NCI Agency Internship Programme - Cyber Security

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NCI Agency Internship Programme - Cyber Security-150229

 

Primary Location Netherlands-The Hague

Organizational Element INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Schedule Full-time

Salary (Pay Basis) : 800.00Euro (EUR) Monthly

 

Description:

Are you interested in interning at an international organization that offers interesting and unique experiences? If you are, you should apply to the NCI Agency for a full-time internship.

The NCI Agency was formed in 2012 with the 24/7 mission of connecting the Alliance by, defending its networks, providing critical CIS capabilities to NATO, and the top priority of supporting NATO operations. We offer our interns hands-on experience in all areas of study including engineering, human resources, communications, and computer science.

As an intern, you will have the chance to learn from subject matter experts, and the opportunity to work on projects that are integral to the operation of the Alliance.

With this opportunity we are offering two internships (Big Data and Scenario Data Creator) in The Hague within our Cyber Security (CS) Service Line responsible for the planning and executing all lifecycle management activities for cyber security.

Internship description

The Cyber Security Service Line provides specialist cyber security-related services covering the spectrum of scientific, technical, acquisition, operations, maintenance, and sustainment support, throughout the lifecycle of NATO Information Communications and Technology, enabling secure conduct of the Alliance's operations and business in the NNEC environment and in the context of NATO's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).

Cyber Security provides cyber security services to NCI Agency customers and users, as well as to all other elements of the Agency, including all Service Lines, Programme Offices, CIS Support Units/Elements, and the Agency Ops Centre.

Cyber Security is responsible for providing the broad spectrum of services in the following specialist security areas: CIS Security, Cyber Defence, Information Assurance, Computer Security & Communications Security.

In executing its responsibilities, the CS SL provides support to the development and implementation of cyber security-related policy, strategy, and provides lifecycle security risk management services for all NATO ICT.

Cyber Security leads in the development of new capabilities and innovation in cyber security. Cyber Security incorporates the NCIRC (Computer Incident Response Capability) Technical Centre, providing specialist services to prevent, detect, respond to and recover from cyber security incidents.

The Big Data Intern will be responsible for the following:

##Investigation of data fusion mechanisms for cyber security;

##Implementation and validation of data fusion mechanisms;

##Installation and configuration of software tools and databases.

 

The Scenario Data Creator intern will be responsible for the following:

##Investigation of scenarios and data sets for cyber security;

##Creation and modification of scenarios for validation of situation awareness and decision support tools;

##Creation and modification of data sets to support the cyber security scenarios;

##Installation and configuration of software tools, virtualized environment and databases.

 

Who are we looking for?

 

You will be currently studying towards a university-level degree in Computer Science, Physics, or similar or be recent university graduates in one of those disciplines (degree obtained within the last 12 months).

 

The Big Data Intern will also have:

 

##Good knowledge of Linux operating system;

##Good Knowledge of data analytics and at least one of the data analysis environments (e.g. R, RapidMiner, KNIME);

##Basic knowledge of no-SQL databases;

##Basic knowledge of cloud technology;

##Basic knowledge of programming in at least one programming language: C/C++, C#, java, Python.

The Scenario Data Creator intern will also have:

##Good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating system;

##Good knowledge of at least one data management tool (e.g.: DBMS, KNIME, RapidMiner)

##Good knowledge of open source cyber security tools, including active and passive network monitoring tools, penetration testing tools, network protocol analyzers (e.g., Snort, OpenVAS, Wireshark, Metasploit);

##Good knowledge of scripting in at least two languages (e.g.:Python, Perl, PowerShell, bash)
##Basic knowledge of vulnerability databases and standards (e.g., NVD, MITRE standards, STIX);

##Basic knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH);

##Good understanding of network architectures and devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, subnets);

##Basic ability to configure and manage virtualized environments.

 

Competencies required:

To successfully work in the Cyber Security Service Line within international environment, you will demonstrate the following competencies:

##Relating and Networking - Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of contacts; uses humour appropriately to bring warmth to relationships with others.

##Working with People - Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.

##Planning and Organising - Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.

##Writing and Reporting - Writes convincingly; writes clearly, succinctly and correctly; avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language; writes in a well-structured and logical way; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.

##Applying Expertise and Technology - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.

##Learning and Researching - Rapidly learns new tasks and commits information to memory quickly; demonstrates an immediate understanding of newly presented information; gathers comprehensive information to support decision making; encourages an organisational learning approach (i.e. learns from successes and failures and seeks staff and customer feedback).

##Creating and Innovating - Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to problems.

##Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment.

 

Language skills:

Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in English therefore a thorough knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential.

 

  
Eligibility Criteria

##Nationality: application is limited to nationals of NATO member nations.
##Qualification: you must be currently studying towards a university-level degree or be recent university graduates (degree obtained within the last 12 months).
##Language: you must be proficient in the use of the English language, both written and oral.

Compensation

 

You will be compensated at a fixed rate of €800 per month, based on 38 hours work per week. The Agency will also compensate travel expenses incurred upon taking up and returning to their home country upon completion of the internship (up to a maximum of €1000 in total).

 

Duration of Internship

 

In principle, internships will last between 3 to 10 months and may commence at any point during the calendar year.

 

Applications will close Wednesday 14 July 2015. Please note that all interns must be security cleared prior to taking up their internship and for that reason we need some flexibility in the internship start date and end date. Thank you for your patience while we consider your application.