Staff Support - Cryptographic Modernisation and Risks

Brevco Services; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NCIA Staff Support - Cryptographic Modernisation and Risks in Brussels, Belgium, seeks an expert in cryptography and security risk management to support NATO initiatives. You will draft approval documents, apply cryptographic knowledge, and integrate risk considerations into decision making.

Strong English and NATO clearance are mandatory. Join a multinational team to coordinate with stakeholders, manage cryptographic portals, and advise senior officials on policy and procurement topics.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field
• Demonstrated 5+ years in a post-related field
• Knowledge of network security principles and symmetric/asymmetric cryptography, incl. quantum threat
• Desirable NATO cryptographic experience incl. Type A algorithms and crypto procurement
• Experience with risk management in cryptography/cyber security, incl. artifacts and risk mitigation
• Knowledge of NATO internal structures and civil-military working practices desirable
• Excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+)
• Proven communication and negotiation skills in a large international environment
• Possession of a valid NATO security clearance

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft documents related to NATO cryptographic device approval and release processes
• Provide cryptography expertise in NATO and national initiatives
• Support NATO Enterprise Risk Management incl. cryptographic elements in risk analysis
• Manage organization of events and develop records of the meetings
• Prepare presentations, speeches and speaking notes for senior officials as directed
• Provide executive advisory to Staff Officers on NATO cryptographic stakeholders
• Manage cryptographic communities of interest portals and support external engagement

Skills

Cryptography knowledge

Risk management

NATO cryptography experience

English communication

Security clearance

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation skills

Education

University degree in Computer/Communication Science or related

Job description

Staff Support - Cryptographic Modernisation and Risks

IT Services

Type

Contract

Country

Belgium

City

Brussels

Security

Needed

Company

NCIA

Essential Qualifications/Experience

• 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
• 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
• Demonstrate experience with risk management as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields, including creation of related artifacts, estimation and evaluation methodologies, risk mitigation planning and escalation process
• Knowledge of NATO's internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience is desirable
• Possess 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
• Possession of a valid NATO security clearance required for the assignment

DUTIES/ROLE

• Prepare draft documents related to NATO cryptographic device approval and release processes
• Provide expertise in the field of cryptography in support of ongoing NATO and national initiatives
• Support NATO Enterprise Risk Management, considering and incorporating the cryptographic elements to risks analysis, to support informed decision making
• Manage organization of events and develop records of the meetings
• 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

• 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)
• 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)
• Demonstrate experience with risk management as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields, including creation of related artifacts, estimation and evaluation methodologies, risk mitigation planning and escalation process (Mandatory)
• Knowledge of NATO's internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience is desirable (Mandatory)
• Possess 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)
• Possession of a valid NATO security clearance required for the assignment (Mandatory)