Principal Technician (Cyber Security)

NATO; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent international security organization in Ulm, Germany, is seeking a Principal Technician (Cyber Security) to enhance IT services supporting NATO’s Digital Endeavour. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience in system security and knowledge of networking technologies such as firewalls and VPNs. Fluency in English is required. This role involves applying security controls, communicating risks, and developing training programs to promote cybersecurity awareness within the organization.

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years' experience with system security and cybersecurity governance.
• Knowledge of networking technologies including IPv4 and Firewalls.
• Experience with wireless LAN technologies and endpoint security.

Aufgaben

• Apply and maintain specific security controls as per policy.
• Communicate security risks to management.
• Design and develop security awareness training programs.

Kenntnisse

System security

Security architecture

Network security

Risk management

Security incident handling

Knowledge of security technologies

Fluency in English

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection Tools

VPN

Forensic tools

Jobbeschreibung

Who we are

For more than 70 years, NATO's mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO's airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber‑attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job

Based in Ulm, Germany, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO's Digital Endeavour. You will join CSU Brunssum which enables end‑to‑end CIS services as it installs, operates, maintains and supports the full range of CIS capabilities during peacetime, crisis and war throughout its allocated Area of Responsibility (AOR) and as otherwise directed.

Under the Command of CIS Support Unit (CSU) Brunssum as its Service Management Authority (SMA), the CIS Support Element (CSE) Ulm, located in Ulm, Germany, is responsible to manage, deliver and maintain assigned Communication and Information Systems (CIS) products and services for the Agency's customers during peacetime, crisis and war throughout its assigned AoR and as otherwise directed.

Principal Technician (Cyber Security)

• Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.
• Communicates security risks and issues to business managers and others.
• Follows standard approaches for the technical assessment of information systems against information assurance policies and business objectives.
• Implements routine accreditation decisions.
• Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organisation's planning and operations.
• Actively maintains knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms.
• Directs internal communications on existing and potential information security issues.
• Designs and develops information security awareness and training programs.
• Performs information gathering and research on key elements of IT security policies.
• Assists senior colleagues in identifying and analyzing critical issues in IT security policies.

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCIA career site.

About you

• At least 2 years' experience with system security, security architecture, network security, security governance, and risk management.
• Knowledge and working experience of security and networking technologies including IPv4, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, Proxy Servers, Intrusion Detection and Forensic tools.
• Experience with wireless LAN technologies and endpoint security of mobile devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones.
• Experience with security incident handling, interpretation of Cyber Security audit results.
• Experience conducting risk assessments.
• Experience as Crypto Custodian or Alternate Crypto Custodian in a NATO body or National Military Command.
• Fluency in English