Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C005356

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Support data source onboarding by maintaining the Data Source registry and validating that the data presented matches the data model and has ingested correctly;
• Analyse data sources related to assets, configurations and vulnerabilities, including identifying and cataloguing relevant data sources, extracting pertinent data, assessing vulnerabilities and security gaps, and reviewing asset configurations against established security standards;
• Lead technical discussions on data sources, correlation and SOPs, including setting agendas, facilitating discussions, synthesising diverse viewpoints, and hosting and attending data boards, including running the data governance board;
• Prepare and present technical findings, provide recommendations and document results, including compiling and analysing data-driven insights, preparing technical reports and presentations, and documenting the methodology, results and implications of the analysis;
• Review the project service for depth, compliance and vulnerability exposure, including examining the service architecture, configurations, operational procedures, documentation, SOPs and technical reports to identify discrepancies, compliance requirements, areas for improvement and potential vulnerabilities.
• Attend, input and where necessary lead various boards including the Data Source Onboarding Group and Data Governing Board.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Nationally recognized/certified engineering university/college qualification with preferably Master of Science degree and 3 years post-related experience; or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to those in this Statement of Work.
• Valid security clearance at minimum NATO SECRET level;
• Good knowledge of MS Office, with a minimum of 2 years of experience;
• Data sensitivity awareness. Understanding of handling classified or mission-critical information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences, including government entities, partner organizations, and industry leaders;
• Strong team player, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Language proficiency in English: meet or exceed the NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3 "Professional Proficiency";
• Ability to plan and execute assigned project tasks considering policies, programme goals, and priorities, funding and other planning constraints;
• Deep understanding of the organization's projects and priorities to effectively communicate key messages and foster positive relationships with stakeholders;
• Knowledge/ understanding of NATO responsibilities and organisation.
• Good understanding of Splunk and SQL.

Working Location

• Braine l’Alleud, Belgium

Working Policy

• On site (Exceptional teleworking activities to support service delivery can also be arranged with the Point of Contact's coordination and approval)

Travel

• The contractor may be required to work at other NCIA or NATO locations within Belgium. Such travel shall be considered commuting and will not be eligible for reimbursement.
• Up to two (2) days of official business travel may be required to various NATO locations during the period of performance within 12 months.

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance