Security Accreditation Specialist – Risk Assessment and Assurance

Jobtailor; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor in Brussels (Belgium) seeks a security accreditation expert to shape risk-based accreditation plans across large systems and complex environments. You will collaborate with security, engineering and project teams to document plans, conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with directives, policies and operating procedures.

Candidates should hold CISA or CISSP, with experience across major acquisitions and international environments.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline with two years of relevant experience or six years of progressive experience in lieu of the degree.
• Two years across accreditation of major system acquisition, risk assessment methods, and security component design/implementation.
• Working knowledge of policy framework and directives; English proficiency for risk reporting.

Responsabilités

• Identify applicable security directives and advise on application of security controls.
• Run security risk assessments for information systems and document mitigations.
• Plan and manage accreditation documentation including risk assessment reports and operating procedures.
• Witness testing and coordinate remediation plans with accrediting authorities.
• Represent the organization on accreditation matters.

Connaissances

Risk Assessment

Security Controls

Accreditation Docs

Technical Security Directives

System Lifecycle

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Six years of progressive experience in lieu of degree

CISA

CISSP

Description du poste

Contribute to solution architecture by identifying applicable security directives
Advise on the application and operation of physical, procedural and technical security controls
Run security risk assessments for communication and information systems, including threats, vulnerabilities, residual risk and mitigations
Identify risks in candidate technical architectures and propose alternatives or countermeasures
Scope, define and prioritise accreditation requirements and document supporting evidence
Work with stakeholders to prioritise requirements and resolve conflicts
Advise project and system managers throughout the system lifecycle, including project proposals and invitations to bid
Plan, request and manage accreditation documentation, including system descriptions, accreditation plans, risk assessment reports, security requirement statements, operating procedures, and test and verification plans
Witness security testing and agree remediation plans with the accrediting authority
Build working relationships with accreditation boards, national authorities, system operating authorities and internal support teams
Represent the organisation on accreditation matters

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university in a related discipline with two years of relevant experience behind it
• Exceptionally, around six years of progressive expertise in this kind of work can stand in place of the degree
• At least two years across each of the areas the post turns on: accreditation of major system acquisition or development projects in a large organisation; risk assessment methods and tooling; and the planning, design and implementation of security components
• Working knowledge of the organisation's security policy framework and its supporting directives
• Time spent in an international environment with both military and civilian colleagues
• A working picture of how the alliance's commands are organised
• Relevant certification such as CISA or CISSP
• English you can defend a risk position in, in writing and in front of a board
• Security clearance required, as indicated by the role title

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in security risk assessments, accreditation processes, and the implementation of security controls. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively advise stakeholders and represent the organization on accreditation matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Security Risk Assessment
• Accreditation Management
• CISA Certification
• CISSP Certification
• Security Policy Framework

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Risk Assessment Methods
• Security Controls Implementation
• Accreditation Documentation Management
• Technical Security Directives
• System Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Conflict Resolution
• Relationship Building
• Written Communication
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISA
• CISSP

Industry Keywords

• Security Clearance
• International Environment
• Military and Civilian Collaboration
• Accreditation Boards
• System Operating Authorities