Our Requirement:

Title: Analyst (CIS Operations Situational Awareness) – NATO 2030

Grade: 15

Duty Location: Brunssum, The Netherlands

Requirement filling date: as soon as possible

Closing date for applications: 18 January 2026

Our organisation

Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) provides a Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations to support NATO’s core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by SACEUR.

The Support Directorate is responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating Support staff functions.

The J6 Cyberspace Division is responsible for leading the HQ in the global domain that covers Communication & Information Systems (CIS) and the information processed, transmitted or stored information therein.

The Cyber Defence Branch is responsible for the coordination of Cyber Effects across the HQ, and for the delivery of Cyber Defence of NATO Communication & Information Systems (CIS) for the Joint Task Force Headquarters (JTFHQ).

The incumbent has a special responsibility for staff function of ensuring operational readiness in the area of Communications and Information Systems Operations (CIS OPS). This role involves monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the status of JFCBS CIS in Area of Responsibility (AOR) to enhance decision-making and response capabilities against potential threats and disruptions.

The main duties of Analyst (CIS Operations Situational Awareness) are to:

· Provide J6 CISOPS Situational Awareness. Monitor the Operational tools and Reports and Returns (R2) in order to provide updated Communication and Information Systems Operations Situational Awareness (CISOPS SA), Communication and Information Systems Operations NATO Common Operations Picture (CISOPS NCOP), response to CIS related Commander’s Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) triggering or Request for Information (RFI) and editing of CISOPS related Warning Order (WARNO) /Fragmented Order (FRAGO).

· Develop and maintain comprehensive situational awareness tools and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into the availability, operational situation, and security posture of Communication and Information Systems (CIS) in JFCBS and its Area of Responsibility (AOR).

· Collaborate with Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), Information Assurance (IA), and NCIA to integrate analysis findings into NATO Common Operations Picture (NCOP) and risk assessments.

· Coordinate on current CIS events that impact JFCBS mission with Joint All Domain Operations Centre (JADOC).

· Provide expert analysis and advice on the implications of CIS status changes and potential threats to Commander (COM) JFCBS operational capabilities and missions, coordinate the impact of CIS events to JADOC and wider HQ.

· Produce detailed reports and briefings that offer actionable insights and recommendations to improve CIS resilience, security, and operational effectiveness.

· Support the continuous improvement of CIS situational awareness procedures through the adoption of best practices and innovative technologies.

· Act as CIS OPS watch keeper and information manager in the JADOC /Crises Joint Operations Centre (CJOC).

· Follow up on J6 related activities within the NATO Responsive Measures (NRM) process in accordance with relevant standing operating instructions.

· Oversee NATO Mission Networks within Joint Task Force Center Joint Operations Area (JTF-C JOA).

· Provide presentations on the Cyberspace Operations related subjects / issues as tasked.

The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.

Required Qualifications are:

Ø English – good – NATO Standard Language Proficiency 3333

(Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) in accordance with NATO standard agreement (STANAG) 6001.

NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.

Ø University Degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related field.

Ø Minimum 2 years professional experience in a Network Operations Center or similar.

Ø Minimum 3 years professional experience in CIS OPS Situational awareness.

Ø Minimum 3 years professional experience in IT/CIS capability development.

Ø Professional experience of CIS and IT structure.

Desirable Qualifications are:

Ø Knowledge of Operations Assessment.

Ø Knowledge of NATO CIS and IT structure.

Ø Completion of relevant courses/training.

The successful candidate possesses following personal attributes:

ü Good communication skills, both oral and written – able to communicate at all levels;

ü Good analytical and judgement skills (sees basic relationships);

ü Good interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy;

ü Ability to collaborate and work with different stakeholders;

ü Good problem-solving skills.

The successful selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and is required to pass a medical examination before an employment contract offer will be released. The medical examination will take place with our medical consultant, is required to determine if the recommended candidate is fit to perform the duties and is deployable to NATO’s areas of operation.

This requirement is in support of the NATO 2030 agenda.

Due date for receipt of applications: 18 January 2026

Candidates have to apply electronically in NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP) through following link:

For serving NATO international Civilians: contract will be offered in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations and the additional Nations’ guidance (MCM-0061-2023 for NATO 2030 Project Linked NICs). The selected staff member will get a definite duration contract regardless of the current contract, with the exception of the case when they have more than 10 years of service, in which case they will receive an indefinite duration contract.

IMPORTANT:

Please be aware that a Selection Board will only assess the information provided in the job submission form including the answers to the pre-screening questions and description of your work experiences.

Your answers must be comprehensive and stand alone; do not rely on attached documents for essential information (Attachments are supporting documents and should not be referred to in the job submission). For example, if a pre-selection question asks you to justify how you meet the minimum experience requirement, you must explicitly detail in the answer box how your experience directly aligns with, or exceeds, the stated requirement. Simply stating you meet the requirement is insufficient; provide concrete examples and quantifiable details.

Only candidates meeting ALL essential required qualifications will be considered and be assessed in competition with other candidates.

Results are expected to be communicated by mid-February 2026.

Test & Interviews will be in March 2026 and will be organised in Brunssum, The Netherlands.