[5776] Interim CIS Security Assistant

Start date: April 2026
Clearance: NATO Secret or equivalent
Location: Brussels, Belgium

Duties:

• Support the Site CIS Security Officer with:
o Monitoring and reporting on CIS security posture
o Performing or supporting risk assessments, threat identification, and control evaluations
o Assisting in the execution and documentation of STVPs
o Registering, tracking, and escalating security incidents
o Supporting vulnerability assessments and documentation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on:
o Accreditation documentation
o Policy compliance
o 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 Education & Certifications
• 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

Duties & Role: Requirements Description: Core Skills & Competencies

• CIS/IT Security Foundations
o Understanding of core security concepts: CIA triad, system hardening, access control o Able to apply and monitor standard security controls based on local risk assessments o Familiarity with incident handling, basic investigation, and escalation procedures
o Basic exposure to vulnerability assessment tools and techniques
• Technical Environment Awareness Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
o Competent with Windows and Linux OS environments o Knowledge of networking essentials: IP, DNS, firewalls
o Familiarity with IT infrastructures, especially within classified or secure domains • Documentation & Compliance
o Ability to assist in maintaining and updating Security Test & Verification Plans (STVP) o Supports CIS security documentation (SSRS, SecOPs, SRA, etc.)
o Tracks vulnerabilities, logs incidents, and maintains audit trails
• ITIL & Risk Frameworks o Applies ITIL-based processes for incident and change management o Understands risk assessment and documentation practices
• Toolset Familiarity o Awareness of ITSM platforms (e.g., BMC Remedy) o Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) o 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:
o Security monitoring tools and reporting
o Vulnerability management or patch tracking o Incident reporting/escalation
o Documenting procedures and compliance support