Senior Cyber Security Specialist 2 - PKI

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is looking for a PKI/Cybersecurity Engineer to support the management and development of NATO's Public Key Infrastructure and broader cybersecurity capabilities.

Duties

• Install, configure and maintain NATO-wide Public Key Infrastructure (PKI/NPKI) systems and components.
• Manage NPKI virtualised infrastructure, networking components and hardware infrastructure.
• Install and maintain LDAP directory services and supporting HTTP services.
• Configure, integrate and maintain Enterprise Mobile Mobility solutions.
• Manage Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) and Time Stamp services.
• Maintain NPKI-dedicated databases and perform database administration.
• Deploy, integrate and manage Card Management Systems.
• Manage Hardware Security Module (HSM) firmware upgrades and ongoing maintenance.
• Analyse Certificate Authority logs, troubleshoot alarms/errors and monitor user activity.
• Support smart-card enrolment and certificate creation processes.
• Perform day-to-day PKI operations, including management, backup and restore.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical support to NPKI customers and ITM Operating Authorities.
• Provide technical assistance to the NPKI Mitigation project team.
• Design and implement new PKI components and services.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for NPKI services.
• Investigate network faults, security incidents and performance issues, and implement technical improvements.
• Support the integration of cybersecurity tools into NATO CIS environments.
• Conduct testing, validation and acceptance activities for cybersecurity capabilities.
• Produce technical documentation including installation guides, configuration baselines, test plans, test reports, SOPs and security hardening guides.
• Provide technical advice on cybersecurity architecture, tool configuration, system integration and operational improvements.
• Coordinate with project managers, system engineers, network engineers, security architects and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable NATO security policies, operational requirements and technical standards.
• Support operational handover, knowledge transfer and training activities.
• Participate in technical meetings, reviews, workshops and coordination activities with NATO, national and industry stakeholders.