The selected contractor will provide programme coordination and subject matter expertise in support of NATO's Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC) within SHAPE. Work will be executed using agile methodology through a series of 4-week sprints.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Risk Collection, Assessment, and Reporting

   • Collect, validate, and report cyberspace risks.

   • Maintain up-to-date risk documentation.

2. Incident Correlation and Analysis

   • Analyze cybersecurity incident data.

   • Identify trends and support incident response.

3. Situational Awareness (SA) Assessment

   • Review reports on threats, missions, and networks.

   • Recommend improvements to enhance SA.

4. Incident Response Support

   • Support response teams with analytical and contextual input during incidents.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Meeting Facilitation

   • Organize meetings, create agendas, document actions, and follow up.

6. SA Product Support

   • Assist in developing products for cyberspace situational awareness and operational planning.

7. Sprint Lifecycle Participation

   • Contribute to planning, execution, tracking, review, and reporting of each sprint.

8. Reporting & Coordination

   • Daily stand-ups, monthly status meetings, and documentation in line with NCIA standards.

9. Other Duties

   • Support workshops, events, and conferences as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory:

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum 5 years of professional experience.

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in:

    • NATO environment.

    • Cybersecurity, CIS, or defence-related projects.

    • Stakeholder management, coordination, and reporting.

• Expertise:

  • Advanced knowledge in risk and organizational management.

  • Experience with defence, cybersecurity, networks, digital evidence, or communication/information systems.

• Security:

  • Valid NATO SECRET security clearance.

  • Company must have Facility Security Clearance (FSC) for handling/storing NATO SECRET material.

• Language:

  • Professional proficiency in English (comparable to STANAG 6001 level 3333).

Desired:

• Prior experience in military/civilian international environments.

• Familiarity with NATO structures, particularly ACO and ACT.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

• Location: 100% onsite at SHAPE, Mons, Belgium.

• Duration:

  • Option Years: 2026–2027 (up to 48 sprints per year).

• Evaluation: Based on Lowest Priced Technically Compliant bid.