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Security Engineer

• Manages tender, evaluation and acquisition processes.
• Researches suppliers and markets, and maintains a broad understanding of the commercial environment, to inform and develop commercial strategies and sourcing plans.
• Advises on the business case for alternative sourcing models.
• Advises on policy and procedures covering tendering, the selection of suppliers and procurement.
• Negotiates with potential partners and suppliers, developing acceptance criteria and procedures.
• Oversees and measures the fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Uses key performance indicators to monitor and challenge performance and identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Develops strategies to address under-performance and compliance failures, including the application of contract terms.
• Reviews and ensures compliance with relevant organizational and legal policies and procedures.
• Works with various complex procurement programs and activities in the organization.
• Builds key relationships and dependencies with other business functions and providers.
• Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding.
• Uses available procurement systems and tools.
• Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications.

Senior Contracting Officer – Security Clearance

• Plans, organizes and conducts formal reviews and assessments of complex domains areas, cross-functional areas, and across the supply chain.
• Evaluates, appraises and identifies non-compliances with organizational standards and determines the underlying reasons for non-compliance;
• Produces test documentation such as (Event) Test Plans, Test cases, Requirements Traceability Matrix, test reports, etc.
• Provides assurance to test artefacts such as the Requirements Traceability Matrix;
• Manages the design, planning and execution of the V&V events and its reporting;
• Provides support to projects where the execution is performed by an external contractor
• Provides support to the operational community in operational acceptance activities

Assurance Engineer – Security Clearance

• Develop, update, and maintain JTS/FAST test cases, test scenarios, test scripts, and test data in accordance with agreed requirements, priorities, technical direction, release planning, and project objectives.
• Perform manual, automated, functional, regression, integration, and system testing to support the continued maintenance, validation, and evolution of the JTS/FAST software baseline.
• Support the full software testing lifecycle of JTS/FAST, including test analysis, test design, test implementation, test execution, defect reporting, retesting, regression testing, and test documentation.
• Develop, update, and maintain automated test scripts and test automation assets to improve test coverage, repeatability, maintainability, and regression testing capability.
• Support integration and verification activities to ensure that developed, updated, or maintained JTS/FAST software components operate correctly within the wider JTS/FAST system and in line with agreed interface, interoperability, and operational requirements.
• Analyse, investigate, document, and report software defects, test failures, anomalies, and quality issues identified during testing, integration, verification, release preparation, or operational support activities.
• Support the verification of defect fixes and software changes by performing retesting, regression testing, and validation against agreed acceptance criteria and requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test execution reports, defect reports, regression test evidence, automation documentation, and other project deliverables as required.
• Contribute to virtual and in-person meetings, reviews, planning sessions, technical discussions, test coordination activities, and release readiness reviews with NCIA stakeholders and project team members.
• Ensure that all testing activities, test artefacts, automated scripts, defect reports, and associated deliverables comply with applicable NCIA testing standards, quality requirements, configuration management practices, and agreed project procedures.
• Update and expand the produced test assets, automated test scripts, test data, and documentation as necessary to accommodate new, revised, or emerging requirements throughout the duration of the engagement.
• Support the improvement of JTS/FAST software quality, reliability, maintainability, interoperability, and operational readiness by providing structured testing, clear test evidence, and timely feedback to the project team.

Support Engineer, JTS/FAST Testing, Security Clearance

• Plans, organizes and conducts formal reviews and assessments of complex domains areas, cross-functional areas, and across the supply chain.
• Evaluates, appraises and identifies non-compliances with organizational standards and determines the underlying reasons for non-compliance; Produces test documentation such as (Event) Test Plans, Test cases, Requirements Traceability Matrix, test reports, etc.
• Provides assurance to test artefacts such as the Requirements Traceability Matrix;
• Manages the design, planning and execution of the V&V events and its reporting;
• Provides support to projects where the execution is performed by an external contractor
• Provides support to the operational community in operational acceptance activities

