DCO Tracking Support

Brevco Services; Henegouwen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevco Services is seeking an experienced vulnerability management professional to analyze security scan results, design remediation strategies, and drive data-driven reporting. You will own the data pipeline from scanner outputs to central repositories and dashboards.

The role requires deep knowledge of vulnerability management, SQL data modelling, and BI tools (Power BI or Grafana). Strong communication and English proficiency are essential for coordination across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience in vulnerability management.
• 3+ years testing and validating contracted deliveries meet security requirements.
• General knowledge of cyber security principles and technology.
• Knowledge of cyber security architectures and related domains.
• Experience with vulnerability scanners and output formats (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
• Experience building/operating data repositories and reporting pipelines for large scan data.
• Proficient in SQL for data modelling and querying.
• Advanced BI skills in Power BI or Grafana.
• Scripting in Python (Pandas/NumPy) or PowerShell.
• Strong ownership, independence and teamwork.
• Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills.
• English proficiency at or above NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3.
• Certifications in cyber security (CISM/CISSP/GIAC) and BI tools are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessment and technical analysis of vulnerability data.
• Develop remediation plans and provide guidance to system owners.
• Interpret findings and prioritise remediation efforts.
• Build and maintain vulnerability data architecture and dashboards (Power BI/Grafana).
• Automate ingestion of scan results into central database and dashboards.
• Coordinate remediation activities and issue weekly/monthly reports.
• Support stakeholders and coordinate with NCIA/NCSC as needed.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security testing

Cybersecurity principles

Cybersecurity architectures

Vulnerability scanners

Data repositories

SQL

Power BI

Grafana

Python (Pandas/NumPy)

PowerShell

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

English proficiency

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Qualys

OpenVAS

Power BI

Grafana

PostgreSQL

MS SQL

Python

PowerShell

Job description

• 5+ years of practical experience in vulnerability management, with proven experience within the last 6 months
• 3+ years of experience in testing and validating that contracted deliveries meet the security requirements and fulfil the intended use cases
• General knowledge of cyber security principles, best practices, concepts and technology
• Knowledge of cyber security architectures, including boundary protection, encryption, identity and access management, monitoring and detection, incident response, vulnerability assessments and risk management
• Practical experience with vulnerability scanners and their output formats, such as Tenable Nessus, Qualys or OpenVAS
• Demonstrated experience in building and operating data repositories and reporting pipelines for large volumes of security scan data
• Database skills: proficiency in SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL, MS SQL) for data modelling, querying and storing large datasets of scan results
• BI tools: advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI (data modelling, DAX) OR Grafana (connecting to SQL data sources, visualising time-series data)
• Scripting proficiency in Python (Pandas/NumPy) or PowerShell for parsing scan logs and automating data entry
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and strong motivation to accomplish them to the end, working both independently and within a team
• Very good communication, analytical and writing skills
• Language proficiency in English: meet or exceed the NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3 "Professional Proficiency"
• Training/certifications:
  • Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security certifications
  • Relevant certifications in data analytics or business intelligence, such as Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or Grafana Certified Professional, are an advantage

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Familiarity with NATO security policy and supporting directives
• Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization
• 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 candidates 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

DUTIES/ROLE:

• Perform security assessment and technical analysis, including but not limited to:
  • Analyse the results of the vulnerability assessments on a weekly basis
  • Prepare, for every assessment report, a remediation plan and provide it to the appropriate technical point of contact
  • Interpret complex technical findings and provide remediation support to system administrators
  • Assess the technical impact of the vulnerabilities in order to prioritise remediation
  • Provide technical guidance, on a weekly basis, on the hardening measures required at operating system, database and network level
• Build and maintain the vulnerability data architecture and visualisation ecosystem, including but not limited to:
  • Design, build and maintain a relational database or structured data repository aggregating raw vulnerability scan data from the various sources
  • Automate the ingestion of scan results into the central database (data pipeline)
  • Develop and maintain dynamic dashboards, using data visualisation and analytics platform such as Power BI or Grafana
  • Create visualisations for vulnerability metrics supporting operational and management reporting
  • Maintain and update the database and the dashboards on a weekly basis
• Perform remediation tracking and site coordination, including but not limited to:
  • Act as the technical point of contact for remediation towards site administrators and system owners
  • Monitor and maintain the tracking of remediation activities
  • Produce weekly and monthly reports for the various stakeholders
  • Chair technical coordination meetings with site administrators in order to resolve remediation roadblocks
• Execute coordination and information gathering activities within NCSC, NCIA and with stakeholders in support of the above activities, and provide at the end of the period of performance a closure report summarising at high level the activities carried out

Job requirements

All the mandatory requirements have to be met in order to apply.

• 5+ years of practical experience in vulnerability management, with proven experience within the last 6 months (Mandatory)
• 3+ years of experience in testing and validating that contracted deliveries meet the security requirements and fulfil the intended use cases (Mandatory)
• General knowledge of cyber security principles, best practices, concepts and technology (Mandatory)
• Knowledge of cyber security architectures, including boundary protection, encryption, identity and access management, monitoring and detection, incident response, vulnerability assessments and risk management (Mandatory)
• Practical experience with vulnerability scanners and their output formats, such as Tenable Nessus, Qualys or OpenVAS (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience in building and operating data repositories and reporting pipelines for large volumes of security scan data (Mandatory)
• Database skills: proficiency in SQL (e.g. PostgreSQL, MS SQL) for data modelling, querying and storing large datasets of scan results (Mandatory)
• BI tools: advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI (data modelling, DAX) OR Grafana (connecting to SQL data sources, visualising time-series data) (Mandatory)
• Scripting proficiency in Python (Pandas/NumPy) or PowerShell for parsing scan logs and automating data entry (Mandatory)
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and strong motivation to accomplish them to the end, working both independently and within a team (Mandatory)
• Very good communication, analytical and writing skills (Mandatory)
• Language proficiency in English: meet or exceed the NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3 Professional Proficiency (Mandatory)
• Relevant certifications in cyber security, such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or GIAC Security certifications (Mandatory)
• Relevant certifications in data analytics or business intelligence, such as Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300) or Grafana Certified Professional, are an advantage (Mandatory)
• Familiarity with NATO security policy and supporting directives (Nice to have)
• Experience in working for or supporting a military or governmental organization (Nice to have)
• Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience (Nice to have)
• Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidates 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 (Nice to have)