Team Lead Data, Information & Communication Enabling at NATO

Mons, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team leadership, Cybersecurity, Data management, Information management, Sprint planning, IT operations, Incident handling, Linux, Object-oriented programming, ITIL, API integration, Networking, Problem-solving, Communication, Stakeholder management, Automation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Who we are: For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff. Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge. About the job: Based in Mons, Belgium, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is responsible for planning and executing all lifecycle management activities for cyber security. Within the NCSC, you will embark in the journey of data-centric transformation of the cyber security services and capabilities by leading a team focusing on the development and administration of tools supporting Data, Information and Communication Management and Exploitation to the benefit of the whole NATO Cyber security community. The tools are in constant evolution, following the high pace of new user requirements and the technological evolution. We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Team Lead, Data, Information & Communication Enabling who will take on the following roles and responsibilities: Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team delivering data-driven cybersecurity capabilities through sprint-based delivery cycles; Plan, prioritise, and oversee sprint backlogs covering both IT Operations and Development activities in support of cyber security objectives; Ensure effective integration of operational support activities (incident handling, service stability, platform maintenance) with development activities (feature delivery, automation, and data pipeline enhancement); Manage team capacity, workload distribution, and skill development to ensure predictable delivery of outcomes aligned with Branch priorities. For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCIA career site. About you: The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are: A Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or 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 NCIA, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post; Proven experience leading technical teams delivering IT or cyber-related services, with demonstrated people management responsibility; Proven experience working in a cyber security environment, supporting defensive cyber operations, cyber platforms, or security services; Experience managing priorities, workload, and dependencies in a time-sensitive organisational environment; Strong understanding of secure system development and operation principles; Experience collaborating with stakeholders across technical, operational, and management functions; Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions; Good knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications; Experience integrating data sources using APIs, structured data formats (XML, JSON), or messaging technologies; Excellent communication and analytical skills; Practical experience in managing complex Linux-based environments; Practical experience in object-oriented programming; Good understanding of the management of the IT Service Delivery, following ITIL framework; Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Note that internally the job title is Section Head Data, Information & Communication Enabling. What we offer: Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history; 5 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances; Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave; Excellent private health insurance scheme; Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays; NATO Pension Scheme; Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more. To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website. The NCIA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability. Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team to deliver data-driven cybersecurity capabilities through sprint-based cycles. Oversee sprint backlogs, manage team capacity, and ensure effective integration of operational support and development activities.