Cyber Security Architect Castelo Branco

Cyber Security Architect
Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Job Description: Support to Deployable CIS Cyber Defense Project
General Information
Position: Support to Deployable CIS Cyber Defense Project
Location: Off-site | Remote
Contract Length: 8 months (Extendable)Security Clearance: NATO SECRET (clearance will be provided for qualified citizens)Duties
Development and Baselining of Existing Documentation:• Update MCSOC documentation produced in 2022-2023 to align with the new Allied Reaction Force (ARF) focus. • Update the DCIS Cyber Defence roadmap for 2024. • Review and integrate Identity and Access Management concepts developed in 2022. Reviewing, Integrating, and Referencing Documentation:• Review and integrate aspects of previous MCSOC documentation (produced in 2022-2023). • Further develop the Identity and Access Management concept. Target Architecture Development and Technical Analysis:• Develop a Programme of Work as a technical report, identifying DCIS-specific requirements and gaps related to Cyber Defence (CD) regulations. • Propose solutions and develop a roadmap for implementing Cyber Defence requirements. • Update the MCSOC Concept of Employment (CONEMP) in line with emerging requirements. • Develop or update MCSOC project documentation based on the needs of the Technical Lead (TL) and Project Manager (PM). Sprint-Based Approach:• Deliver work in monthly sprints, agreeing on deliverables and objectives at each sprint retrospective meeting. • Participate in status updates, sprint planning, and project meetings. Reporting and Coordination:• Participate in coordination meetings, both
- person and via conference calls. • Report progress and deliver interim drafts during the sprint cycles. • Document the acceptance of deliverables via the Delivery Acceptance Sheet (DAS). Requirements
Security Clearance:• NATO SECRET security clearance required. Qualifications:• Extensive knowledge and over 10 years of experience in Cyber Security and Information Security. • M. Sc. or Ph
D in Information Security or a related field. • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Experience (Minimum 2 years in at least one of the following):• Concept development in Cyber Security. • Cyber operations and domain concepts. • Security Operations Centre (SOC) setup and process development. • Experience with SIEM/Logging, Firewalls, and NIDS/NIPS/HIDS concepts. • Translating requirements into security architectures and solutions. • System design, architecture, and implementation. • Familiarity with NATO organizational structures. • Working in complex, multinational team environments. Desirable Experience:• Ability to assess cybersecurity threats and risk scenarios. • Experience in producing and editing technical documentation in English. • Excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of project management methodologies. Practical Arrangements• The work will be conducted remotely with some possibility for travel to NATO locations. • Contractor will be provided with a NATO RESTRICTED REACH laptop for the duration of the contract. Travel• Contractor may need to travel for certain tasks, with travel expenses reimbursed per the NCIA Travel Directive.