Cyber Security Technician

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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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organizational policy and local risk assessments
• Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches
• Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organization's planning and operations
• Installs and administers two Trellix ePolicy (ePO) Orchestrator infrastructure instances in accordance with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) directives
• Manages Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) components required by NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) policy on local and remote (deployed) devices in two security domains
• Liaises with external service lines and stakeholders to apply appropriate Trellix security policies
• Manages endpoint security components on disconnected and standalone devices in AOR
• Configures Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) components in ePO and on endpoints to allow access to electronic storage media, as required
• Document routine processes in Standard Operating Procedures
• Document and maintain details of ePO configuration
• Configures and distributes two-factor authentication devices
• Performs trend analysis of routine vulnerability assessments using automated and semi-automated tools, including Nessus Tenable
• Provides vulnerability mitigation advice to stakeholders
• Supports external service providers in management of local boundary protection and cyber security monitoring infrastructure
• Provides CIS Security advice and training, as required
• Executes the incident and change management processes in accordance with the Information Technology (IT) Information Library (ITIL) Version 4 framework
• Contributes to Asset Configuration Patching and Vulnerability Management activities
• Performs other related duties, as required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience and familiarity with NCSC directives for configuring Trellix products including ePO, DLP, FRP, ENS, etc.
• Experience supporting deployable/deployed CIS teams and infrastructure in challenging environments and configurations
• Familiarity with NATO CIS Security directives
• Experience with VMWare virtual hosting infrastructure and applications
• Experience using Microsoft update and patch management systems, IT security frameworks and governance models, and Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.X or later standards
• Familiarity ITIL Version 4 concepts including Configuration Management and Service Asset Management
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements

Working Location

• Northwood, UK

Working Policy

• On-Site
• Personal Liability and comprehensive insurance required

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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