DEFTEC is looking to identify, develop, and implement advanced cyberspace operation capability concepts within NATO, aligning with the Alliance's Warfare Development Agenda
Requirements
- Master's degree in engineering, systems engineering or computer science
- Proven recent (at least three within the last five years) post-degree hands-on experience in authoring cyberspace concepts, specifications, architectures, functional analysis, designs, preferably in the area of military information and cyber systems
- Post-degree education in CIS security and cyber defence disciplines, as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Expert or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Post-degree hands-on experience in architecture drafting, preferably using NATO Architectural Framework (NAF) or similar standard (e.g. TOGAF)
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating and executing workshops for various stakeholders including governmental agencies, academia and industry
Responsibilities
- Based on NATO operational needs, literature review, high-level direction and guidance, and guidance from ACT Cyberspace Technical Director, identify cyberspace operation capability concepts to be developed
- Develop the identified cyberspace operation capability concepts, by conducting all the necessary activities, including, but not limited to, initial research, input collection, concept aim/scope definition, concept drafting, submission, and approval
- Build and maintain Communities of Interest (NATO organizations, Nations, Industry, Academia) dedicated to the development and implementation of cyberspace operation concepts
- Contribute to experimentation and validation efforts related to the cyberspace operation concepts (feasibility analysis, experiment design and preparation, assessment, etc.)
- Develop (as lead or contributor) relevant engineering products/artefacts to support cyberspace capability development and implementation
- Support and contribute to other warfare development activities related to concept implementation and engineering (feasibility studies, foresight analysis, technical and operational analysis, experimentation campaigns, etc.)
- Inform, organize and participate in meetings, workshops, conferences and other events
Other
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of recent experience in system engineering, capability concept development and implementation in a military context will be considered in lieu of a master's degree
- Travel to attend meetings, workshops, conferences and other events, as needed, generally within NATO's boundaries for up to 20 days per year
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
- Must be able to pass a drug test for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol
- Must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located