Senior Assurance Engineer – Security Clearance

Recruitment

• Review incoming candidate profiles and determine whether they fit the type of professionals typically required for NATO projects.
• Conduct structured conversations with candidates to understand:
• Citizenship and eligibility requirements
• Security clearance potential
• Professional background
• Preferred locations
• Salary and rate expectations
• Availability and mobility
• Maintain accurate candidate records and documentation.
• Guide candidates through the initial stages of security clearance preparation and submission processes.
• Build and continuously expand our pool of prequalified professionals who may become eligible for future NATO opportunities.
• Monitor newly released opportunities across multiple NATO related programs and frameworks.
• Use AI tools and internal databases to identify potential candidate matches.
• Review AI generated recommendations and validate candidate suitability.
• Contact potentially relevant candidates and present matching opportunities.
• Collect candidate interest and availability information.
• Transfer interested candidates to the recruitment team for full qualification and submission.

Recruitment Operations Specialist – AI, NATO Projects

• Oversight and support to Information Security and NATO CIS Security Accreditation activities
• Project Support: security design, CIS Security Risk Assessment, security requirements, security testing and validation, interoperability and security operating procedures
• Information security: advise on security aspects to manage identified risks and ensure adoption and adherence to standards for complex ISR information systems
• Develop security architectures that mitigate the risks
• Information assurance: Interpret and apply information assurance and security policies to manage risks
• Plan and conduct information assurance and security accreditation of complex cross-functional domains and areas
• Risk management: Plan and implement complex security risk management activities within a specific function, technical area, project or programme
• Implement consistent and reliable security risk management processes and reporting to key stakeholders
• Vulnerability assessment/ Penetration Testing: Plan and manage vulnerability assessment and/or penetration testing activities

Senior Engineer, Cyber Security

• Coordination of ASI's and CMDB Discovery for NATO with security clearance
• Review and support Verification Audit Control activities against the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and supervise Configuration Control activities in accordance with Agency directives and local procedures
• Assist in managing all configuration management activities within the CSU
• Propose and agree configuration items (CIs) and establish naming conventions for unique identification
• Establish and maintain operational processes for secure configuration, classification, verification, and auditing of configuration records
• Develop, configure, and maintain tools and automation solutions for identifying, tracking, logging, and maintaining accurate configuration information
• Produce reports on the status and effectiveness of configuration management activities
• Identify configuration management issues and recommend corrective actions to improve compliance and operational efficiency
• Update and maintain the CMDB with accurate, complete, and current information
• Conduct manual discovery scans using approved scripts across air-gapped networks and transfer collected data into the relevant CMDB
• Coordinate with CSU logistics personnel to obtain physical asset information for CMDB integration
• Assess the impact of Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs), ensuring business impacts are understood and mitigated
• Provide status reports on implemented IT service changes to senior management
• Propose maintenance and implementation windows for customer approval prior to ASI commencement
• Coordinate with Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) and Enterprise Service Operation Centre (ESOC) to secure approvals for ASI activities
• Implement routine changes within live IT service environments
• Generate schedules and time estimates for planned IT service changes
• Participate in risk, cost, and benefit analysis of proposed service changes
• Document procedures and implemented changes within the ITSM system
• Monitor the effectiveness of service improvements and corrective actions
• Support the capture, analysis, diagnosis, and reporting of customer complaints and compliments
• Contribute to Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives by enhancing local processes and increasing efficiencies within the ASI process
• Liaise closely with internal Section Heads and provide assistance as required
• Plan, schedule own work and monitor work of others – where applicable - within limited time horizons
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Coordination of ASI's and CMDB Discovery with Security Clearance

• L3 Support Engineer for COTS Applications for NATO with security clearance
• Deploy and manage server applications running on Windows or Linux servers
• Integrate applications with identity providers
• Support creation and deployment of client applications on end-user workstations
• Gathering and reporting metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Manage EntraID Groups and Roles
• Monitor the incident management process for tickets created in the helpdesk ticketing system
• Escalate complex issues to vendor support or appropriate teams when necessary
• Work closely together and provide input to Service Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Portfolio Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a knowledge base, documenting common issues and solutions.

