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The duties of the individual mainly focus on:
* Information Assurance incident management;
* 24/7 helpdesk service management;
* Management of Secure Management Centre's (SMC) including:
key management, access control management, security
monitoring, IP crypto configuration management, error location and
recovery, data base back up, alarm handling;
* Management of NATO Wide PKI user profiles, CA certificates,
End-User certificates, other root CA domains certificates, CRLs
and ARLs
* Provide technical support and assistance to ACO wide and NATO
Agencies and National MODs
* Cyber Security 24/7 watch-keeping duties such as: receiving
advisories from national and non-government CERTs,
disseminating general incident related information to CIS operating
authorities, providing technical support and assistance to NATO
CIS operating authorities in respect to malicious code prevention,
providing liaison with other CERTs, providing limited technical
support and assistance to NATO CIS operating authorities in
respect to intrusion detection, performing initial incident response,
recovery, and reporting activities in support of operational NATO
CIS, reporting incidents and vulnerabilities to the Cyber Security
sections, coordinating the collection and processing of all cyber
related information for NU, NR, MS and NS systems, providing
centralized on line Vulnerability Assessment of remote networks
and interfaces;
* Support incident response, as requested, i.e., forensic
investigation in parallel of recovery and reporting activities;
* Cyber Security Information Sharing Services - This Service
provides the dissemination and/or production of different type of
documents/updates such as: Cyber Security Daily news, Trend
Micro Patterns, replication of Trend Micro Active Repository,
McAfee updates, Juniper Signatures, ExtraDat, Cyber Defence
SitRep Bulletins, NATO Identified Malware Block List (NIMBL);
* Internet e-mail and Internet-Facing Web Sites monitoring Service
- Internet Facing Email Content Monitoring: Checking of all
Inbound/Outbound Internet e-mail to ensure compliance with
NATO and applicable local Security Polices; such checks include
Duties & Role:
malicious code, executable content, encrypted content, SPAM, and
Classified Data content;
*Internet Web Site monitoring - The ability to centrally monitor
customer's Internet-facing Web Sites for availability and
unauthorised changes and to take appropriate reporting/remedial
actions.
The incumbent must have at least a vocational training at a higher
level in Computer Science or related discipline.
The required skillset for the contracted individual is extensive
knowledge and experience (more than 5 years) in the following
areas:
*A good knowledge of Computer Security principles and
procedures. Proficiency with Cryptography Technology.
Knowledge of Internet Protocol based networks and components
(routers and switches);
*Sound Telecommunications background with a minimum of three
years' experience in the management or installation of data
communications equipment;
*A good knowledge of public key infrastructure technology with a
minimum of three years' experience in the management of PKI
systems;
*Working knowledge of Crypto systems and techniques;
*Working knowledge of Router configuration;
*Familiar or proficient with NATO/National Crypto security policies
and procedures;
*Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and
communications security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of
modern operating systems and applications;
*Extensive experience in the analysis of risk and in the
implementation and integration of Information Security protective
measures;
*A high level of knowledge of network, system and application
level troubleshooting techniques;
*Ability to use office automation tools to an advanced standard
(MS Office Professional);
*A good familiarity and understanding of military communication
systems and networks;
*A good knowledge of Microsoft Windows Administration
techniques;
*Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently
and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience and Education:
A Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related discipline at a
nationally recognised/certified University would be desirable.
*Experience with Information Systems Engineering and
Maintenance - Information Security Implementation Computer
Security;
*Specific experience: Must be familiar with the detailed and
complex NATO standards for the operation of CRYPTO and the
associated equipment that process and secure NATO classified
information;
*Experience in development and implementation of computer
security policies;
*Experience in evaluation and accreditation of telecommunications
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
and information systems;
* Experience in security requirements analysis.
* Hold one or more of the following IT security
qualifications/certifications:
o CCNA;
o ITIL foundation in IT Service Management
* Prior experience of working in an international mission
environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.