Information, Knowledge and Data Management Analysts (Cyber Security), Mons

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in Mons or in Brussels, Belgium, 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 NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is responsible for planning and executing all lifecycle management activities for cyber security. In executing this responsibility, NCSC provides specialist cyber security-related services covering the spectrum of scientific, technical, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and sustainment support, throughout the lifecycle of NATO Communications and Information Systems (CIS).

The NCSC is part of the nucleus of the NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre (NICC).

We are looking for two driven and enthusiastic Information, Knowledge and Data Management Analysts who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

Develop and maintain the information management landscape of the organisation and assist in its data driven transformation efforts;

Provide assistance to operational and project teams in finding, accessing, creating and distributing key data and information;

Provide high-level meeting support during critical cyber security operations and incidents, including:

ü Meeting organization, coordination, and facilitation;

ü Real-time minute taking and documentation;

ü Decision tracking and action item management;

ü Timely distribution of outcomes and communications to relevant stakeholders.

Maintain situational awareness and ensure accurate information flow during high-pressure operational scenarios;

Support rapid response coordination by managing communication channels and information distribution.

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCIA career site .

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience;

Proven experience in cyber security with an understanding of cyber security operations and terminology;

Proven experience in information management, knowledge management, or related fields;

Thorough knowledge of tools for information management (Atlassian stack or SharePoint);

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute-taking and report writing;

Experience in roles requiring taking initiative and a flexible approach allowing the incumbent to respond reliably and competently to changing requirements in a demanding environment;

Experience in roles requiring excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to be responsive and sensitive to both external and internal customers and staff;

Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Note that there are two similar roles open: one role in Mons and one role in Brussels, Belgium. 

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 NCIA and our work, please visit our website .

The NCIA 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, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.