OCIO-0010 Expert on Enterprise Cybersecurity Incident Mgmt (NS) - FRI 16 DEC

Location: Brussels, BE

Full time on-site: Yes

NATO Grade: A3/G17/88

Total Scope of the request (hours): 1,824

Required Start Date: 2 February 2023 (or earlier if available)

End Contract Date: 31 December 2023

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Special Terms and Conditions:

The contractor will be responsible for complying with the respective national requirements for working permits, visas, taxes social security etc. whilst working on site at NATO HQ- Brussels, Belgium.

No special status is either conferred or implied by the host organisation, NATO HQ- Brussels, Belgium on to the contractor whilst working on site.

The contractor will be responsible for complying with all the respective National Health COVID-19 regulations for quarantine on arrival in Belgium before taking up the position.

1. INTRODUCTION

The incumbent will work on the coordination of response to Cybersecurity Incidents involving Enterprise CIS and services, performed by the Office of the CIO. S/HE will execute the follow-on activities through engagement with several NATO stakeholders (eg.: NATO technical authorities, risk management authorities, NATO entities across the Enterprise, etc…). This will include NATO risk managers, CIS provider (CISPs), the NATO Cyber Threat Assessment Branch (CTAB) and the NATO Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC). S/HE will also be responsible for further development, maintenance and update of the Enterprise Incident Management plan, framework and supporting processes.

2. TASKS

The contracted individual must be able to perform effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision the following tasks:

• Coordinate and assess cybersecurity incident response activities and their effectiveness, in particular for incidents involving Enterprise systems;
• Perform and or supervise secretarial duties for cyber incident response related meetings;
• Coordinate and develop mitigation and remediation actions, in order to ensure a coherent response, Enterprise wide, to identified events and incidents;
• Develop, maintain and update an Enterprise-wide incident management framework to support the role of the CIO as Single Point of Authority for cybersecurity, in coordination with relevant NATO stakeholders, such as NCIA and CyOC
• Liaise with the Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC) deployed elements for the coordination of Defensive Cyberspace activities.
• Liaise with the NCIA for monitoring and coordination of technical activities in relation to cybersecurity incidents
• Liaise with the NATO Cyber Threat Assessment Branch for monitoring and assessment of cybersecurity threats
• Recommend mitigation and contingency activities to address threats, vulnerabilities and related issues to NATO Enterprise networks.
• Provide cybersecurity advice and guidance and develop the yearly roadmap on cyber incident management.

3. PROFILE

[See Requirements]

4. LOCATION OF DUTY

The Service will be executed primarily on site at the NATO HQ offices in Brussels, Belgium. Frequent travels or short deployments to NATO Command Structure bodies would be required. Due to the nature of the work, minimal teleworking can be foreseen.

5. TIMELINES

The services of the contractor are required for the period starting 1st February 2023 (or earlier if available) until 31th December, 2023.

6. SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS

Secure environment with standard working hours. Occasional non-standard hours may be required in support of the NATO Chief Information Officer urgent tasks.

7. TRAVEL

Occasional business travel may be required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed to the individual directly (in addition to the hourly rate) under NATO rules.

8. SECURITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

The contracted individual must be in possession or capable of possessing a security clearance of NATO Secret.

A signed Non-Disclosure Agreement will be required.

Requirements

3. PROFILE

The candidate must have knowledge and multiyear experience in the organisation, management and support of international operations, activities, units and projects related to defence, security, electronics and communications and possess:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• A degree from a university or establishment of similar standing;
• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity incident management, preferably in a large organization;
• Experience in the planning of multi-year programs related to cyber security incident management;
• Experience in cyber incident management exercise planning processes and scenarios;
• Experience in the development of processes and cybersecurity incident response plans, preferably in a large organization;
• Experience in the provision of cybersecurity advice and guidance following incidents happening in and through cyberspace;
• Knowledge and experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders during the response activities to cybersecurity related incidents in large, geographically sparse organizations;
• An excellent knowledge and experience with cybersecurity incident response best practices;
• A good knowledge of the principles, policy and procedures governing cybersecurity, preferably in military and/or defence organizations;
• The ability to draft clear and concise reports, produce and maintain cybersecurity incident reports, security and risks logs and systems in support of cybersecurity incident response activities;

Desirable

The following would be considered an advantage:

• Cyber security certifications such as CISM, CISSP or equivalent post-graduate degree in cybersecurity;
• Experience within NATO in leading cyber incident response activities;
• Knowledge of the NATO organization, its security policy and supporting directives;