Deadline Date: Tuesday 26 July 2022
Requirement: Engineer (Information Security/Assurance)
Location: Naples, IT
Full time on-site: Yes
NATO Grade: G15/53
Total Scope of the request (hours): 760
Required Start Date: 22 August 2022
End Contract Date: 31 December 2022
Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET
Duties and Role:
- Provide technical expertise and support to the assigned AOR Cyber Defence working group;
- Provide Level 1 cyber security expertise and lifecycle support as required;
- Identifying system vulnerabilities and possible threats and applying the necessary safeguards (both technical and administrative) to minimize those vulnerabilities and defend against potential attacks;
- Developing and administering the site security program and the implementation and monitoring of NCI Agency Security policies and procedures;
- Provide engineering and implementation guidance as required;
- Investigate, define and resolve complex technical issues;
- Plan and execute Site Surveys within AOR;
- Provide, as requested, digital forensic support to security investigations in line with the assigned AOR SLA and as directed by NCSC;
- Developing, implementing and managing security awareness and training for site users;
- Providing advice and assistance to various personnel (technical and non-technical) in identifying security requirements for the different automated systems including security considerations in application development, implementation, operation and maintenance;
- Support assigned AOR accreditation requirements in direct coordination with the NCSC;
- Performing risk assessments and identifying potential security risks that may arise;
- Report security issues and concerns to management staff;
- Investigating security incidents and taking appropriate actions;
- Maintaining close liaison with NCI Agency SLs on all Cyber Security aspects;
- Evaluating and recommending security products and solutions;
- Perform the role of COMSEC Officer;
- Serve as the integration point of contact for implementation of cyber security new capability fielding initiatives;
- Provide engineering support and assistance for NCIRC-related activities and problems affecting change, operation and maintenance of NATO networks.
- Responsible for the crypto key-management within policy guidelines if required;
- Deputize for higher grade staff;
- Performs other duties as may be required.
Requirements
Skill, Knowledge amp; Experience:
- The candidate must have a NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance
- A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience;
- Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
- In depth technical knowledge of Network, Servers and PC environments;
- Relevant experience and sound knowledge of Computer and Networks Security principles and procedures with good knowledge of TCP/IP network protocols and services;
- Strong experience of Unix/Linux and Microsoft Operating system administration;
- Proven capability of converting evolving operational requirementsinto Information Systems requirements;
- Proven experience in providing advice and guidance on security strategies to manage
- identified risks;
- Proven experience in providing advice and guidance to ensure adoption of and adherence to information assurance architectures, strategies, policies, standards and guidelines;
- Proven experience in contributing to development of information security policy, standards and guidelines;
- Proven experience in interpreting information assurance and security policies and applying these in order to manage risks;
- Proven experience in maintaining secure configuration, applying and maintaining tools, techniques and processes to identify, track, log and maintain accurate, complete and current information;
- Course 0731 - Cyber Defence NATO COMPUSEC Level 1;
- Course 0732 - Cyber Defence NATO COMPUSEC Level 2;
- Course 0280 - Cyber Defence NATO CIS Security Officer (INFOSEC version 2.0).
Desirable Experience and Education:
- Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;</