Principal Technician (Cyber Security)

Ulm - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are:

For more than 70 years NATOs mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe North America and Asia.
Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations protect NATOs airspace make data-driven decisions defend against cyber-attacks secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force our order to keep this edge we aim to hire train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCIA you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in Ulm Germany you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATOs Digital Endeavour. You will join CSU Brunssum which enables end-to-end CIS services as it installs operates maintains and supports the full range of CIS capabilities during peacetime crisis and war throughout its allocated Area of Responsibility (AOR) and as otherwise directed.

Under the Command of CIS Support Unit (CSU) Brunssum as its Service Management Authority (SMA) the CIS Support Element (CSE) Ulm located in Ulm Germany is responsible to manage deliver and maintain assigned Communication and Information Systems (CIS) products and services for the Agencys customers during peacetime crisis and war throughout its assigned AoR and as otherwise directed.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Technician (Cyber Security) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments.
Communicates security risks and issues to business managers and others.
Follows standard approaches for the technical assessment of information systems against information assurance policies and business objectives.
Implements routine accreditation decisions.
Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organisations planning and operations.
Actively maintains knowledge in one or more identifiable specialisms.
Directs internal communications on existing and potential information security issues.
Designs and develops information security awareness and training programs.
Performs information gathering and research on key elements of IT security policies.
Assists senior colleagues in identifying and analyzing critical issues in IT security policies.

For a full list of duties please review the job description on the NCIA career site.

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

At least 2 years experience with system security security architecture network security security governance and risk management;
Knowledge and working experience of security and networking technologies including IPv4 Firewalls Virtual Private Networks Proxy Servers Intrusion Detection and Forensic tools;
Experience with wireless LAN technologies and endpoint security of mobile devices including laptops tablets and smartphones;
Experience with security incident handling interpretation of Cyber Security audit results;
Experience conducting risk assessments.
Experience as Crypto Custodian or Alternate Crypto Custodian in a NATO body or National Military Command.
Fluency in English both written and spoken.

What we offer:

Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
5 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and childrens allowances;
Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
Excellent private health insurance scheme;
Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
NATO Pension Scheme;
Development programs such as professional training wellbeing and more.

To learn more about NCIA and our work please visit our website.

The NCIA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender gender identity race ethnic or cultural origin age religion sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Who we are:For more than 70 years NATOs mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and together...