# C005310 Cyber Security Engineer (Security Accreditation) (NS) - THU 24 Sep

**Company:** [EMW, Inc.](null/companies/rxTcVwBJTwXzUuxD5bzFUW.md)
**Location:** Brussels, Belgium
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** AAS

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## Description

**Deadline Date:** Thursday 24 September 2026

**Requirement:** Cyber Security Engineer (Security Accreditation)

**Location:** Brussels, BE

**Full Time On-Site:** Yes

**Time On-Site:** 100%

**Total Scope of the request (hours):** 278

**Required Start Date:** 30 October 2026

**End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026

**Required Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET

**Duties & Role:**  

Under the direction of Head of CIS Planning and Implementation Authority Team in CTO, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

Solution architecture:

-   Contributes to the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas by identification of applicable NATO security directives.

Cyber Security:

-   Provides guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls.
-   Explains the purpose of security controls and performs security risk assessments for communication and information systems.
-   Identifies risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures.
-   Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures, which can mitigate identified risks.

Requirements definition and management:

-   Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities related to security accreditation.
-   Follows agreed standards and applies appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements related to security accreditation.

User experience analysis:

-   Works with stakeholders to prioritise requirements and resolve conflicts.

Additional duties:

-   Provide security accreditation advice and guidance to NCI Agency Project, System Managers during whole life cycle of NATO CIS, including providing inputs to Project Proposals and Invitations for Bid.
-   Conduct Security Risk Assessment in support of security accreditation of NATO CIS, in particular; identify level of threats and vulnerabilities for all assets comprising NATO CIS, derive residual risks and provide risk management recommendations.
-   Identify, plan, request and manage development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan, Security Risk Assessment Report, Security Requirement Statements, Security Operating Procedures, and Security Test and Verification Plan).
-   Witness security testing (in accordance with STVP) and coordinate remediation plan with the relevant SAA.
-   Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders specifically the Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, NATO CIS Operational Authorities and NCI Agency organization units supporting security accreditation process.
-   Represent the Agency on security accreditation matters.
-   Stay abreast of technological developments relevant to the area of work.
-   Perform any other duties as may be required.

**Specific Working Conditions:** Working onsite - with a possibility of occasionally working from home. Weekly visit to other local offices (such as Braine-l'Alleud) is expected.

## Requirements

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience:**

-   The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
-   A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognized / certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience. 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 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
-   Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
-   Good knowledge and experience (at least 2 years) in Security Accreditation of major CIS acquisition and/or development projects for a large organization.
-   Good knowledge and experience (at least 2 years) in security risk assessment methodologies and tools.
-   Good knowledge and experience (at least 2 years) in planning, design and implementation of security components of major CIS.
-   Knowledge of NATO Security Policy and supporting directives.
-   Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
-   Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including Allied Command Operations (ACO) and Allied Command Transformation (ACT).