Specialist Public Key Infrastructure

Brevco Services; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevco Services in Belgium is seeking a senior cryptography specialist to support NATO-related initiatives, focusing on PKI, post-quantum cryptography, and regulatory frameworks.

The role requires working with international stakeholders, coordinating working groups, and contributing to audits and risk management.

You will provide guidance to senior officials, organize events, and manage cryptographic communities of interest.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in post-related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network security and symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, including quantum threat.
• Strong PKI knowledge with RFCs and standards, with practical implementation or regulatory drafting experience.
• Desirable NATO-related cryptographic experience (Type A algorithms, military key distribution, NATO policies).
• Audit procedures, audits, and remediation planning experience.
• Experience with risk management in cryptographic or cyber security contexts.
• Knowledge of NATO internal structures and civil-military working practices.
• Excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+).
• Proven communication and negotiation skills in a large international environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft documents related to NATO cryptography focusing on PKI and coordinate approval through Working Groups and Committees.
• Provide expertise in cryptography (including post-quantum) in support of NATO and national initiatives.
• Manage organization of events and records of meetings.
• Act as a secretary or staff support for different working groups.
• Support audits of systems and entities within the Organization.
• Prepare presentations, speeches and notes for senior officials.
• Provide executive advice on relationships with NATO cryptographic stakeholders.
• Manage cryptographic communities of interest portals and external engagement.

Skills

Five+ years experience

Network security knowledge

Cryptography knowledge

Post-quantum cryptography

PKI knowledge

Audit procedures experience

Risk management in cryptography

NATO structures knowledge

English communication

Negotiation skills (international)

Education

University degree in Computer/Communication Science or Information Security

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
• · Has very good understanding of PKI, including applicable RFCs and other standards, backed with practical implementation experience and/or experience in drafting PKI regulatory frameworks
• · It is desirable that the contractor has 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
• · Possess experience in audit procedures, audit execution and post-audit remediation planning
• · Demonstrate experience with risk management, as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields
• · Knowledge of NATOs internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience
• · Excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+), with the ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly to a range of stakeholders
• · The contractor must have proven communication and negotiation skills matured within a large international environment

DUTIES/ROLE:

• · Prepare draft documents related to NATO cryptography with focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and coordinate their approval through dedicated Working Groups and Committees
• · Provide expertise in the field of cryptography (including post-quantum cryptography) and PKI in support of ongoing NATO and national initiatives
• · Manage organization of events and develop records of the meetings
• · Act as a secretary or staff support for different working groups
• · Support conducting audits of systems and entities within the Organization
• · Prepare presentations, speeches and speaking notes for senior officials as directed
• · Provide continuous and quality executive advice to the Staff Officers on the relationship with the NATO cryptographic stakeholders
• · Manage the cryptographic communities of interest portals and support external engagement

Job requirements

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

• • A university degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field (Mandatory)
• • Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in post-related field (Mandatory)
• • Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles network security and symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, including quantum threat to cryptography (Mandatory)
• • Has very good understanding of PKI, including applicable RFCs and other standards, backed with practical implementation experience and/or experience in drafting PKI regulatory frameworks (Mandatory)
• • It is desirable that the contractor has 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 (Mandatory)
• • Possess experience in audit procedures, audit execution and post-audit remediation planning (Mandatory)
• • Demonstrate experience with risk management, as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields (Mandatory)
• • Knowledge of NATOs internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience (Mandatory)
• • Excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+), with the ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly to a range of stakeholders (Mandatory)
• • The contractor must have proven communication and negotiation skills matured within a large international environment (Mandatory)