Skills

Communication Python PowerShell SQL Encryption DevOps Kubernetes Ansible Networking Effective Communication Architecture Linux Operating Systems System Administration

Job Specifications

Previously proposed candidates were not compliant for the following reasons:

Based on our assessment, the candidate does not currently meet the technical requirements expected for this role, particularly in the area of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services devops, which is critical to the position.
Based on our assessment, the candidate does not currently meet the technical requirements expected for this role, particularly in the area of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services devops, which is critical to the position. Additionally, we observed that the candidate's command of the English language is not at the level necessary for effective communication in an international working environment. As English is essential for daily operations in this role, this presents a significant limitation

Deadline Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025

Requirement: Engineer (IdM/PKI)

Location: Mons, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 304

Required Start Date: 29 October 2025

End Contract Date: 31 December 2025

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:

Responsible for developing automatic tools and processes
Responsible for developing containerized technologies
Manage and control of the lifecycle of end users and devices certificates for all NPKI CA's
Manage Card Management System
Responsible for PKI sub components connected to the NPKI CA especially in context of potential new services testing and integration
Responsible for the creation of NPKI related guidance and procedures (SOP)
Responsible for the delivery of 2nd and 3rd level technical support of CIS services to the NPKI customers
Responsible for the NCIA ITSM ticketing system
Responsible for certificate creation and Smart Cards enrolment
Responsible for supporting all NATO exercises and missions
Supervises the day-to-day operations / management / backup / restore of the PKI systems
Responsible for NPKI system documentation, hardware inventory, software configuration and inventory and regular systems and applications patching
Be flexible to work outside normal office hours in response to crises, operational requirements
Performs other duties as may be required

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
A university degree in a relevant discipline and 3 years of specific experience
Extensive knowledge of modern communication and Internet Protocol (IP) based networking technologies and systems including security aspects
3 years extensive experience with PKI System development, design, management
Practical experience in PKI Architecture design
Extensive knowledge in Containerization technologies
Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes Orchestrator Service Management
Practical experience in automation processes tools (Ansible)
Extensive knowledge of Information security and Cryptography (symmetric and asymmetric encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI) encryption, public key encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, digital certificates)
Knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications
Experience with SQL database administration
Practical experience in scripting (Python, Powershell)
Practical experience in SSL, TLS, and OpenSSL

Desirable Experience:

Linux RHEL system administration
Experience in development and implementation of computer security policies
Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms
Experience with Post-Quantum PKI

About the Company

EMW was founded in 1995 by engineers and managers who formerly held senior positions in well known telecommunications and information technology companies to pursue their vision for this new company. Our core business is providing information and communication technology services in the areas of planning, engineering and implementation; project and program management; systems integration; operations and maintenance; and training. Our competencies range over all aspects of inside and outside plant; feeder, access and inter-o... Know more