Staff Support - Cryptographic Modernisation and Risks

Staff Support - Cryptographic Modernisation and Risks

IT Services

Type

Contract

Country

Belgium

City

Brussels

Security

Needed

Company

NCIA

Essential Qualifications/Experience

• A university degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in post-related field
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles network security and symmetric and asymmetric cryptography; including quantum threat to cryptography
• It is desirable that the contractor has previous experience with NATO-related cryptographic issues, such as the use of Type A algorithms, symmetric key distribution in a military environment and NATO policies on cryptography and cryptography procurement
• Demonstrate experience with risk management as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields, including creation of related artifacts, estimation and evaluation methodologies, risk mitigation planning and escalation process
• Knowledge of NATO's internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience is desirable
• Possess excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+), with the ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly to a range of stakeholders
• The contractor must have proven communication and negotiation skills matured within a large international environment
• Possession of a valid NATO security clearance required for the assignment

DUTIES/ROLE

• Prepare draft documents related to NATO cryptographic device approval and release processes
• Provide expertise in the field of cryptography in support of ongoing NATO and national initiatives
• Support NATO Enterprise Risk Management, considering and incorporating the cryptographic elements to risks analysis, to support informed decision making
• Manage organization of events and develop records of the meetings
• Prepare presentations, speeches and speaking notes for senior officials as directed
• Provide continuous and quality executive advice to the Staff Officers on the relationship with the NATO cryptographic stakeholders
• Manage the cryptographic communities of interest portals and support external engagement

Job requirements

• A university degree in Computer or Communication Science, Information Management, Information Security, or a related field (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in post-related field (Mandatory)
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles network security and symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, including quantum threat to cryptography (Mandatory)
• It is desirable that the contractor has previous experience with NATO-related cryptographic issues, such as the use of Type A algorithms, symmetric key distribution in a military environment and NATO policies on cryptography and cryptography procurement (Mandatory)
• Demonstrate experience with risk management as applied to cryptographic and/or cyber security fields, including creation of related artifacts, estimation and evaluation methodologies, risk mitigation planning and escalation process (Mandatory)
• Knowledge of NATO's internal structures, decision-making processes, stakeholder environment and civil-military working practices, gained through relevant professional experience is desirable (Mandatory)
• Possess excellent written and spoken English (SLP 4343+), with the ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly to a range of stakeholders (Mandatory)
• The contractor must have proven communication and negotiation skills matured within a large international environment (Mandatory)
• Possession of a valid NATO security clearance required for the assignment (Mandatory)