YPP, Cyber Defence and Emerging Technologies
Mons, Belgium
JOB DETAIL
The Young Professionals Programme
Through times of crisis and peace, NATO has safeguarded our freedom and security for 70 years and counting. Threats evolve every day and NATO is continuing to adapt to keep us safe. Together we will make sure our Alliance remains ready today to face tomorrow’s challenges.
We are launching an accelerator for your international career – the second cycle of our Young Professionals Programme (YPP). Through this global three-year programme, you will experience the frontline of a political and military alliance and start a journey of personal and professional development in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Together, we will enable NATO to:
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Address existing and emergent global challenges with security implications;
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Facilitate political consultation and dialogue between Nations;
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Leverage innovation, science and technology to support peace and security;
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Stay ahead in cutting edge domains such as cyber defence and aerospace;
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Support multiple operations on land, sea and air around the world;
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Fight terrorism, piracy and human trafficking at a global level; and,
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Run crisis management exercises that mobilise thousands of people and equipment.
Do you want to make a difference and help protect close to one billion people across 31 NATO member states, including your own? Apply for the YPP, if you are ready to take on this challenge and are a national of a NATO member state with a Master’s degree and at least one year of work experience.
With you, we are stronger.
#WeAreNATO
Your role
During the three years of the programme, you will be assigned to three different NATO bodies:
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Year
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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NATO body
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Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
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NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
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Allied Command Operations(ACO) – SHAPE
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Work area
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Innovation and Emerging Technologies
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Cyber Defence
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Cyber Defence
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Placement
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Norfolk, United States of America
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Mons, Belgium
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Mons, Belgium
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For more information, please see the path narrative here . You can also find more information about the NATO bodies here & the NATO Young Professionals Programme here.
This is an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and skills in the broader area of Cyber Defence and Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs).. As you gain experience, you will be given increasing responsibilities, such as:
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Incorporate the various aspects of cyberspace situational awareness, from all sources, which creates the theatre-wide cyberspace and integrate the cyberspace perspective into a single coherent dimension of the 360-degree approach;
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Analyse structured and unstructured data for development of operational and strategic reports to a wide audience and contribute to information and knowledge management in the broad topics of cyber defence and EDTs;
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Supporting NATO’s efforts in systematically introducing innovation in defence planning and capability development processes and activities;
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Support a secure conduct of the Alliance’s operations and business through the provision of scientific, technical, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and/or sustainment support in the cyber & EDTs domains;
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Contribute to elements of the entire lifecycle of cyber defence capabilities development, from definition of requirements, planning, delivery and retirement;
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Stay abreast and up-to-date on the current cyber threats from internal and publicly available external sources and assess risk to NATO and its Member States;
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Apply data and insights from operational incidents to strengthen existing, as well as develop new cyber defence capabilities, policies, products and processes;
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Contribute to conducting cyber security operations, participate in incident management and associated coordination and support activities;
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Inform the Strategic Level about military implications of Technological Innovation; and,
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Researching new trends and innovation in the topic of Cyber Defence & EDTs.
Who we are looking for
The changing pace of the world demands that NATO and its people remain flexible, eager to learn and able to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. For a YPP position, we are looking for candidates having at least 1 year of professional experience.
For the YPP Cyber Defence and Emerging Technologies path, we are generally interested in the following educational backgrounds:
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Masters’ degree in preferably in the field of Cyber Studies, International Security, Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science.
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Any other degree that you believe can be useful to the area of Cyber Defence and Emerging Technologies– let us know how your knowledge and skills can be applied!
Any of the following experience or skills would be considered as an asset:
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Experience in the area of cyber operations or analysis, or in relevant position for the path
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Knowledge of security software and familiarity with cyber security regulations;
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Comprehensive understanding of the principles of Computer and Communication Security, networking, and the vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications;
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Experience in development and implementation of computer security or EDTs policies;
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Interest in hacking and activities that derive intelligence on cyber threats (capabilities and intent of cyber threat actors) and cyber vulnerabilities;
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Experience in malware protection technologies, malicious code techniques and associated countermeasures;
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Strong passion for information technology & EDTs with a strong commitment to maintain and improve oversight on technology evolution;
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Interest in business, information, application, technology and system architecture and integration;
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Experience with one or more data analysis tool (such as Power BI, Matlab, KNIME, Python, VBA) preferably in the context of a project;
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Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
What we offer
NATO will offer the Young Professionals:
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An experience of a lifetime at the forefront of an international organisation where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and enlarge your professional network;
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A diverse and stimulating work and personal experience where you will be assigned to three different NATO bodies around the globe, one each year; and,
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A competitive salary and other benefits, including excellent health insurance and a generous annual leave of 30 days.
Are you interested in being part of NATO and the YPP? Apply until 07 May 2023 [23:59 – Brussels time]
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:
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For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal (link);
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For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment
Please note that at the time of the interviews, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their education and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy.
Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser.
More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.
Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.
For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website. Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.
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