Cyber Security Defenders (Incident Response) – Multiple Roles

Job title:

Cyber Security Defenders (Incident Response) – Multiple Roles

Company

NATO

Job description

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 (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, 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 NCI Agency, 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 Mons, Belgium 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 NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is responsible for planning and executing all lifecycle management activities for cyber security. In executing this responsibility, NCSC provides specialist cyber security-related services covering the spectrum of scientific, technical, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and sustainment support, throughout the lifecycle of NATO Communications and Information Systems (CIS).We are looking for driven and enthusiastic Cyber Security Defenders (Incident Response) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Provision of 24/7 Cyber Incident Response (TRIAGE, Contain, Eradicate, Recover) activities, during normal working hours and on-call duties, including weekends and holidays on all NATO networks;
• Deliver technical and procedural co-ordination, support and assistance in respect of Cyber Incident Response to Cyber Incident Task Force (CITF) lead and members, NATO CIS Operating Authorities (CISOA) or other similar bodies as directed, including but not limited to, NATO Nations, Partner Nations, non-Governmental Organisations and Industry partners;
• Deliver guidance and provide support on NCI Agency Cyber Incident Response topics to and in coordination with the Enterprise Service Operations Centre (ESOC);
• Lead, be a member of, or support a CITF, a Cyber Security Response Team (CSRT), Cyber Defence Rapid Reaction Team (CD RRT) or Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) team designated to provide Cyber Incident Response or DCO happening on one or multiple physical locations, including NATO Alliance Operations and Missions;
• Deliver Cyber Incident reporting activities in support of NATO CIS, reporting Security Incidents to the appropriate NATO Stakeholders as required.

Note that we have two different types of roles open:· Senior Cyber Security Defender – G17 – for a full list of duties review the on the NCI Agency career site. Salary: 7970.25.44 EUR monthly.· Cyber Security Defender – G15 – for a full list of duties review the on the NCI Agency career site. Salary: 6467.30 EUR monthly.About you:The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2/3 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 NCI Agency, that is, at least 6/10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
• Excellent ability to recognise when an IT network/system has been attacked, be able to take immediate action to limit damage and to escalate the event to higher authority;
• Excellent ability to analyse complex situations under time pressure, providing relevant prioritized courses of action, distributing the tasks to colleagues, tracking the completion of them and interpreting their results to reassess the course of action;
• Excellent communications skills and reporting experience with capacity to communicate to different types of audience (senior executive, middle management, technical and non-technical);
• Comprehensive understanding of the principles of Computer and Communication Security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications acquired through a blend of academic or professional training coupled with practical professional experience;
• Recent practical, hands-on experience of Intrusion Detection and Incident Response (TRIAGE, Contain, Eradicate, Recover) in an enterprise-level Computer Emergency Response Team;
• Very good experience in interpreting the results of CIS Technical Security/Vulnerability Assessments;
• Very good experience in the implementation and integration of Cyber Security protective measures;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Please note that the work is conducted mainly on site in Mons, Belgium.Work schedule: the normal working hours are between 08.30-17.30. On-call duties after working hours, on weekends or holidays are required.You may require to work on 12 hours pattern during weekdays but not exceeding an average of 38h per week.In case of an enterprise-level Cyber Incident, you may be required to work extended hours and on shifts, including nights and weekends, to provide a 24/7 Cyber Incident Response.What we offer:

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
• 3 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 NCI Agency and our work, please visit our .The NCI Agency 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.via the NCI Agency career site.

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Location

Bergen, Henegouwen

Job date

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:03:07 GMT

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