Expert on Defensive Cyberspace Operations Management DSO

Brevco Services; Henegouwen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NCIA in Mons, Belgium, is seeking an Expert on Defensive Cyberspace Operations Management (DSO) to lead planning and execution of military-focused DCO activities. The role involves coordinating with NATO SMEs, developing DCO plans, and delivering actionable remediation strategies.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in defensive cyberspace operations and 3+ years in federated project management, with strong communication skills. NATO experience and security certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years direct experience in defensive cyberspace operations in military environments.
• 3+ years project management experience coordinating planning, execution and remediation in federated setups.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Nice to have: Cyber security certifications (CISM, CISSP) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee advanced DCO activities including threat hunting and adversary emulation.
• Draft clear, concise technical and non-technical reports.
• Collaborate with NATO SMEs to develop red/blue pictures for DCO plans.
• Develop DCO plans, supporting processes and procedures.
• Create actionable remediation plans from DCO lessons learned.
• Prepare and present to technical and non-technical audiences to enable decision making.
• Coordinate DPCC work and communications among NATO Enterprise stakeholders.
• Support DPCC meetings and CDT initiatives during DCO lifecycle.
• Liaise with CyOC, NCIA and stakeholders for cyberspace activities in DCO context.
• Assist NATO Enterprise Incident Manager with cybersecurity incident response during DCOs.
• Support risk management coordination with NATO CRMG and BCISOA.

Skills

DCO operations

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Expert on Defensive Cyberspace Operations Management DSO

IT Services

Type

Contract

Country

Belgium

City

Mons

Security

Needed

Company

NCIA

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• · 2+ years of direct experience in defensive cyberspace operations focusing on the planning and conducting operations in military focused environments encompassing activities such as advanced technical operations, incident response, threat hunting, adversary emulation, etc
• · 3+ years proven project management experience working with different organizations within a federated environment in the coordination of planning, execution and technical remediation activities; The contractor must have excellent communication and negotiation skills

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• · Previous NATO experience in one or more of the fields of cybersecurity, cyber defence, cyberspace operations, cyber risk management or cyber incident management
• · Cyber security certifications such as CISM, CISSP or equivalent post-graduate degree in cybersecurity

DUTIES/ROLE:

• · Plan, coordinate and oversee advanced technical DCO, incorporating activities such threat hunting activities, adversary emulation and deception technologies:
• ü Draft clear and concise technical and non-technical reports
• ü Working with NATO SMEs, develop relevant red and blue pictures in support of developing DCO plans
• ü Develop DCO plans, supporting processes and procedures
• ü Develop effective and actionable remediation plans based on lessons identified captured through DCO execution
• ü Prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, in order to facilitate consensus building and decision-making
• ü Coordinate the work of the DPCC, ensuring appropriate communication and cooperation amongst the relevant NATO Enterprise stakeholders
• ü Support the DPCC meetings, in working level and principals level format, facilitating discussions, leading CDT initiatives and providing advice during the DCO lifecycle
• ü Liaise with CyOC, NCIA and other stakeholders for the planning and coordination of any cyberspace activities in the context of DCOs
• ü Support the NATO Enterprise Incident Manager in the coordination and assessment of cybersecurity incident response activities in relation to ongoing DCOs
• ü Support the risk management and decision making processes, coordinating with the NATO Cyber Risk Management Group (CRMG) and the NATO Board of CISOA (BCISOA)

Job requirements

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

• • 2+ years of direct experience in defensive cyberspace operations focusing on the planning and conducting operations in military focused environments encompassing activities such as advanced technical operations, incident response, threat hunting, adversary emulation, etc (Mandatory)
• • 3+ years proven project management experience working with different organizations within a federated environment in the coordination of planning, execution and technical remediation activities (Mandatory)
• The contractor must have excellent communication and negotiation skills (Mandatory)
• • Cyber security certifications such as CISM, CISSP or equivalent post-graduate degree in cybersecurity (Nice to have)