Security CIS Accreditation Authority

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO UN EU and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services specialised aerospace and defence sales delivery and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATOs member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.

Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV and when required stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorises: NATO International Civilians (NIC)s Military (Mil) and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID: 26-02-B-39-R1

Role Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain records of the progress of a CIS through NATO security accreditation processes and the application of NATO security regulations.
review of security accreditation documentation for CIS and make recommendations for approval. Security accreditation documentation includes the CIS Description Risk Assessment Results System-Specific Security Requirements Statement Security Operating Procedures Security Test & Validation Plan Security Test & Validation Results Incident Reports etc.
Ensure that verification activities are properly executed to confirm that the agreed security measures have been implemented
Provide support and guidance to CIS developers and service providers. Note that some developers and service providers are based in Europe.
Contribute to updates of the statement of the security risk for ACT CIS
Liaising with other roles in the Security Accreditation process
Representing the ACT SAA in NATO Enterprise meetings either in person or via VTC.

Essential Skills and Experience
Certification in CIS security or cyber defence disciplines provided by a recognized certification scheme as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) GIAC Security Expert or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
At least 5 years demonstrated experience in CIS security CIS development or CIS service delivery
Within the 5 years experience above at least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in or in direct support of a national international or multi-national CIS security accreditation certification or similar field
Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening Speaking Reading and Writing) or equivalent.
Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance issued by the industrial security authority of a NATO member nation
Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations
Minimum of 70 Points in the Subject Matter Expert Criteria
Writing - Ability to prepare written documentation to transfer technical information about concepts situations products services or results to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. Thorough understanding of grammar sentence structure and intended audiences to the process of reviewing editing or constructively critiquing a document publication or message.
Communication - Skill in clearly and effectively conveying information verbally to senior leadership. Ability to deliver clear effective communication and ability to take responsibility for understanding others. Ability to ask appropriate questions.
Computer Skills - Has the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word PowerPoint Excel Access Project MS Teams and SharePoint)

Education
3 or 4 year university degree or equivalent national academic qualification in computer science network security cyber-security or related field.

Language Proficiency
Advanced Proficiency in English

Working Location
Norfolk VA USA

Working Policy
On-Site

Contract Duration
September 2026 December 2029

Security Clearance
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance