Protective Security Assistant

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Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Protective Security Assistant

**Role ID –**C005060

Role Background

The Protective Security Assistant supports the day-to-day delivery of protective security operations, ensuring compliance with NATO and NCIA security policies and procedures. The role is responsible for supporting personnel, physical, industrial, information, and communications security activities, while contributing to business continuity, security awareness, risk management, and security governance.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Protective Security Assistant helps maintain a secure operating environment by administering security processes, supporting audits and inspections, managing security records, and assisting with cryptographic and information assurance activities.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and delivery of Protective Security operations.
• Assist in the management of physical, personnel, industrial, and business security activities.
• Maintain personnel security records and databases.
• Coordinate and deliver security awareness activities for personnel.
• Provide technical support for security and Information Assurance (IA) projects.
• Maintain and monitor local security procedures to ensure compliance with NATO and NCIA security policies.
• Conduct and support security audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Assist in planning and coordinating Communications Security (COMSEC) activities.
• Support cryptographic security services and related operational activities.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and testing of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Support Health & Safety activities within the organization.
• Provide internal IT support assistance to personnel when required.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on security-related matters.
• Deputise for the Section Head when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

Skills

• Strong knowledge of protective security principles and practices.
• Understanding of telecommunications, networking, and information technology systems.
• Knowledge of Information Security (INFOSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security (COMPUSEC), and Security Operations (SECOPS).
• Knowledge of personnel, physical, and industrial security processes.
• Security risk assessment and vulnerability management.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery principles.
• Security audit and compliance processes.
• Information Assurance (IA).
• Security administration and records management.
• Proficiency with security-related office tools and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Experience

• Higher vocational qualification in Security, Telecommunications Security, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Cryptographic Security, Forensic Security, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.

OR

• Secondary education with a minimum of 4 years' relevant professional experience.
• Experience monitoring the performance of CIS-related projects.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and identifying security vulnerabilities.
• Experience implementing corrective security measures.
• Experience supporting security compliance, governance, and operational security activities.
• Experience working with security management processes and procedures.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within an international environment involving military and civilian personnel.
• Knowledge of NATO structures, including ACO and ACT.
• Understanding of NATO Security Policy and Protective Security principles.

Certifications

Preferred

• CISSP
• CISM
• NATO CIS Security Course
• NATO Security Course
• Other relevant security certifications.

Security Clearance

• Valid NATO Cosmic Top Secret security clearance.

Working Location

• Location: Brunssum, Netherlands.
• Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site.

Working Policy

• Employment Type: Full-time Contract.
• Contract Duration: 21 September 2026 – 30 December 2026.
• Total Contract Hours: 532 hours.
• Full-time on-site attendance is required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid NATO Cosmic Top Secret security clearance throughout the contract.
• Work must be performed in accordance with NATO and NCIA security policies, procedures, and operational requirements.

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

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