NATO Secret Technology roles

Location: Netherlands

Salary: £600

Overview

We are seeking experienced technology professionals to support sensitive Government programmes operating at NATO Secret level. You will contribute to the design, delivery, assurance and continuous improvement of secure digital and information systems in a high-trust environment. This role requires strong technical capability, disciplined operational practices and the ability to work within strict security and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain secure infrastructure, platforms and applications in line with Government and NATO security requirements.
• Administer and harden Windows and/or Linux systems; manage patching, configuration baselines and vulnerability remediation.
• Operate within secure networks, including secure enclaves, segmented environments and controlled interfaces.
• Support incident response, log analysis and security monitoring; produce clear, auditable technical reports.
• Apply secure-by-design principles, including encryption, key management, identity and access management, and least privilege.
• Contribute to documentation, accreditation/assurance evidence, change control and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, security, operations and governance, maintaining discretion at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Active NATO Secret clearance (or eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain it), with a strong understanding of handling classified material.
• Proven experience in one or more areas: secure systems administration, cyber security operations, network engineering, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or security architecture.
• Experience with security controls, risk management and compliance activities within Government or defence contexts.
• Competence with tooling such as SIEM/log management, endpoint security, vulnerability scanning, and configuration management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow strict processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, including clear technical documentation.

Desirable

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, Microsoft/AWS/Azure certifications).
• Experience with secure virtualisation, container platforms and CI/CD in controlled environments.
• Knowledge of cryptographic standards, secure network design and Zero Trust approaches.

Additional Information

Working arrangements may include on-site presence and restricted remote access due to security constraints. Candidates must comply with all security policies, background checks and information assurance requirements applicable to NATO Secret roles.