PKI & Cryptography Specialist for NATO Cyber

Spektrum; Brussel; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum is seeking a PKI Specialist to join NATO-related projects in Brussels. The role focuses on public key infrastructure, cryptography, and supporting audits and governance for NATO cryptographic activities.

The successful candidate will coordinate policy documents, engage with working groups, and provide expertise across PKI architectures, post-quantum cryptography, and risk management in a large international environment. Full-time on-site in Brussels with potential travel.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management or related field.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication in an international setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policies and technical documents on NATO cryptography with a focus on PKI, coordinating approval through Working Groups and Committees.
• Provide expertise in cryptography, including post-quantum cryptography, and PKI in support of NATO and national initiatives.
• Analyse architectures and designs, run feasibility assessments of project proposals, and track delivery of PKI projects.
• Support audits of systems and entities, and contribute to risk management for NATO PKI activities.
• Organise events and meetings, act as secretary or staff support to working groups, and prepare and staff meeting records.
• Manage the cryptographic communities of interest portals and support internal and national representatives.
• Prepare presentations, speeches and speaking notes for senior officials.
• Provide executive advice to Staff Officers on relationships with NATO cryptographic stakeholders.
• Engage with industry to gather best practices and conduct market surveys when required.

Skills

Network security

PKI expertise

Cryptography

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Job description

Spektrum is seeking a PKI Specialist to join NATO-related projects in Brussels. The role focuses on public key infrastructure, cryptography, and supporting audits and governance for NATO cryptographic activities.

The successful candidate will coordinate policy documents, engage with working groups, and provide expertise across PKI architectures, post-quantum cryptography, and risk management in a large international environment. Full-time on-site in Brussels with potential travel.