Principal Technician (Cyber Security)

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency); Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international defense agency located in Ulm, Germany is seeking an IT security specialist with at least 2 years of experience in system security and governance. The role requires knowledge of network security technologies and managing risks. Employees benefit from a tax-free salary, a generous leave policy, and excellent health insurance, aligning with NATO’s mission to ensure security and operational integrity. A commitment to equality and inclusion is paramount in our hiring practices.

Leistungen

Tax-free salary

30 days annual leave

Excellent health insurance

NATO Pension Scheme

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years’ experience with system security.
• Knowledge of security and networking technologies.
• Experience with wireless LAN technologies.

Aufgaben

• Applies and maintains security controls as required.
• Communicates security risks to business managers.
• Designs information security awareness programs.

Kenntnisse

System security

Security architecture

Network security

Risk management

Fluency in English

Tools

Intrusion detection

Forensic tools

Virtual private networks

Firewalls

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Location Germany-Ulm

NATO Body NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)

Schedule Full-time

Application Deadline 22-Jan-2026, 5:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis) 5,811.03

Grade NATO Grade G12

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About you

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

• 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, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
• 5 year contract with competitive tax‑free salary and household and children’s allowances;
• Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
• Excellent private health insurance scheme;
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
• NATO Pension Scheme;
• Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more.

To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The NCIA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.