NATO SECRET QA/QC Lead for CIS Builds & Deployments

EMW, Inc.; Stavanger; Hybrid; NOK 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW, Inc. is seeking a QA/QC lead with active NATO SECRET clearance to manage CIS inventories and ensure security policy compliance across exercise environments. You will oversee QA/QC for CIS builds, desktop images, and IT equipment, coordinating with Section Heads and technicians to meet deadlines.

The role requires strong ICT infrastructure knowledge, change management experience, and excellent communication to support complex operational activities.

Qualifications

• Currently active NATO SECRET security clearance is required.
• Strong knowledge of ICT infrastructure management.
• Experience with change and configuration management processes (releases, updates, approvals, compliance).
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and CIS security policies in operational/exercise environments.
• Ability to conduct QA/QC for CIS builds, desktop images, IT equipment and software.
• Experience testing IT systems prior to deployment or handover.
• Proven leadership and ability to coordinate technicians and audit activities.
• Excellent communication and coordination with internal units and customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CIS software inventories and ensure adherence to security policies and standards.
• Manage QA/QC activities for CIS builds and desktop image builds supporting exercises.
• Conduct QA/QC testing of IT equipment and software before deployment and handover.
• Ensure CIS security policies are implemented and compliant with exercise docs.
• Lead technicians during internal quality audits and prepare non-compliance reports.
• Coordinate with Section Heads and provide required assistance.
• Plan and schedule work and monitor progress within tight time horizons.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

NATO SECRET clearance

ICT infrastructure

Change & Configuration Mgmt

Cybersecurity basics

QA/QC testing

IT systems testing

Leadership

Communication

Job description

EMW, Inc. is seeking a QA/QC lead with active NATO SECRET clearance to manage CIS inventories and ensure security policy compliance across exercise environments. You will oversee QA/QC for CIS builds, desktop images, and IT equipment, coordinating with Section Heads and technicians to meet deadlines.

The role requires strong ICT infrastructure knowledge, change management experience, and excellent communication to support complex operational activities.