Cyber Defense Technician for NATO

Introduction

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) recruits committed and skilled experts for our humanitarian, resilience and peace support operations worldwide on a daily basis. We have great experience on working together and strengthening other organisations for example the UN and the EU in crisis, conflicts or other disasters.

MSB is currently looking for a Cyber Defense Technician to support the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, NSATU. NSATU is based in Wiesbaden, Germany. Duration for the mission is initially 12 months with the possibility of extension.

This position requires Swedish citizenship.

Employed by the MSB on an international mission you will receive a monthly salary as well as a comprehensive allowances and benefits package, ranging from free home leave travel to access to psychosocial support.

Introduction swedish

MSB arbetar dagligen med att kompetensförsörja insatser runt om i världen. Vi har stor erfarenhet av att samarbeta och stärka andra organisationer som exempelvis FN och EU i katastrof- och konfliktsituationer.

MSB söker nu en Cyber Defense Technician för att stödja NATO via NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, NSATU. NSATU är baserat i Wiesbaden, Tyskland. Insatsen är på 12 månader med möjlighet till förlängning.

Du behöver vara svensk medborgare för att söka denna tjänst.

Vi värderar vår insatspersonals välbefinnande högt och du kommer att ha tillgång till stödfunktioner inom hälsa och säkerhet från MSB dygnet runt när du är på insats.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the protection of classified/unclassified NATO Deployed CIS (DCIS) from Cyberspace threats.
The incumbent's duties are:
1. Identifying system vulnerabilities and possible threats and then applying the necessary safeguards (both technical and administrative) to minimize those vulnerabilities and defend against potential attacks.
2. Performing routine system and network monitoring and detecting security incidents or bad security practices that may lead to system compromise.
3. Mentoring and providing on-the-job training to the military Cyber Defense technicians of the NATO Deployable Detachments (NDDs).
4. Supporting and guiding the daily Cyber hygiene duties and vulnerability remediation priorities of the military Cyber Defense technicians in accordance with the NCISG Vulnerability Management SOPs and CD engineer directions.
5. Supporting Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) during operations and exercises, while working at the Deployed CIS/Signal Support Group (DSG/SSG) and in coordination with the NCISG HQ Cyber Defense engineers.
6. Supporting and guiding the incident response actions of the military Cyber Defense technicians deployed forward in support of operations and exercises in accordance with the NCISG Incident Response SOPs and CD engineer directions.
7. Investigating security incidents and, in coordination with the DSG/SSG HQ S-2 and NATO CIS Group HQ, supporting appropriate actions.
8. Developing, implementing and disseminating security awareness material and training for supported users in coordination with the DSG HQ S-2 and NATO CIS Group HQ.
9. Assisting the resolution of technically challenging problems with the cyber defense services installed in the deployable networks and systems.

The incumbent may be required to perform like duties elsewhere within the organisation as directed.
The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO's boundaries.
The incumbent must be prepared for temporary reassignment within NSATU’s authorized CE in accordance with ACO 045-003 and as directed by COM NSATU, in support of operational requirements.
The incumbent will be required to work on shifts.


During the initial establishment of NSATU, the incumbent of this post is responsible to perform all duties and assume all responsibilities listed in the Principle Duties, and Special Requirements/Additional Duties sections of this job description.
Using the Statement of Functions described above for context, the incumbent is responsible to review the Organizational Structure of NSATU, and identify and understand how this position fits into the organization.
The incumbent will then develop the initial Post Context for this position.

Qualifications

Experience

2 years of demonstrable experience in the administration of Microsoft Workstation and Server systems, including the management of
Active Directory Domains, Group Policy objects and use of the PowerShell console.
1 year of demonstrable experience in UNIX/LINUX environments.
At least 2 years of experience supporting the security of Computer Systems and networks, either as a security-focused administrator or as a
member of a Security Operations Center (SOC).
Deep knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP stacks, protocols, and ports.
Work experience in the use of computer security tools and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern
operating systems and applications.
General certification in Information Assurance or CIS security (Security+, CCNA Security etc.).
Professional certification in Windows or Linux operating systems
Professional certification in networking (CCNA, CCNP)


Desirable qualifications
1. 2 years of work experience auditing computer systems, network infrastructure and web applications.
2. Work experience in managing and configuring network equipment, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems and proxy servers.
3. Work experience with endpoint security and anti-malware management solutions (preferably the Trellix ePO management suite).
4. Work experience with SIEM applications (preferably Splunk).
5. Experience providing support and training to junior technical staff.

Education

Higher Secondary education and intermediate vocational training in computer science, engineering disciplines, statistics or similar numerate discipline, operations research, or related discipline which might lead to a formal qualification with 2 years experience, or Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.

Desirable qualifications
Professional certification in Microsoft Windows or Linux platform administration
Professional certification in networking (CCNA, CCNP or equivalent)

Languages

Fluent in English (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

Other requirements

Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments. Interacts with and influences colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners. May supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects. Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Contributes fully to the work of teams. Plans, schedules and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures. Appreciates the wider business context, and how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client.

The additional job specific qualifications and experience is described under Professional/Experience. In case of
ambiguity the required job specific experience have priority over the standard education and training levels and experience
described here.

Profile

MSB:s verksamhet utgår från den drabbade befolkningens behov och alla människors lika värde. För oss är det viktigt att du förstår, respekterar och agerar utifrån MSB:s mandat och uppförandekod. Som anställd på MSB åtar jag mig att inom mitt arbetsområde och genom mitt uppträdande aktivt verka för att förebygga diskriminering och trakasserier på grund av kön, etniskt ursprung, ålder, religion eller annan trosuppfattning, politisk åskådning, funktionsnedsättning, sexuell läggning, könsöverskridande identitet eller uttryck.

Contractual conditions

Möjlighet till medföljande finns.

Innan anställning kan bli aktuell krävs att en hälsoundersökning genomförs och att resultaten godkänns av MSB. Vissa sjukdomar och tillstånd kan utgöra hinder för utlandstjänstgöring. Om du har frågor kring MSB:s hälsokrav, vänligen kontakta våra medicinska koordinatorer, medical.coordinator@msb.se

Svenskt medborgarskap är ett krav då tjänsten innebär placering i säkerhetsklass. En godkänd säkerhetsprövning med registerkontroll kommer också genomföras före anställning.

Från MSB erhåller du månadslön och ev erfarenhetstillägg enligt MSB:s löne och förmånsmodell samt merkostnadstillägg enligt Skatteverkets regler. MSB bekostar ditt boende i insatslandet samt 4 semesterhemresor/år. 1 resa/år vid familjepostering. MSB bistår även med nödvändig utrustning och andra förmåner såsom ett omfattande försäkringspaket, pensionspremie, hälsoundersökning och vaccinationer samt tillgång till psykosocialt stöd och rådgivning från medicinska koordinatorer. Personal på insats kan kontakta MSB dygnet runt, utanför kontorstid genom Tjänsteman i beredskap.


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Välkommen med din ansökan!

Application deadline

2025-02-10

Point of contact

Stina Nilsson
stina.nilsson@msb.se
+46102405444