2025-0122 NCSC ASO Analysis and PM Support (NS) BELGIUM - 23 Jun

Deadline Date:  Monday 23 June 2025
 
Requirement:   NCSC ASO Analysis and PM Support
 
Location:  Braine L’Alleud, BELGIUM
 
Time On-Site:  100%
 
Not to Exceed:  € 42,120 (18 sprints at € 2,340 NTE / sprint), 2026, 2027 and 2028 OPTION
 
Period of Performance:  2025 BASE: 04 August 2025
 
Required Security Clearance:  NATO SECRET
 
Introduction:

• 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.
• The NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which provides governance, scientific, technical, acquisition and sustainment support in the area of cyber security, throughout the lifecycle of NATO Communications Information Systems (CIS), enables secure conduct of the Alliance’s operations and business in the NNEC environment and in the context of NATO’s C4ISR.
• 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, under the Accreditation Security Office (ASO) and Project Management Office.

• The objective of this statement of work (SoW) is to outline the scope of work and deliverables for the Cyber Security ASO Analysis Support for Transform Branch.
• The purpose of the work package is to provide support to NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to fulfil identified Cyber Security ASO Analysis activities more effectively as well as admin activities related to projects.

• Capture and detail systems across the Enterprise. As directed by ASO lead.
• Technical analysis of information captured and recommend which systems to be accredited in line with operational requirements/direction.
• Ongoing support to ASO and contribute to development of accreditation document set for future accreditation and operation of systems/services.

• Populate Register authorised by ASO.
• Fully detail (where praticable) of NNR
• As directed by ASO lead.

• Liason with PM/SMs give presentation of accredatation process plus workshops

• Detailed Technical Report with recommendations (This activities and products are to be authorised by ASO)

• Produce detailed minutes of activities during interaction.
• Products Authorised by ASO

• Analysis and produce report and give recommendations,
• Product/s Authorised by ASO

• Give guidance to Project Managers and Service Managers in support of accreditation and the potential interdependencies of NCSC Projects.
• Participate in a min 2 weekly meetings, discussions with technical and operational experts/SMEs, offering advice, seeking and applying solutions, recording and monitoring agreed action items
• Expected availability: 1 hour/day for ad-hoc questions

• Document configuration and changes: Keep up-to-date documentation of all configurations, integration steps, troubleshooting procedures, and system maintenance tasks

• Proactively review logs and alerts to identify any technical issues, errors, or failures in the monitoring process,
• Produce and distribute reports related to monitoring activities, and compliance status (e.g., audit logs, system performance metrics.

• The Contractor shall report the status of the following deliverables as required by the NCI Agency project team:
• Item 1 ASO and its subactivities (see para 3.1.) Capture CIS detail across Enterprise+Accredatation support activities,
• Item 2 PM and its subactivities (see para 3.2.) Guidence and support to PMs/SDMs within NCSC for administrative activities.
• 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, according to the manager’s / team leader’s instructions.
• At the end of the project, the Contractor shall provide a Project Closure Report that is summarizing the activities during the period of performance at high level.

• The NCSC Team is located in The Hague/ NLD and BLA / BEL.
• The contractor will be required to provide the service 100% on-site at NCIA Braine L’Alleud (BE). Exceptional Teleworking activities to support service delivery can also be arranged with the line manager’s coordination and approval.

• The service will be conducted during normal office hours following the NCIA Braine L’Alleud calendar - Monday to Thursday from 08h30 until 17h30 and Friday from 08h30 until 15h30.

• NCI Agency will provide one NATO RESTRICTED REACH laptop computer to the contractor’s personnel during the execution of the Contract.
• The contractor’s personnel shall return this laptop computer back to NCI Agency after completion of the Contract.
• The Purchaser will provide the contractor with the following Purchaser-Furnished Equipment (PFE):
• Access to NATO sites, as required, for the purpose of executing this SOW.
• Workspace (needed business IT for both on- and off-site service, hot-desk at NCSC facility).
• NCIA “REACH” laptop to be used by the contractor for the execution of the contract.

• The contractor may be required to travel to other NCI Agency or NATO locations for completing these tasks.
• Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Article 5.5 of AAS Framework Contract and within the limits of the NCIA Travel Directive. They will be invoiced separately to the purchaser by the service provider, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement. These additional travel costs are considered an extra charge to the overall bid price

• This services under this SOW must be accomplished by ONE contractor for the entire performance period.

• All the deliverables provided under this statement of work will be based on NCIA templates or agreed with the project point of contact.
• All documentation etc. will be stored under configuration management and/or in the provided NCIA tools.

• The services performed under this SOW require that the assigned personnel have a valid NATO SECRET security clearance
• It is mandatory to have the candidate be in possession of a NATO SECRET security clearance to facilitate follow-on engagements and coordination at NATO venues.
• The signature of a Non-Disclosure Agreement between any Service Provider’s individuals contributing to this task and NCIA will be required prior to execution.

• Nationally recognized/certified engineering university qualification with preferably Master of Science degree;
• Valid security clearance at minimum NATO SECRET level;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
• Understanding of Service Now project planning tool.
• Able to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency leadership;
• Knowledge of Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Translate requirements into training solutions within the Cyber environment.
• Knowledge of NATO Accreditation process and document set required for Accreditation and potential presentation to NSAB.
• Excellent Knowledge of EBA and the ability to procurement equipment/services.
• Ability to analyse complex technical detail and express into laymen’s terms.
• Ability to plan and execute assigned project tasks taking into account policies, programme goals, and priorities, funding and other planning constraints;
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a team;
• Motivated, good communication skills, team player;
• Strong listening and communication skills in English;
• At least 3 years in support of a Cyber environment.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements (preferred);
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organisation;
• Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure (preferred)