on-site work in Belgium is essential.

Qualifications

• Higher secondary education with related experience in CIS security.
• At least 1 year in Windows and Linux operating systems and IP networking.
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection, and security tools.
• Experience in Security Operations Centre processes and procedures.
• Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, log fusion and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd-level security monitoring and incident response.
• Conduct security testing, verification, scanning, and monitoring of networks.
• Update, baseline, improve and document cybersecurity capabilities.
• Report on the security posture and flag discoveries to the security team.
• Support monitoring, analysis, and modification of security services.
• Identify, describe and resolve technical issues and network anomalies.
• Support operational deployments and occasional business travel when required.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Windows OS

Linux OS

Firewalls

Intrusion detection

SIEM

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Log analysis

Network troubleshooting

English proficiency

NATO policies

Education

Higher secondary education

Tools

Firewall technologies

Proxies

Guard technology

SIEM tools

Scanning tools

Job description

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID –BICES-0001

RoleBackground

Working under the unit chief and alongside security officers and engineers, you will provide second-level support for complex cybersecurity activities, covering security monitoring and incident response across classified networks.

RoleDuties and Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd-level support for security monitoring and incident response
• Carry out day-to-day security testing, verification,scanningand monitoring of network security capabilities
• Update, baseline, improve and document the cybersecurity capabilities in place
• Report on the security posture of the networks and flag discoveries to the security team
• Contribute to monitoring,analysisand modification of security services
• Identify,describeand resolve computer and network anomalies
• Support operational deployments and occasional business travel whenrequired

EssentialSkills,Experienceand Certifications

• Higher secondary education with at least 3 years of related experience, including at least 1 year in CIS security
• At least 1 year of experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, update serviceplatformsand IP-based networking
• At least 1 year of experience withfirewalland intrusion detection technologies
• At least 1 year of experience with security tools such as firewalls, proxies, guard technology, SIEM and scanning tools
• At least 1 year of experience in Security Operations Centre processes and procedures
• At least 1 year of experience in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, logfusionand log analysis
• Ability toidentify, assess and resolve technical issues and network anomalies
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Advanced English
• Knowledge of NATO security policies and supporting directives
• Experience in a multinational environment
• Familiarity with NATO structure and procedures
• Experience with source verification, data fusion, qualityanalysisand threat actor profiling

Working Policy

• Full-time on-site. Work outside standard office hours may berequired.

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may berequired

Security Clearance

• Valid NationalTop Secretor NATOCosmicSecretpersonal security clearance