Cybersecurity Specialist

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – 2025-0266

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive Security Accreditation documentation in support of PLT012 services, ensuring compliance with applicable security standards, policies, and accreditation frameworks.
• Conduct technical testing activities in support of Security Risk Assessments and Security Testing and Verification processes, ensuring identification of vulnerabilities, validation of security controls, and alignment with organizational security requirements.
• Monitor, track, and coordinate the mitigation of vulnerabilities identified during the most recent technical security audit of deployable CIS assets, as well as those reported in weekly Online Vulnerability Assessment Reports and Detailed Cyber Security Hygiene Indicator Reports, ensuring timely remediation and continuous improvement of the system's security posture.

 Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
• Strong understanding of security accreditation and certification processes (e.g. NIST RMF, ISO 27001, DoD RMF).
• At least one of the following industry level certifications or equivalents: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CAP.
• ITIL v4 Foundation level or higher certification.
• Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training leading to a formal technical or professional certification with 3 years cyber security or information assurance experience, or a Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years cyber security or information assurance experience.
• Ability to interpret and implement security policies, standards, and control frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact positively with multiple departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information in a user-friendly manner
• Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations with calmness, ensuring the user feels supported throughout their interaction. Empathetic and patient, understanding the frustrations users may feel and aiming to alleviate them. Positive attitude and a genuine desire to assist and educate users.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of quickly identifying issues and determining the most efficient resolution.
• Willingness and ability to periodically deploy aboard NATO vessels under variable and physically demanding conditions, including the capability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 20 kilograms.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Knowledge and experience of working with NCI Agency.
• Knowledge and experience of working within policy, procedures, and organization of NATO CIS.
• Knowledge and experience with agile implementation methodology.
• Familiarity with deployable CIS (Communications and Information Systems) environments.

 Language Proficiency

• Level 3 English language skills according to NATO STANAG 6001: Listening (3); Speaking (2); Reading (3); and Writing (2) or according to Common European Framework of Reference for Language level B2-C1/Upper Intermediate-Advanced level)

 Working Location

• Northwood, United Kingdom

 Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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