Support Operation & Maintenance of Active Directory Security Assessment Tool

2025-0036 - Support Operation & Maintenance of Active Directory Security Assessment Tool

Duties:

The selected contractor will support NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) with:

1. System Installation and Configuration:

   • Install and set up Tenable Identity Exposure.
   • Deploy software correctly across relevant environments.
   • Integrate with identity systems (Active Directory, LDAP, cloud-based IAM solutions).

2. System Maintenance and Updates:

   • Apply software updates and security patches.
   • Monitor system logs, server performance, and availability.
   • Build monitoring and alerting mechanisms.
   • Troubleshoot technical issues (connectivity, scan/report errors).

3. Managing Integrations:

   • Ensure integration with security solutions like SIEM, vulnerability management platforms, and ticketing systems.
   • Set up data synchronization for accurate identity system information.

4. User and Role Management:

   • Configure access control and permissions for Tenable Identity Exposure and identity systems.

5. Monitoring and Reporting:

   • Review logs and alerts for technical issues and failures.
   • Produce reports on system health, monitoring activities, and compliance.

6. System Documentation:

   • Maintain up-to-date documentation of configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and integrations.
   • Keep an inventory of connected systems and external tools.

7. Automation and Scripting:

   • Develop scripts or automate routine system management tasks.
   • Identify efficiency improvements to reduce manual workload.

8. Coordination and Reporting:

   • Participate in daily status meetings and activity planning.
   • Provide sprint outcome reports and a final project closure report.

Requirements:

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 years of experience in IT security, system administration, and security tools management in large organizations.
• Strong understanding of Tenable Identity Exposure and security best practices.
• Experience with IP switching and routing in wired and wireless environments.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux systems administration.
• Scripting/programming skills (Python, PowerShell, shell scripting).
• Experience analyzing and interpreting system/security logs.
• Knowledge of Service Management, monitoring, and reporting tools (SolarWinds preferred).
• Database management skills (preferably MS SQL).
• Experience with Active Directory management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible).

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with NATO or NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA).
• Experience in national defense or government cybersecurity projects.

Security Requirement:

• NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance required.

Work Location & Duration:

• 100% onsite in SHAPE, Mons, Belgium.
• Base period: May 2025 – December 2025, with options for 2026, 2027, and 2028.