CIS Accreditation Authority

Norfolk, VA

Full Time

Experienced

Security CIS Accreditation Authority

Location: Norfolk, VA (On-site at NATO HQ SACT)
Employment Type: Full-time, contractor support
Security Clearance: Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) required
Travel: Occasional mission travel and NATO Enterprise meeting support as required

Role Overview
Join Ironclad Defense Works in supporting NATO ACT’s mission to secure and accredit critical CIS capabilities in a high-visibility, multinational security environment.

Support the ACT Security Accreditation Authority by helping reduce the backlog of Communications and Information Systems (CIS) requiring security accreditation across NATO ACT. You will review accreditation packages, track systems through the NATO security accreditation process, validate implementation of required security measures, and support coordination with developers, service providers, and other stakeholders in a multinational environment. This role directly supports mission assurance for operational systems and applications within ACT.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain records tracking CIS progress through NATO security accreditation processes and application of NATO security regulations.
Review security accreditation documentation and make recommendations for approval.
Assess accreditation artifacts including CIS Descriptions, Risk Assessment Results, System-Specific Security Requirements Statements, Security Operating Procedures, Security Test & Validation Plans, Security Test & Validation Results, and Incident Reports.
Ensure verification activities are properly executed to confirm agreed security measures have been implemented.
Provide support and guidance to CIS developers and service providers, including teams based in Europe.
Contribute to updates of ACT CIS security risk statements.
Liaise with stakeholders involved in the security accreditation process.
Represent the ACT Security Accreditation Authority in NATO Enterprise meetings, either in person or via VTC.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of demonstrated experience in CIS security, CIS development, or CIS service delivery.
Within that experience, at least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in or directly supporting national, international, or multinational CIS security accreditation, certification, or a similar field.
3- or 4-year university degree, or equivalent national academic qualification, in computer science, network security, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Recognized certification in CIS security or cyber defence disciplines, such as CISSP, GIAC Security Expert, or ISACA CISM.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and review technical documentation for audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey information to senior leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
English proficiency.
Citizen of a NATO member nation with a valid NATO nation passport and no travel restrictions to NATO nations.
Active NATO or National SECRET security clearance (or higher).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting security accreditation in a NATO, defence, or other multinational environment.
Experience coordinating with distributed technical teams and service providers across multiple locations.
Familiarity with NATO security accreditation processes, documentation, and governance.
Experience supporting operational systems or applications in secure enterprise environments.

How to Apply
Email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line:
"RFP-ACT-SACT-26-02 – LCAT 39 – Security CIS Accreditation Authority"
or respond to this job posting via Ironclad's website.

Ironclad Defense Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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