Cyber Security Software Engineer
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Job Summary
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 NATOs 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 NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
- Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs 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 NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
- Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.
Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.
The program
Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs 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 categorises: 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 C005045
Role Background
We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Software Engineer tosupport the Cyber Defence Situational Awareness (CDSA) platform. Thisrole combines software development platform maintenance andoperational support with a strong focus on Splunk development. You willwork closely with Cyber Operations Centre (CyOC) users and developmentpartners to enhance dashboards improve data integrations and ensurethe platform continues to meet operational needs.
- Develop and maintain CDSA dashboards visualizations and user interface components in Splunk.
- Design and maintain Splunk data models KVStore collections scheduled searches and macros.
- Implement enhancements bug fixes and improvements based on operational requirements and user feedback.
- Integrate new data sources and security tools into the CDSA platform.
- Develop automation scripts to improve data processing and platform operations.
- Provide day-to-day technical and operational support to Cyber Operations Centre (CyOC) users.
- Act as the technical liaison between CyOC users and the external development contractor.
- Validate and test new dashboards features and platform updates before production deployment.
- Gather prioritize and translate user feedback into technical development tasks.
- Support Early Life Support (ELS) activities for new releases and platform enhancements.
- Monitor dashboard performance data quality and overall platform health.
- Identify opportunities to improve dashboards data pipelines and platform capabilities.
- Contribute to the ongoing technical roadmap and future development of the CDSA platform.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Splunk including:
- Dashboard development
- Data models
- KVStore
- Scheduled searches
- Macros
- Experience developing Splunk user interfaces and visualizations.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python Bash or similar.
- Experience working with REST APIs.
- Experience interacting with databases.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts including:
- Vulnerability Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Incident Management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to operational users.
- Ability to balance operational support with software development responsibilities.
- Professional English proficiency equivalent to NATO STANAG 6001 Level 3.
- At least 3 years of practical experience in Splunk development and administration.
- Experience in software scripting and automation.
- Experience with API integrations and database connectivity.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity platforms or security operations.
- Experience with CDSA or similar large-scale Splunk platforms.
- Experience with data integration technologies such as REST APIs DB Connect and Cribl.
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK Framework and vulnerability scoring methodologies.
- Experience with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
- Previous experience working in NATO military defence or other high-security environments.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cyber Security Information Technology Software Engineering or a related discipline
- OR A minimum of 10 years of progressive professional experience in relevant cybersecurity or software engineering roles may be accepted in place of a university degree.
- Splunk Enterprise Certification.
- Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence Certification.
- Business English
- Mons Belgium
- Full-time primarily on-site.
- Remote work of up to 20% may be permitted with prior approvaland subject to NCIA policies.
- Occasional travel to other NCIA locations may be required.
- Travel is typically up to 2 days per trip with a maximum frequency of twice per month.
- Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
- Valid National or NATO Secret security clearance.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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