ICT Security Accreditation expert

Key Duties

• Oversee the security accreditation and approval process for ICT projects.
• Review security documentation (risk assessments, security plans, audit reports, requirements, testing, etc.).
• Assess security accreditation requests and prepare approval letters and recommendations.
• Provide security architecture advice and guidance to project managers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop security risk assessments and other security documentation when required.
• Support CIS security risk management activities.
• Recommend improvements to security processes, templates, and accreditation procedures.
• Represent the Security Accreditation Authority in cybersecurity meetings and security boards.
• Submit bi-weekly status reports to the NATO supervisor.
• Perform other security-related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of ICT security experience.
• Strong background in security architecture and security accreditation/approval.
• Experience implementing ICT systems and applications.
• Experience with both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Ideally experienced in:
  • International or government organizations.
  • Classified environments.
  • Complex multi-stakeholder environments.

Education & Technical Knowledge

• University degree in a technical field (or equivalent advanced vocational qualification).
• Strong understanding of ICT infrastructure and security technologies (e.g. PKI, firewalls, directory services, databases).
• Knowledge of modern on-premises and cloud technologies.
• Understanding of project management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2).
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of NATO CIS security directives.
  • Cybersecurity risk management or security accreditation certifications (e.g. PACS, IT-Grundschutz, ENS).
  • AI security knowledge.

Skills

• Excellent drafting, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience organizing workshops and leading meetings.
• Advanced English (NATO Level V).

Other

• Location: NATO Headquarters, Brussels (primarily on-site with limited teleworking from Belgium).
• Security Clearance: NATO SECRET.
• Travel: None to minimal.