Job Specifications
Deadline Date: Friday 20 February 2026
Requirement: Interim CIS Security Assistant
Location: Brussels, BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 1500
Required Start Date: 6 April 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties & Role:
Support the Site CIS Security Officer with:
Monitoring and reporting on CIS security posture
Performing or supporting risk assessments, threat identification, and control evaluations
Assisting in the execution and documentation of STVPs
Registering, tracking, and escalating security incidents
Supporting vulnerability assessments and documentation
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on:
Accreditation documentation
Policy compliance
Technical risk discussions
Maintain readiness to support continuity planning, ITSCM, and disaster recovery
Liaise with other NATO security or technical teams as needed
Work on-site in a secure facility, with limited opportunity for remote work
Requirements
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
CIS/IT Security Foundations: Understanding of core security concepts: CIA triad, system hardening, access control; Able to apply and monitor standard security controls based on local risk assessments; Familiarity with incident handling, basic investigation, and escalation procedures; Basic exposure to vulnerability assessment tools and techniques
Technical Environment Awareness: Competent with Windows and Linux OS environments; Knowledge of networking essentials: IP, DNS, firewalls; Familiarity with IT infrastructures, especially within classified or secure domains
Documentation & Compliance: Ability to assist in maintaining and updating Security Test & Verification Plans (STVP); Supports CIS security documentation (SSRS, SecOPs, SRA, etc.); Tracks vulnerabilities, logs incidents, and maintains audit trails
ITIL & Risk Frameworks: Applies ITIL-based processes for incident and change management; Understands risk assessment and documentation practices
Toolset Familiarity: Awareness of ITSM platforms (e.g., BMC Remedy); Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); Cybersecurity monitoring tools (basic operation or readiness to learn)
Required Knowledge: NATO CIS Security principles (or readiness to learn them quickly); Life-cycle of IT system security: requirements → verification → reporting; Concepts of Information Assurance, Security Testing, and Threat Monitoring; Support to Business Continuity and ITSCM (IT Service Continuity Management)
Minimum Experience: 3+ years (with higher vocational education) or 5+ years (with secondary school diploma) in IT Security or similar
Practical experience with: Security monitoring tools and reporting; Vulnerability management or patch tracking; Incident reporting/escalation; Documenting procedures and compliance support
Education & Certifications: Vocational or secondary education in IT, cybersecurity, or related field; ITIL Foundation certification is required; (Desirable) Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM
Ideal Interim Profile: Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented; Works independently with minimal supervision; Experience in sensitive or secure operational environments; Comfortable collaborating with military, civilian, or multinational teams; Quick learner able to absorb NATO-specific procedures
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...
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