SC2023-003100 System Accreditation Consultant 1 (NS) - WED 11 Oct

Deadline Date: Wednesday 11 October 2023

Requirement: System Accreditation Consultant 1

Location: Braine L'Alleud, BE

Full time on-site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 150

Required Start Date: 27 November 2023

End Contract Date: 31 December 2023

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties and Role:

• Provide security accreditation advice and guidance to NCI Agency Project and System Managers during the whole life cycle of NATO CIS;
• Conduct Security Risk Assessment in support of NATO CIS; in particular, identify the level of threats and vulnerabilities for all the assets comprising NATO CIS, derive the residual risks and provide risk management recommendations;
• Identify, plan, request and manage the development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan, Security Risk Assessment Report, Security Requirement Statements, Security Operating Procedures, Security Test and Verification Plan);
• Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders specifically the Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities and NCI Agency organization units supporting 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 from section head or subordinates.
• Coordination and cooperation of work with activities in other Service Lines within the NCI Agency;
• Promotion and maintenance of professional relations with senior officials, both military and civilian within NATO, the NATO military authorities, and NATO nations in the area of security accreditation;

Some in-country teleworking may be authorised in coordination with the Line Management.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• A university degree in Information Security / Telecoms / Electronic / Avionics. The lack of degree may be compensated by relevant working experience and the demonstration of particular abilities or experience of interest to the Agency;
• Good knowledge and experience (at least 2 years) in Security Accreditation of major Communication and Information Systems (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
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills.

Desirable experience

• Demonstrate interest and passion for Cyber Security and Network Security
• Structured cable deployment, installation and documentation Language Proficiency
• A thorough knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken is essential, most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language