Deadline Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025Requirement: Interim CIS Security AssistantLocation: Brussels, BEFull Time On-Site: YesTime On-Site: 100%Total Scope of the request (hours): 532Required Start Date: 20 October 2025End Contract Date: 31 December 2025Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRETDuties & Role:
Support the Site CIS Security Officer with: Monitoring and reporting on CIS security posture, Performing or supporting risk assessments, threat identification, and control evaluations, Assisting in the execution and documentation of STVPs, Registering, tracking, and escalating security incidents, Supporting vulnerability assessments and documentation
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on: Accreditation documentation, Policy compliance, Technical risk discussions
Maintain readiness to support continuity planning, ITSCM, and disaster recovery
Liaise with other NATO security or technical teams as needed
Work on-site in a secure facility, with limited opportunity for remote work
RequirementsSkill, Knowledge & Experience:
The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
CIS/IT Security Foundations: Understanding of core security concepts: CIA triad, system hardening, access control; Able to apply and monitor standard security controls based on local risk assessments; Familiarity with incident handling, basic investigation, and escalation procedures; Basic exposure to vulnerability assessment tools and techniques
Technical Environment Awareness: Competent with Windows and Linux OS environments; Knowledge of networking essentials: IP, DNS, firewalls; Familiarity with IT infrastructures, especially within classified or secure domains
Documentation & Compliance: Ability to assist in maintaining and updating Security Test & Verification Plans (STVP); Supports CIS security documentation (SSRS, SecOPs, SRA, etc.); Tracks vulnerabilities, logs incidents, and maintains audit trails
ITIL & Risk Frameworks: Applies ITIL-based processes for incident and change management; Understands risk assessment and documentation practices
Toolset Familiarity: Awareness of ITSM platforms (e.g., BMC Remedy); Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); Cybersecurity monitoring tools (basic operation or readiness to learn)
Required Knowledge: NATO CIS Security principles (or readiness to learn them quickly); Life-cycle of IT system security: requirements → verification → reporting; Concepts of Information Assurance, Security Testing, and Threat Monitoring; Support to Business Continuity and ITSCM (IT Service Continuity Management)
Minimum Experience: 3+ years (with higher vocational education) or 5+ years (with secondary school diploma) in IT Security or similar
Practical experience with: Security monitoring tools and reporting; Vulnerability management or patch tracking; Incident reporting/escalation; Documenting procedures and compliance support
Vocational or secondary education in IT, cybersecurity, or related field
ITIL Foundation certification is required
(Desirable) Security certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM
Ideal Interim Profile:
Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
Works independently with minimal supervision
Experience in sensitive or secure operational environments
Comfortable collaborating with military, civilian, or multinational teams
Quick learner able to absorb NATO-specific procedures
