Cybersecurity Technician

BICES-0001 Cybersecurity Technician.

Duties: Under the supervision of the BSU Chief and in close coordination with the BGX Security Officers and Engineers, the incumbent provides 2nd level support for complex technical cybersecurity-based activities in the area of CIS monitoring and security incident response. S/He contributes to the day-to-day CIS security testing, verifications, scanning, monitoring, updating, baselining, improving and documenting activities of the cybersecurity capabilities implemented within the BICES NATO HQ Element networks.

The incumbent reports the status and the discoveries of the security posture of BICES NATO HQ Element networks and contributes to the monitoring, analysis and modifications of security services. The incumbent may be required to undertake operational deployments and/or travel duty assignments both within and beyond NATO's boundaries.

Requirements: The incumbent must possess higher secondary education with at least 3 years post related experience and possess at least 1 year post-related experience in CIS security activities. Must possess at least 1 year of experience in Windows and Linux based operating systems and platforms, of update service platforms and technologies and of IP based networking and devices. Must possess at least 1 year of experience in firewall and intrusion detection technologies.

Must possess at least 1 year of experience in security tools such as firewalls, proxies, guard technology, SIEM solutions and scanning tools. Must possess at least 1 year of experience in Security Operations Centre (SOC) processes and procedures. Must possess at least 1 year of experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing techniques, log fusion and log analysis capabilities. Must demonstrate the ability to identify and describe computer and network anomalies within a CIS and to understand, assess and solve technical issues.

Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be flexible to work outside regular office hours. The contractor must be in possession of a NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance. Must possess level V (Advanced) of the English language.

Preferences: The following will be considered an advantage: knowledge of NATO security policies and supporting directives; experience working in a multinational environment; familiarity with NATO structure and procedures; experience with the application of techniques/methods for source verification, data fusion, quality analysis, and threat actor profiling. The posting was placed on 06-10-2026 with a deadline of 16-10-2026.