Senior Cyber Liaison Officer – NATO Cybersecurity

About the role

Novaspace is seeking an experienced cyber professional to act as a senior liaison supporting NATO cyber security and cyberspace coordination in Brussels. The role focuses on aligning current NATO enterprise cyber activities with future capability development and requires strong stakeholder management across complex international structures.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain oversight of current and future projects within the Cyberspace Programme, tracking capabilities, scope, timelines and evolution.
• Act as a bridge between ACT and OCIO teams in Brussels and the US, ensuring convergence of activities and coordination across meetings and work strands.
• Review roadmaps and programme activities regularly to identify overlaps, gaps, conflicts and coordination touchpoints.
• Support de‑confliction between the Cyberspace Programme and the Cyber Adaptation Roadmap, coordinating with NCIA as required.
• Track actions and synchronization points across stakeholders, ensuring follow‑through where dependencies or conflicts arise.
• Engage with key stakeholders across ACT, OCIO, NATO HQ, NCIA, NSPA and other cyber/CIS communities.
• Attend relevant meetings and provide concise summaries and briefings to support leadership awareness and decision‑making.
• Maintain regular contact with adjacent offices and branches to ensure broader alignment across cyber security and cyberspace activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field; postgraduate education or professional certification in cyber security (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, ISACA, CISM) is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in cyber security or cyberspace operations within complex systems environments.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on large‑scale cyber or CIS enterprise projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in an international environment and building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Working knowledge of NATO structures, including NATO HQ, OCIO, Strategic Commands, NCIA and NSPA.
• Strong organisational, planning, written and verbal communication skills.
• Full professional fluency in English and excellent command of Microsoft Office tools.
• Citizen of a NATO member state with an active NATO or national SECRET clearance (or eligibility).

Required skills

• CISSP certification
• GIAC certification
• ISACA certification
• CISM certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• A high‑visibility role at the intersection of cyber security, programme coordination and defence governance.
• Direct exposure to senior stakeholders across NATO cyber, CIO and implementation communities.
• Opportunity to contribute to mission‑critical work improving alignment between current enterprise cyber efforts and future cyberspace capabilities.
• A dynamic international environment with real responsibility and impact from day one.