Initial submitted candidates were considered not compliant due to the following reasons:
* The position requires a strong background in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), which is not reflected in the candidate's current experience. The candidate profile shows a solid background in system administration, but unfortunately, it does not align closely with the specialized requirements for this role.
* The candidate's current English level is not sufficient for client interaction. It is recommended that the candidate further develop their English skills and provide a recognized certificate to verify their proficiency. Moreover, the candidate shows relatively low experience with PKI.
Deadline Date: Monday 27 October 2025
Requirement: Engineer (IdM/PKI)
Location: Mons, BE
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 128
Required Start Date: 1 December 2025
End Contract Date: 31 December 2025
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties and Role:
* Manage the NATO wide NPKI Registration Authorities;
* Manage and control of the lifecycle of end users and devices certificates for all NPKI CA's.
* Manage Card Management System.
* Responsible for PKI sub components connected to the NPKI CA especially in context of potential new services testing and integration.
* Certificate Authority components Log analysis, (Troubleshoot the system ALARM/ERRORS and monitor users and interfaces activity);
* Responsible for the creation of NPKI related guidance and procedures (SOP).
* Responsible for the delivery of 2nd and 3rd level technical support of CIS services to the NPKI customers.
* Responsible for the NCIA ITSM ticketing system.
* Responsible for certificate creation and Smart Cards enrolment.
* Responsible for supporting all NATO exercises and missions.
* Responsible for NPKI system documentation, hardware inventory, software configuration and inventory and regular systems and applications patching.
* Be flexible to work outside normal office hours in response to crises, operational requirements.
* Performs other duties as may be required.
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
* The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
* A university degree in a relevant discipline and 3 years of specific experience
* Extensive knowledge of modern communication and Internet Protocol (IP) based networking technologies and systems including security aspects.
* 3 years extensive experience with PKI System development, design, management.
* Extensive knowledge of Information security and Cryptography (symmetric and asymmetric encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI) encryption, public key encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, digital certificates).
* Knowledge of the principles of computer and communications security, networking, and vulnerabilities of modern operating systems and applications.
* Experience with SQL database administration.
* Practical experience in scripting (Python, PowerShell).
* Practical experience in SSL, TLS, and OpenSSL.
* Extensive knowledge with Microsoft Excel.
Desirable Experience:
* RHEL system administration.
* Experience in development and implementation of computer security policies.
* Practical experience in automation processes tools (Ansible).
* Extensive knowledge of Containerization technologies.
* Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes Orchestrator Service Management.