L3 Support Engineer, COTS Applications, Security Clearance

• Support the Procurement & Contracting Branch Head to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality acquisition of complex technical components, systems, IT infrastructure, engineering services, or high-value, specialized items.
• Actively conduct sourcing, negotiation and procurement of specialized goods, equipment and technical services in support of the Centre's Program of Work.
• Create and review purchase orders and contract for the Contracting Officer’s signature.
• Under the direction and supervision of the Contracting Officer, manage end-to-end Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and tender processes for complex technical requirements.
• Evaluate supplier offers based on technical proposals, quality, price, and delivery terms – in accordance with solicitation requirements.
• Liaise closely with internal stakeholders (researchers, engineers, programme managers and technical staff) to accurately understand and translate complex technical requirements into procurement specifications.
• Conduct market research and technical analysis to stay current on industry trends, new technologies, and potential supply chain disruptions in the global technical market.
• Assist the Branch Head in the negotiation of contracts and framework agreements with suppliers, ensuring value for money and adherence to procurement rules and standards.
• Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of suppliers’ performance (quality, on-time delivery, compliance) is conducted and recorded.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with the NATO Financial Regulations and the STO’s Charter and Financial Procedures, ethical procurement standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the technical supply chain, including geopolitical, financial, and technical obsolescence risks.

Senior Buyer, NATO – Security Clearance

• Build and configure a COMS mock-up environment within the NATO Software Factory
• Recreate Jira and Confluence workflows, processes, plugins, and integrations
• Implement automation and synchronization mechanisms between environments
• Analyse and document functional and non-functional requirements
• Produce technical documentation suitable for third-party vendors
• Create demonstration materials and technical walkthroughs
• Support live demonstrations and stakeholder presentations
• Collaborate with NATO and NCIA subject matter experts

Senior Atlassian Consultant, Security Clearance

• Support the development of Next Generation Network (NGN) architectures
• Evaluate current and emerging 5G and 6G technologies for military applications
• Develop technical studies, white papers, and architecture artefacts
• Analyse secure communications concepts and network architectures
• Conduct readiness assessments and technology maturity evaluations
• Review Network Management and Cyber Defence concepts
• Present findings and recommendations to NATO stakeholders
• Contribute to future communication strategies and capability development

Principal 5G & Network Architecture Consultant

• Conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments across NATO entities
• Facilitate interviews, workshops, and assessment sessions with stakeholders
• Coordinate annual cybersecurity scorecard activities
• Analyze cybersecurity performance and maturity data
• Develop cybersecurity metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks
• Create analytical dashboards and visualizations using Power BI
• Consolidate assessment findings and prepare executive-level reports
• Support continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance methodologies
• Present findings and recommendations to senior NATO stakeholders

Cybersecurity Governance & Assessment Consultant

• Design and refine security profiles for NATO communication standards
• Analyze compliance with NATO Data Centric Security (DCS) requirements
• Develop proof-of-concept implementations and concept demonstrators
• Support interoperability and validation exercises
• Design and execute security validation testing
• Produce technical specifications and standards documentation
• Develop and maintain software components supporting secure information exchange
• Contribute to SCRUM-based development teams
• Support knowledge transfer and technical handover activities

Senior Secure Communications Engineer – Security Clearance

SDET

• Design, develop, and maintain test cases and test scenarios
• Execute functional, integration, regression, system, and release testing
• Develop and maintain automated test suites
• Verify REST APIs, messaging interfaces, and interoperability scenarios
• Analyze defects and support root cause investigations
• Create test plans, execution reports, and release verification documentation
• Support CI/CD testing activities
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning
• Contribute to software quality improvements and testing best practices
• Support interoperability events and validation exercises

Senior Test Automation Engineer, Security Clearance

Backend Engineer

• Develop and maintain Java-based software components
• Implement new functionality and enhancements across the NIRIS platform
• Upgrade and modernize Java modules to supported LTS versions
• Develop and maintain REST integrations and data exchange interfaces
• Support interoperability with external systems and NATO standards
• Improve logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities
• Contribute to unit testing and automated testing activities
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and technical discussions
• Produce technical documentation and implementation artefacts