Staff Officer (Industrial Security)

Job Posting Organization:
The Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO body that plays a crucial role in supporting NATO's mission and readiness. Established to enhance NATO's operational capabilities, the JWC focuses on joint warfare training and exercises. It operates with a professional and international workforce, contributing to the security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and defense of NATO member states. The JWC is committed to implementing NATO security policies and procedures, particularly in the context of industrial security and classified information management. The organization values diversity and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce from all NATO member countries.

Job Overview:
The Staff Officer (Industrial Security) position at the Joint Warfare Centre is pivotal in ensuring the protection of NATO classified information in the context of industrial contracts. The role involves supporting the implementation of NATO security policies and procedures, with a specific focus on safeguarding classified information that is generated, shared, or managed under industrial contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that industry partners are properly vetted and possess the necessary security clearances to handle NATO classified information. This position not only contributes to the security of NATO's operations but also plays a key role in training and exercises, enhancing NATO's overall resilience and readiness.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Staff Officer (Industrial Security) include ensuring the application of protective measures to prevent, detect, and recover classified information handled by industry in contracts. The officer will verify that facilities and contractors have been appropriately checked for their ability to protect NATO Classified Information (NCI). They will act as a liaison between the JWC Security Office, industry partners, and National Security Authorities (NSAs), facilitating security requirements. The officer will lead the management and development of classified project and industrial security procedures, ensuring compliance with NATO Personnel Security policy and directives. Additionally, they will maintain a personnel security database for industry partners, assist with administrative tasks related to security, investigate minor security breaches, and perform non-standard security administration tasks.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a University Degree in security administration, criminology, public administration, industrial security administration, law, contract management, procurement, accounting, or a related discipline. Alternatively, candidates with Higher Secondary education and advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or accreditation in a relevant field will also be considered. Professional experience is essential, with a minimum of four years in industrial security and classified contracts management, four years in business or office administration, two years in security policy development, and two years in managing classified information.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a University Degree in relevant fields such as security administration, criminology, public administration, industrial security administration, law, contract management, procurement, or accounting. Candidates with higher secondary education and advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification are also eligible. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of industrial security and the management of classified information.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of four years of experience in industrial security and classified contracts management, along with four years of experience in business or office administration. Additionally, two years of experience in security policy development and two years in the management of classified information are required. This level of experience ensures that the candidate is well-equipped to handle the responsibilities associated with the position and to navigate the complexities of NATO's security environment.

Languages:
Proficiency in English at an upper intermediate to advanced level is mandatory for this position, as all work, both oral and written, is conducted primarily in English. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly for candidates working in a multinational environment.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and offers a starting basic salary of NOK 93,933.00 per month, which is tax-free. Additional allowances may apply based on the personal circumstances of the successful candidate. The successful applicant will be offered a three-year definite duration employment contract, with the possibility of further contracts thereafter. The JWC is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from nationals of all NATO member states, particularly women. Candidates are required to submit their applications in English through the NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP), and applications submitted by other means will not be accepted. The work environment is primarily office-based, but may require travel for conferences and irregular working hours during exercises or events.