NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)
Principal Technician (Cyber Security)
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency), Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Principal Technician (Cyber Security)
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) Primary Location: United States of America – Norfolk Schedule: Full-time Application Deadline: 25-Dec-2025 Salary (Pay Basis): 6,747.69 Grade: NATO Grade G12 About the job:
Based in Norfolk, VA, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join NCIA CIS Support Unit (CSU) Norfolk (USA) which is responsible for managing, delivering and maintaining assigned Communications and Information Systems (CIS) products and services for Agency customers during peacetime, crisis and war throughout its assigned AOR and as otherwise directed. As the local service provider and Service Management Authority for SACT and JFCNF it supports the NCIA in delivering secure, reliable end-to-end services under the Enterprise Service Delivery Model (ESDM). Responsibilities:
Lead a team of 3-4 Cyber Security and COMSEC personnel through day-to-day operations. Act as Cyber Security Principal Technician, administering all aspects of Cyber Security activities in coordination with the NATO Cyber Security Center (NCSC), including boundary protection management, data loss prevention, and enterprise anti‑malware. Schedule, coordinate and facilitate security audits and inspections, and manage post‑inspection actions. Supervise monitoring, testing, evaluating computer security systems and the evaluation of Cyber Security aspects of CIS Accreditation. Serve as the focal point for planning, implementing and maintaining Cyber Security services for North America national customers as per existing SLAs and other service agreements. Plan and, as necessary, implement Cyber Security services for ad‑hoc activities in North America (e.g., exercises, high‑profile events, operations) in support of Agency SLs, DSO, Strategy and other Agency organizational elements. In conjunction with ACT Office of Security, Allied Command Counter‑Intelligence, NCSC, supervise all CSU Norfolk activities related to Cyber Security incidents within the AOR. Support physical task requirements with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Qualifications (About you):
Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post‑related experience, or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post‑related experience. At least 2 years’ experience with system security, security architecture, network security engineering, security governance, and risk management. Detailed knowledge and working experience of security and networking technologies including IPv4, firewalls, virtual private networks, proxy servers, intrusion detection and forensic tools. Experience with wireless LAN technologies and endpoint security of mobile devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones. Experience with security incident handling, interpretation of Cyber Security audit results. Experience conducting risk assessments. One of the following certifications: CGRC/CAP, CASP+, Cloud+, PenTest+, Security+, GSEC or equivalent. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. What we offer:
Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history. 5‑year contract with competitive tax‑free salary and household and children’s allowances. Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave. Excellent private health insurance scheme. Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays. NATO Pension Scheme. Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more. To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website. The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability. Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.
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NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) Primary Location: United States of America – Norfolk Schedule: Full-time Application Deadline: 25-Dec-2025 Salary (Pay Basis): 6,747.69 Grade: NATO Grade G12 About the job:
Based in Norfolk, VA, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join NCIA CIS Support Unit (CSU) Norfolk (USA) which is responsible for managing, delivering and maintaining assigned Communications and Information Systems (CIS) products and services for Agency customers during peacetime, crisis and war throughout its assigned AOR and as otherwise directed. As the local service provider and Service Management Authority for SACT and JFCNF it supports the NCIA in delivering secure, reliable end-to-end services under the Enterprise Service Delivery Model (ESDM). Responsibilities:
Lead a team of 3-4 Cyber Security and COMSEC personnel through day-to-day operations. Act as Cyber Security Principal Technician, administering all aspects of Cyber Security activities in coordination with the NATO Cyber Security Center (NCSC), including boundary protection management, data loss prevention, and enterprise anti‑malware. Schedule, coordinate and facilitate security audits and inspections, and manage post‑inspection actions. Supervise monitoring, testing, evaluating computer security systems and the evaluation of Cyber Security aspects of CIS Accreditation. Serve as the focal point for planning, implementing and maintaining Cyber Security services for North America national customers as per existing SLAs and other service agreements. Plan and, as necessary, implement Cyber Security services for ad‑hoc activities in North America (e.g., exercises, high‑profile events, operations) in support of Agency SLs, DSO, Strategy and other Agency organizational elements. In conjunction with ACT Office of Security, Allied Command Counter‑Intelligence, NCSC, supervise all CSU Norfolk activities related to Cyber Security incidents within the AOR. Support physical task requirements with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Qualifications (About you):
Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post‑related experience, or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post‑related experience. At least 2 years’ experience with system security, security architecture, network security engineering, security governance, and risk management. Detailed knowledge and working experience of security and networking technologies including IPv4, firewalls, virtual private networks, proxy servers, intrusion detection and forensic tools. Experience with wireless LAN technologies and endpoint security of mobile devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones. Experience with security incident handling, interpretation of Cyber Security audit results. Experience conducting risk assessments. One of the following certifications: CGRC/CAP, CASP+, Cloud+, PenTest+, Security+, GSEC or equivalent. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. What we offer:
Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history. 5‑year contract with competitive tax‑free salary and household and children’s allowances. Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave. Excellent private health insurance scheme. Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays. NATO Pension Scheme. Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more. To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website. The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability. Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.
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