Specialist Public Key Infrastructure

Vector Synergy; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Synergy is seeking a senior cryptography specialist with a university degree in a related field to support NATO cryptography initiatives. The role focuses on PKI, post-quantum cryptography, and coordinating expert input through NATO working groups.

The candidate will prepare draft NATO cryptography documents, provide technical PKI guidance for national initiatives, and help manage events with detailed meeting records. Extensive knowledge of military cryptography practices is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a post-related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network security and cryptography, including quantum threats.
• Experience with NATO cryptographic issues, Type A algorithms, and military key distribution.
• Familiarity with NATO policies on cryptography procurement and civil-military working practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing draft documents related to NATO cryptography with a PKI focus and coordinating approval through Working Groups and Committees.
• Providing expertise in cryptography, including post-quantum cryptography, and PKI for NATO and national initiatives.
• Managing the organization of events and developing records of meetings.

Skills

Network security

Cryptography

Post-quantum crypto

NATO cryptography experience

Military key distribution

Education

University degree in Computer/Communication Science or related field

Job description

• A university degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field ;
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in post-related field ;
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles network security and symmetric and asymmetric cryptography; including quantum threat to cryptography .
• H as previous experience with NATO-related cryptographic issues, such as the use of Type A algorithms, symmetric key distribution in a military environment and NATO policies on cryptography and cryptography procurement ;
• Knowledge of NATO’s internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience .

Duties/role:

• Preparing draft documents related to NATO cryptography with a focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and coordinating their approval through dedicated Working Groups and Committees ;
• Providing expertise in the field of cryptography, including post-quantum cryptography, and PKI in support of ongoing NATO and national initiatives ;
• Managing the organization of events and developing records of meetings.