Defensive Cyberspace Operations Lead

McBride International; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride International is seeking an Expert on Defensive Cyberspace Operations Management (DSO) to coordinate across NATO CyOC, JISD, NCIA and CDT, managing the full lifecycle of DCO activities from planning to follow-up within a multinational, defence-focused setting.

You will plan, execute, assess and report on DCO operations, work with NATO SMEs, draft technical and non-technical reports, deliver briefings to diverse audiences, and support risk management and incident response efforts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in defensive cyberspace operations in military or defence contexts.
• 3+ years project management experience across federated organizations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent English writing and briefing ability.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity policy and procedures in defence settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee DCO activities with NATO CyOC, JISD, NCIA and CDT.
• Draft clear technical and non-technical reports.
• Develop DCO plans and supporting processes.
• Coordinate with NATO SMEs to create red/blue pictures for DCO planning.
• Deliver presentations to diverse audiences to enable decision-making.
• Support DPCC meetings and CDT initiatives during the DCO lifecycle.

Skills

DCO planning

Project management

Incident management

Threat hunting

Adversary emulation

Technical reporting

English writing

Job description

McBride International is seeking an Expert on Defensive Cyberspace Operations Management (DSO) to coordinate across NATO CyOC, JISD, NCIA and CDT, managing the full lifecycle of DCO activities from planning to follow-up within a multinational, defence-focused setting.

You will plan, execute, assess and report on DCO operations, work with NATO SMEs, draft technical and non-technical reports, deliver briefings to diverse audiences, and support risk management and incident response efforts.