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Deadline Date: Monday 24 August 2026 Requirement: Cyber Security Officer Location: Ramstein, DE Full Time On-Site: Yes Time On-Site: 100% Total Scope of the request (hours): 420 Required Start Date: 1 October 2026 End Contract Date: 31 December 2026 Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET Duties & Role: In support of CSU Ramstein's mission, the individual is responsible to develop effective, agile and resilient cyber security solutions tailored to specific operational requirements and environmental conditions. Incumbent will consult with stakeholders to evaluate functional requirements and translate functional requirements into technical solutions. Will design, develop, test, and evaluate information system security throughout the systems development life cycle and are responsible for the analysis and development of the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security. Key Duties will include: Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments. Communicates security risks and issues to business managers and others. Performs basic risk assessments for small information systems. Contributes to the identification of risks that arise from potential technical solution architectures. Suggests alternate solutions or countermeasures to mitigate risks. Defines secure systems configurations in compliance with intended architectures. Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches. Leads a team of 3-4 Cyber Security and COMSEC personnel through day-to-day operations Responsible as the Cyber Security Section Head for the administration of all aspects of Cyber Security activities in coordination with the NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), to include, but not limited to, boundary protection management, data loss prevention and enterprise antimalware. Schedule, coordinate and facilitate security audits and inspections, manage post inspection actions. Supervises monitoring, testing, evaluating computer security systems and the evaluation of Cyber Security aspects of CIS Accreditation. Plans and as necessary implements Cyber Security services in support of Agency SLs, DSO, Strat and other Agency organizational elements as applicable. Deputise for higher grade staff as required. Performs other duties as required. Specific Working Conditions: The mandatory working time shall be 38 hours per week, to be performed Monday to Friday. A daily unpaid lunch break shall be taken in accordance with local regulations and Agency practices. The Contractor shall maintain personal liability and comprehensive insurance coverage for the duration of the contract. Work may be performed on-site at the designated location and/or remotely, in accordance with project requirements and subject to prior approval by the Agency. The Contractor shall ensure reliable communication, availability during agreed working hours, and secure access to all required Agency systems, networks, and documentation platforms, in compliance with applicable security, information assurance, and data protection policies. Requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Security clearance (COSMIC TOP SECRET-ATOMAL, CTS-A), provided by the national security organization valid and available at the time of submission of the bid and covering the period of the contract (CTS in process will not be accepted) Minimum of 5 yrs of experience in Windows Server security hardening, incl. implementation of security baselines, policy enforcement, vulnerability mitigation, and system compliance; At least 3 yrs of experience with Trellix ePolicy Orchestrato, Trellix Endpoint Security, incl. Trellix Data Loss Prevention and Trellix Application Control (or equivalent security software), 2 yrs experience with system security, security architecture, network security engineering, security governance, and risk manag