IT Security Assistant

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 – C004358

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• ITIL Foundation certification is required
• 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
• 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
• Competent with Windows and Linux OS environments
• Knowledge of networking essentials: IP, DNS, firewalls
• Familiarity with IT infrastructures, especially within classified or secure domains
• 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
• Applies ITIL-based processes for incident and change management
• Understands risk assessment and documentation practices
• Awareness of ITSM platforms (e.g., BMC Remedy)
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Cybersecurity monitoring tools (basic operation or readiness to learn)
• 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)
• Practical experience with:
• Security monitoring tools and reporting
• Vulnerability management or patch tracking
• Incident reporting/escalation
• Documenting procedures and compliance support
• (Desirable) Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM

Education

• 3+ years (with higher vocational education) or 5+ years (with secondary school diploma) in IT Security or similar

Working Location

• Brussels, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance