C005456 Systems Engineer (CIS Security Accreditation) (CTS) - MON 19 Oct

Deadline Date: Monday 19 October 2026 Requirement: Systems Engineer (CIS Security Accreditation) Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE Full Time On-Site: Yes Time On-Site: 100% Total Scope of the request (hours): 200 Required Start Date: 30 November 2026 End Contract Date: 31 December 2026 Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET Duties & Role: Under the direction of NDWC CIS Security Head but largely on their own initiative, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following: Provide security accreditation advice and guidance to NCI Agency Project, System Managers and NCI Agency contractors during whole life cycle of NATO CIS; Conduct Security Risk Assessment (SRA) in support of security accreditation of NATO CIS, in particular; identify level of threats and vulnerabilities for all assets comprising NATO CIS, derive residual risks and provide risk management recommendations; Identify, plan, develop, request and manage development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan (SAP), Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Report, Security Requirement Statements(SRSt), Security Operating Procedures (SecOPs), Security Test and Verification Plan (STVP), and Security Test and Verification Report (STVR); Draft versions of SSRSs/SecOPs/STVPs/STVR templates review where the contractor presents the draft documents to the customer, with the opportunity for the customer to provide feedback and implement uplifts; Witness security testing (in accordance with STVP) and coordinate remediation plan with the relevant SAA; Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders, including Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, and NCI Agency organization units supporting security accreditation process; Conducts final documents review (after NSAB review) to present and deliver the final report to the customer; Act as a focal point between NCI Agency and NATO SAAs; Represent NCI Agency on security accreditation matters; Provide relevant inputs to various Project and NCI Agency reports; including Highlight reports, Exception reports, Portfolio Strategic plan etc.; Provide subject matter related briefings and presentations; Stay abreast of technological developments relevant to the area of work; Respond to certification inquiries; Deputize for CIS Security Head, as required; Performs other duties as may be required by Line Management. Specific Working Conditions: The current duty location is set to Braine L'Alleud, but will move to Brussels in the new NCIA HQ in 2027. Travel: The incumbent might need to travel twice a month to NATO HQ or Mons. Requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience: The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience; Or…