Skills

Communication Risk Management Test Networking Training Architecture Enterprise Architecture Risk Assessment Operating Systems

Job Specifications

Deadline Date: Thursday 27 November 2025

Requirement: CIS Security Officer

Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 1672

Required Start Date: 5 January 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET (Ideally have COSMIC TOP SECRET or eligible for COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance, however can start with a currently active NATO SECRET clearance.)

Duties & Role:

Under the direction of the Head of the CIS Security Office, the CIS Security Officer shall:

Ensure adequate level of systems/data protection is implemented for NIMSC managed CIS in accordance with NATO Security policies and directives
Conduct security audit for NIMSC managed CIS and develop the associated report
Support the development of plans for the remediation/mitigation of the identified deficiencies for NIMSC managed CIS
Produce security accreditation documents set for NIMSC managed CIS following NATO risk management methodology. This includes CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan, Security Risk Assessment Report, Security Requirement Statements, Security Operating Procedures, Security Test and Verification Plan
Advise NIMSC staff on best practice with regards to daily security tasks; develop and deliver CIS Security awareness presentations
Provide feedback, advice and guidance to senior management in the areas of enterprise architecture, NATO security accreditation activities, procurement as well as training and awareness programmes
Coordinate the remediation activities for the deficiencies pointed out by vulnerability assessments and penetration tests performed on NIMSC systems
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the NIMSC CIS Security Risk and Issue Register
Support the identification of security-related Key Performance Indicators and generating reports to ensure full visibility of the overall NCI Agency Information Security posture
Deputize for higher grade staff, if required
Perform other duties as may be required

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

Ideally have COSMIC TOP SECRET or eligible for COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance, however can start with a currently active NATO SECRET clearance
Essential to have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science combined with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a CIS Security related post. Alternatively, 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 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communication security, networking, the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications and top Critical Security Controls for effective cyber defence
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification
Ability to investigate and analyse complex scenarios and solve problems in innovative ways
Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and successfully articulate complex issues to a variety of audiences and teams

Desirable:

Knowledge of mobile data communications, in particular satellite or radio based networks;
Knowledge of and prior experience with NATO security policies and directives, security accreditation framework and risk assessment methodology
Hands-on experience with implementation and integration of CIS Security protective measures in large CIS
Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements

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