C004727 VeVA MN Firewall Coordination Services (Ops & Ex) (NS) - FRI 13 Mar at EMW, Inc.

Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Firewall Coordination, ITSM Tickets, Change Requests, Subject Matter Expert, Configuration Management, Networking Concepts, IT Service Management, BMC Remedy ITSM Suite, ITILv3/V4, CIS Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Solutions, Project Management Support, Problem-Solving, Communication, MS Excel, MS Power Point

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Deadline Date: Friday 13 March 2026 Requirement: VeVA MN Firewall Coordination Services (Ops & Ex) Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE Full Time On-Site: Yes Time On-Site: 100% Total Scope of the request (hours): 960 Required Start Date: 20 April 2026 End Contract Date: 31 December 2026 Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET Duties & Role: VeVA MN Firewall Coordination Process description document Monthly Firewall Changes Report Response / assess/manage related FW rule ITSM tickets Report of number of tickets assigned to and processed by the FW Coordinator Delivery required assessments to the FW rules originated through Change Requests Report the status of the managed FW Rules to the SMWG upon co-leader's requested. FW process description briefings Deliver assessment as Subject Matter Expert during exercise meetings. Provide direct engagement with and support to exercise participants and stakeholders at the exercise location. Support Exercises: STCO26B - MPC/TCC STCO26B - FCC STCO26A E-Block (Fed. Joining) STCO26A E-Block (Fed. V&V) STCO26B E-Block (Fed. Joining) STCO26B E-Block (Fed. V&V) Skill, Knowledge & Experience: The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance A university degree from a nationally recognised/certified University in a technical subject with substantial Information Technology (IT) content and 2 years of specific experience. Exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency; that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in the duties related to the function of the post. Proven experience on Configuration Management and Firewall rules management Basic familiarity with networking concepts including routing, switching, and IP addressing. Strong technical understanding and experience working with various IT Service Management related tools and technology, including but not limited to BMC Remedy ITSM Suite. Understanding of infrastructure solutions hosting Service Management tools and technology, including understanding of market leading database solutions (including but not limited to MS SQL and Oracle) Sound knowledge of Service Design, Service Transition and Service Operation processes and principles according to ITILv3/v4; Experience with ITIL change and configuration management best practices; Strong technical understanding and knowledge of all aspects of modern CIS infrastructure, including cloud-based solutions used by large and globally disperse organisations Strong understanding and experience working with complex systems and architecture frameworks Extensive knowledge of concepts of central management with distribution execution; Sound Knowledge of NATO's missions and exercises, as well as peacetime architecture and operations Experience leading and facilitating meetings and committees with various stakeholders; Working as part of a technical team; Experience in the following Microsoft tools: MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Outlook, MS Word; Provide Project Management support as required; Strong awareness of business priorities and objectives and how to manage and prioritise the technical activities to support the business Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues, Demonstrated ability to derive meaningful metrics and guidance from system data and trends, Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, Strong policy, process, and procedure skills Ability to clearly articulate ideas to senior leadership orally and in writing. Desirable Knowledge of IT Service Management through completion of formal certification in ITILv3 or v4 at the Foundation level or higher. Working experience in International or Multinational Organizations as well as in military environments will be considered as an asset. In-depth knowledge of NATO responsibilities, structure and organization, including ACO and ACT;

Responsibilities

The role involves managing firewall coordination processes, including documenting procedures, handling monthly change reports, and responding to ITSM tickets related to firewall rules. The coordinator must also deliver assessments for firewall rules originating from Change Requests and report status updates to stakeholders.