Technical Security positions (3 posts)

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Primary Location

Belgium-Brussels

NATO Body

NATO International Staff (NATO IS)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

03-Mar-2025, 4:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

4,051.52

Grade

NATO Grade G8-G10

Through this advertisement we will be recruiting for 3 G8/10 posts:

Coordinator, Technical Security (PSESB); Operator,

Technical Security (PSESB);

Operator, Cyber Technical Security (SPOB).

• SUMMARY
  

The Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD), under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Intelligence and Security, comprises two principal pillars: Intelligence, headed by the Deputy ASG for Intelligence; and the NATO Office of Security, (NOS) headed by the Deputy ASG for Security (DASG-S) /Director NOS.

The NOS is responsible for the overall coordination of NATO security member nations, NATO civil and military bodies as well as International Organisations and partner nations. It is also responsible for the security of the NATO Headquarters (HQ) and its personnel in Brussels and abroad on mission and in satellite offices, and for the protection of the Secretary General. The NOS comprises the Office of the Director, the Security Policy Oversight Branch (SPOB), the Protective Security & Emergency Services Branch (PSESB), the Security Intelligence Branch (SIB) and the Close Protection Unit (CPU).

The PSESB’s mission is to ensure the security and safety of the NATO HQ, its people, infrastructure and information. In coordination with the Host Nation, it analyses threats and vulnerabilities, determines risks and acts to minimise them. Its staff works in the following domains: access management; security regulations and infractions; physical security; security guarding; fire, first aid and CBRN; emergency procedures; information assurance; security awareness and “special events” (high-level meetings at the NATO HQ, and in NATO member and partner nations). It also provides advice on protective security issues in the NATO satellite offices.

The SPOB is responsible for ensuring that NATO Security Policy is applied throughout NATO bodies and member Nations and as well as in non-NATO Nations and organisations, as appropriate, with which NATO cooperates. SPOB develops security policy and directives, supports their implementation and verifies compliance through security audits in the specific functional areas of personnel security, physical security, security of information, communication and information systems security (including Cyber Security) and industrial and protective security. SPOB works with the other NOS Branches to ensure coordinated and consistent responses to the interpretation and practical application of policy.

Through this campaign, we are recruiting for 3 different security roles. Please click on the links below to access the detailed post description of each of them.

• Coordinator, Technical Security (PSESB): CLICK HERE
  

The Coordinator, Technical Security (PSESB) works in the Operations Section of PSESB and under the supervision of the Head, Technical Security. The incumbent manages daily tasks to be performed by the teams and the planning of required training. They are responsible of managing existing maintenance contracts of electronic equipment and of assisting the head in case of technical issues concerning emanations and zoning. They also be required to support Technical Security staff in performing technical security-related tasks and operations. The incumbent contributes to maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) up-to-date and track records of incident by managing databases.

• Operator, Technical Security (PSESB): CLICK HERE
  

The Operator, Technical Security (PSESB )works in the Operations Section of PSESB and under the supervision of Head, Technical Security. The incumbent is mainly responsible for performing technical security tasks and missions and for developing and maintaining Technical Security related security regulations. The incumbent will also contribute to supporting various Technical Security, including Technical Security Counter Measures, Technical Security Inspections, Monitoring activities, by applying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with and in support of NATO Security Policies.

• Operator, Cyber Technical Security (SPOB): CLICK HERE
  

The Operator, Cyber Technical Security (SPOB) works in the Cyber Investigation and Auditing team of SPOB and under the supervision of Head, Information Assurance and Awareness. The incumbent is mainly responsible for performing technical security tasks and missions and for developing and maintaining Technical Security related security regulations. The incumbent also contributes to the tracking, analysing, investigating and reporting of Technical and CIS Security incidents in NATO HQ (including breaches of classified information, insider threat, violation of the regulations).

• COMPETENCIES
  

The incumbent must demonstrate:

• Achievement: Works to meet standards;
• Analytical Thinking: Breaks down problems;
• Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems;
• Flexibility: Acts with flexibility;
• Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation;
• Organizational Commitment: Supports the Organization;
• Self-Control: Responds calmly;
• Teamwork: Cooperates.
• CONTRACT
  

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years’ duration; possibility of an indefinite duration contract thereafter.

Contract clause applicable:

In accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, the successful candidate will receive a definite duration contract of three years, which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.

NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.

Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.

• USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
  

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment
  

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More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

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