DCO Planner
JOB DETAIL
1. POST CONTEXT
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework, employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach, with the flexibility to enable, upon direction, a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports SACEUR in fulfilling his terms of reference, as directed by the North Atlantic Council.
The Cyberspace Directorate directs monitors and coordinates all Cyberspace Operations (CO), Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) activity and Communications and Information Systems (CIS) functional area activities and staff functions across ACO.
The Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC) is NATO’s only Theatre Component for cyberspace, providing persistent, centralised and comprehensive cyberspace situational awareness, Command and Control (C2) and execution. The CyOC is within the SHAPE establishment but with different roles and responsibilities.
The Cyberspace Operations Branch will be the means by which the Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC) will coordinate the full spectrum of NATO military activity within cyberspace.
The Cyberspace Defence and Effects Section defines, coordinates and manages ACO Cyberspace Defence across SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).
2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES
| The incumbent’s duties are:
1) Acts as a planner for cyber effects within the Defence and Effects section. 2) Acts as a NATO planning SME within the Defence and Effects section (training available). 3) Participates in the Operational Planning Teams (OPT) for cyber effects. 4) Supports the Cyber Operations Room as required. 5) Assists in writing directives and orders to support NATO cyber security and cyber coordination. 6) Supports the production of candidate cyber operations for prioritization and authorization by DCO Planning Coordination Cell. 7) Deputises for the Section Head as required. |
3. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES
| The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
The incumbent may be required to perform duties elsewhere within the organization as directed. The incumbent is required to undertake operation deployments and/or TDY assignments both within and without NATO´s boundaries. The incumbent may be be required to ensure the mission and contingency operations cyberspace readiness of SACEUR´s assigned forces, supporting services/agencies and voluntary sovereign capabilities. The incumbent may be required to oversee the maintenance and review of cyberspace aspects of contingency plans for SACEUR´s missions and activities across the AOR; The incumbent may required to oversee the development and issuing of MDMP products and it´s development (Op Orders, FRAGO-s, etc…), The incumbent may required to formally represent director at meetings. The incumbent may required to make presentations of the SHAPE position on cyberspace-related subjects/issues on behalf of branch head or director. The work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment. Normal Working Conditions apply. The risk of injury is categorised as: No risk / risk might increase when deployed. |
4. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Professional/Experience
1) Minimum of 2-year of experience working within an Operation and/or Strategic Headquarters.
2) Minimum of 2-year experience in a military environment, ideally with operational experience.
3) Knowledge on developing, planning and overseeing Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO).
4) Knowledge of analysis, design, planning, executing and evaluating work to time, cost and quality targets
5) Knowledge to design, develop, install, maintain, protect and defence of voice, data, and video communications capabilities, services, and systems.
2. Education/Training
University Degree and 2 years function related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.
3. Language
English – SPL 3333 – (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.
5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Professional/Experience
1) Ability to develop extensive networks of cyber stakeholders.
2) Recent knowledge and experience of cyber and cyber defence capabilities in relation to support of the operations of a large international, governmental or military organization.
2. Education/Training
Courses:
1) NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course (JPL-OP-3555) provided by NATO – School Oberammergau (NSO).
2) Cyber Defence Operations & Planning (CCC-ET-32287) provided by NATO – Communications and Information SystemsSchool (NCISS).
3) International Law of Cyber Operations Course (COP-CD-31574) provided by Cooperative Cyber Defence COE (CCD COE).
CONTRACT
The successful candidate will fill this post as a Project Related NATO International Civilian (PLN) with a three-year definite duration contract within the NATO 2030 Agenda. On expiry of this term the PLN will be deleted or absorbed into the ceiling pending approval or will exceptionally be considered for extension.
The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post, which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.
Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) (https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted. More information to be found on these links:
NTAP allows adding attachments. A copy of the qualification/certificate covering the highest level of education required by the job description must be provided as an attachment.
Essential information must be included in the application form. Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of the application form. The application should be in English.
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications.
After submitting your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
Remarks:
A) Only nationals from the 31 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.
B) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.
C) Candidates’ individual telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive an answer indicating the outcome of their application.
