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2025-0036 Operation & Maint Active Directory Security (CTS) - MON 5 May RELAUNCH, Mons
Client: EMW, Inc.
Location:
Mons, BE
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
25ba3031225b
Job Views:
3
Posted:
19.04.2025
Expiry Date:
03.06.2025
Job Description:
Previously proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reasons:
* The candidate is not suitable for the position. Lack of knowledge and experience as Windows System administrator and Windows Active Directory security.
* Candidate Interviewed. He/She does not have adequate information related to system administration.
* He/She does not have enough experience in System Administration.
* He/She does not have enough experience in Linux System administration.
* Candidate Interviewed. His/Her experience and knowledge in Active Directory and Windows system management are not satisfactory for the position.
Deadline Date: Monday 5 May 2025
Requirement: Support Operation & Maintenance of Active Directory Security Assessment Tool
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Period of Performance:
2025 BASE: As soon as possible but not later than 16th June 2025 until 31 December 2025.
2026 OPTION: 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2026
2027 OPTION: 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2027
2028 OPTION: 1 January 2028 until 31 December 2028
Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET
1. PURPOSE
The objective of this statement of work (SoW) is to outline the scope of work and deliverables for the operation and maintenance of Active Directory Security Assessment Tool to be conducted by the selected company.
The purpose of the work package is to provide support to NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to fulfil identified Active Directory Security Assessment Tool operation and maintenance activities more effectively.
2. BACKGROUND
The Office of the CIO (OCIO) Enterprise Cyber Security Posture Improvement project focuses on acquisition and implementation of state‐of‐art tools to enhance Enterprise‐wide cybersecurity capabilities considering the key cybersecurity functions.
NCIA initiated a project and procured Active Directory Security Assessment Tool (Tenable Identity Exposure) providing identity unification and risk scoring, real-time attack detection and continually assessing directory services security in real-time.
To support NCSC for the execution of tasks identified in the subject work package of the project, the NCIA is looking for subject matter expertise in the delivery of complex, foundational and novel Cybersecurity capability.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
The aim of this SOW is to support NCSC with technical expertise specifically related to the operation and maintenance of Active Directory Security Assessment Tool with a deliverable based (completion‐type) contract to be executed in 2025.
Service performed by a contractor include the lifecycle management of the Tenable Identity Exposure software, its configuration to ensure coverage of all in‐scope Active Directory servers, and the regular monitoring of the availability of the capability.
Under the direction / guidance of the NCSC Point of Contact, a contractor will be part of the NCSC Team supporting the following activities:
1. System Installation and Configuration:
* Install and set up Tenable Identity Exposure.
* Ensure the software is deployed correctly across relevant environments.
* Set up integrations with identity systems like Active Directory, LDAP, or cloud‐based IAM solutions.
1. System Maintenance and Updates:
* Apply software updates and patches.
* Regularly update Tenable Identity Exposure and related systems to ensure the latest security patches and features are applied.
* Ensure that the platform is running smoothly by checking system logs, server performance, and availability.
* Request and build monitoring and alerting mechanisms to be aware of the issues, system resource consumption.
* Address technical issues, such as connectivity problems between Tenable Identity Exposure and other integrated systems or errors in scans or reports.
2. Manage Integrations:
* Ensure Tenable Identity Exposure is integrated with other security solutions like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, vulnerability management platforms, or ticketing systems.
* Set up proper data synchronization between identity systems and Tenable Identity Exposure to ensure accurate and up‐to‐date information.
3. User and Role Management:
* Configure access control for the Tenable Identity Exposure platform itself, ensuring that only authorized personnel have the right level of access.
* Set up appropriate permissions and roles for the identity systems being monitored, ensuring seamless integration.
4. Monitoring and Reporting:
* Proactively review logs and alerts generated by Tenable Identity Exposure to identify any technical issues, errors, or failures in the monitoring process.
* Produce and distribute reports related to system health, monitoring activities, and compliance status.
5. System Documentation:
* Document configuration and changes: Keep up‐to‐date documentation of all configurations, integration steps, troubleshooting procedures, and system maintenance tasks.
* Maintain an inventory of connected systems: Keep track of all integrated identity sources, IAM systems, and external tools connected to Tenable Identity Exposure.
6. Automation and Scripting:
* Automate tasks: Write scripts or configure automation tasks to streamline routine system management tasks.
* Improve system efficiency: Identify areas where automation could reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
The measurement of execution for this work is sprints, with each sprint planned for a duration of 1 week.
4. DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT MILESTONES
Payment Schedule will be at the end of each 4 sprints, following the acceptance of the sprint report.
The NCIA team reserves the possibility to exercise a number of options, based on the same scrum deliverable timeframe, at a later time, depending on the project priorities and requirements.
The payment shall be dependent upon successful acceptance of the sprint report and the Delivery Acceptance Sheet (DAS).
The following deliverables are expected for all platforms explained in scope of Service:
1. 2025 BASE: 16 th June 2025 to 31 December 2025
* Deliverable: 25 sprints to support Operation & Maintenance of Active Directory Security Assessment Tool.
The Purchaser (NCIA) reserves the right to exercise a number of options of one or more sprints based on the same deliverables, at a later time, depending on the project priorities and requirements, at the same cost.
5. COORDINATION AND REPORTING
The contractor shall participate in daily status update meetings, activity planning and other meetings as instructed, physically in the office, or in person via digital means using conference call capabilities.
For each sprint to be considered as complete and payable, the contractor must report the outcome of his/her work during the sprint.
6. SCHEDULE
This task order will be active immediately after signing of the contract by both parties.
7. CONSTRAINTS
All the deliverables provided under this statement of work will be based on NCIA templates or agreed with the project point of contact.
8. SECURITY AND NON‐DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
It is mandatory to have the candidate be in possession of a NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance to facilitate follow‐on engagements and coordination at NATO venues.
9. PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
The contractor will be required to work approximately 100% onsite in SHAPE ‐ Mons / BEL as part of this engagement.
10. REQUIRED PROFILE
The contractor(s) that is going to perform the identified tasks as an Operation and Maintenance Expert of Active Directory Security Assessment Tool must have demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience as listed below.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
* 3+ years of experience in IT security, with a focus on System Administration, Security Tools Management in large organisations.
* Strong understanding of security best practices and experience with Tenable products especially with Tenable Identity Exposure.
* IP switching and routing in a wired and wireless environment.
* Systems administration, ideally both with Windows and Linux.
* Good engineering skills including programming and/or scripting knowledge (python, shell scripting, PowerShell).
* Demonstrable experience of analysing and interpreting system, security and application logs in order to diagnose faults and spot abnormal behaviours.
* Experience with Service Management, monitoring and reporting tools, ideally Solarwinds.
* Database management skills, preferably MS SQL.
* Experience with system instrumentation solutions such as Ansible.
* Experience with Active Directory Management.
11. DESIRABLE PROFILE
The candidate should also ideally have knowledge and experience in the following areas:
* Experience in working with NATO.
* Experience of working with NATO Communications and Information Agency.
* Experience of working with national Defence or Government entities.
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