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GardPass Consulting & Space

[5812] Cyber Security Engineer (Security Accreditation)

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Brussels, Belgium

Freelance

24-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Risk Management Test Security Testing Risk Assessment Organization

Job Specifications

Start date: April 2026

Clearance: NATO Secret or equivalent

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Requirements:

Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Security Accreditation of major CIS acquisition and/or development projects for a large organization
Security risk assessment methodologies and tools
Planning, design and implementation of security components of major CIS
Knowledge of NATO Security Policy and supporting directives

Duties:

Contributes to the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas by identification of applicable NATO security directives
Provides guidance on the application and operation of elementary physical, procedural and technical security controls
Explains the purpose of security controls and performs security risk assessments for communication and information systems
Identifies risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures
Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures, which can mitigate identified risks
Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities related to security accreditation
Follows agreed standards and applies appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements related to security accreditation
Works with stakeholders to prioritise requirements and resolve conflicts
Provide security accreditation advice and guidance to NCI Agency Project, System Managers during whole life cycle of NATO CIS, including providing inputs to Project Proposals and Invitations for Bid
Conduct Security Risk Assessment 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, request and manage development of required documents for accreditation (CIS Description, Security Accreditation Plan, Security Risk Assessment Report, Security Requirement Statements, Security Operating Procedures, and Security Test and Verification Plan)
Witness security testing (in accordance with STVP) and coordinate remediation plan with the relevant SAA
Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders specifically the Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, NATO CIS Operational Authorities and NCI Agency organization units supporting security accreditation process
Represent the Agency on security accreditation matters
Stay abreast of technological developments relevant to the area of work
Perform any other duties as may be required

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