CIS Security Program Manager
CIS Security Program Manager
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Job Description
Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.
We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.
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 enterprisewide 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 performanceengaged 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 Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Section Head MSS Cyberspace Security (NSO OCY 0050 they will perform duties such as the following:
- Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organizational policy and local risk assessments
- Drafts and maintains documents supporting security accreditation for CIS in AOR
- Drafts and maintains CIS Security policy documents
- Liaises with operational partners to ensure security accreditation compliance requirements
- Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches
- Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organizations planning and operations
- Assists in infrequent limited management of Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Endpoint Security (ENS) components required by NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) policy on local and remote (deployed) devices in two security domains
- Manages endpoint security components on disconnected and standalone devices in AOR
- Monitors CIS logs for suspicious or anomalous activity and reports as required
- Document routine processes in Standard Operating Procedures
- Configures and distributes twofactor authentication devices
- Performs trend analysis of routine vulnerability assessments using automated and semiautomated 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
- Experience in developing sourcing and/or delivering training
- Performs other related duties as required
Essential Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with NATO Security Directives
- Experience in managing information assurance or security compliance programs
- Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures and directive policy documents
- Familiarity with Microsoft update and patch management systems IT security frameworks and governance models andCommon Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.X or later standards
- Familiarity ITIL Version 4 concepts including Configuration Management and Service Asset Management
- Experience with Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems;
- Experience with Microsoft Windows server operating systems including the following key components such as Active Directory Group Policy New Technology File System permissions Dynamic Host Control Protocol;
- Experience with key Information Technology concepts including shared storage clustering and virtualization;
- Familiarity with security and network technologies such as IPv6; Firewalls Virtual Private Networks Public Key Infrastructure Intrusion Detection and Forensic Appliances;
- Familiarity with International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001 framework.
- Assists in developing sourcing and/or delivering CIS security training to operational partners and unit staff
- Prior experience of working in an international environment or organizations comprised of both military and civilian elements
Working Location
- Northwood Great Britain
Working Policy
- OnSite
- Personal Liability and comprehensive insurance required
Travel
- Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
Security Clearance
- Valid National or NATO Top Secret personal security clearance
We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isnt for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
