Ministerie van Defensie
2 weeks ago
Future Cyber Security Specialist
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- Company
- Ministerie van Defensie
- Location
- Nederland Netherlands
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
Job description
Vacancy Characteristics
LocationHuis ter Heide (Ut)Contract DurationTemporary appointment with a view to permanent employment.Hours per week - 38Monthly Salary€5,184.00 - €7,114.00Salary LevelCivil Servant Scale IBBAD 11 - Civil Servant Scale IBBAD 11LevelHBO old style; Master/DoctoralFieldICTVacancy Number80344EmploymentTemporary appointment with a view to permanent employmentJob GroupCivil ServantJob Description
If you choose a job at the Ministry of Defence, you choose socially relevant work. You truly contribute to a safe Netherlands.
In addition to approximately 54,000 professional soldiers and reservists, over 27,000 civilians also work at Defence. Do you want to contribute to a professional defence organisation in your own field as a civilian, and thereby to peace and security at home and abroad?
Cyberattacks are a daily occurrence, and high-quality IT security is more important than ever for Defence. At the Defence Cyber Security Centre (DCSC), you will work with a team of security specialists on the security of Defence IT systems.
1. The officer analyzes future developments and elaborates on perspectives for action and contributions to capability development, in order to provide usable substantive input for the future development and deployment of the DCSC, by:
- collecting, assessing, and analyzing information on relevant political, military, technological, and cyber operational developments;
- identifying operational needs, risks, dependencies, and capability gaps;
- elaborating future scenarios, courses of action, and concepts of operations within established strategic frameworks;
- preparing analyses, advice, and other contributions to planning and decision-making products;
- elaborating proposals and sub-products for capability development trajectories.
2. The officer develops and coordinates operational planning products as an implementation planner, in order to translate established strategic guidelines and decisions into executable plans for future activities and deployment of the DCSC, by:
- translating assignments, objectives, and decision-making into operational plans and implementation products;
- coordinating the substantive contributions of involved teams and experts;
- monitoring coherence, feasibility, dependencies, and progress of assigned planning products;
- acting on behalf of the DCSC as lead planner within assigned operational planning groups;
- preparing and presenting planning products and operational orders;
3. The officer develops policy products and translates established policy into operational frameworks and procedures, in order to make policy principles applicable to the execution of cyber operations and future activities of the DCSC, by:
- analyzing policy developments, legislation and regulations, and relevant strategic frameworks;
- assessing the consequences of policy intentions for the tasks, processes, and deployment of the DCSC;
- collecting and processing substantive contributions from internal and external stakeholders;
- preparing policy notes, advice, positions, and substantive contributions to policy documents;
- preparing and supporting policy and coordination meetings;
- aligning policy products and implementation agreements with involved organizational units.
4. The officer monitors and promotes the quality and coherence of planning products and procedures, in order to support the usability, clarity, and further professionalization of Future Operations, by:
- identifying shortcomings, risks, and opportunities for improvement in planning processes and work agreements;
- developing and implementing improvements in methodologies, processes, and planning products;
- coaching and substantively supporting mid-level and junior staff on planning and policy issues;
- sharing knowledge, experiences, and work methods within the team;
- keeping the professional knowledge required for the function up-to-date.
Job Requirements
Education:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree level of work and thinking.
Desired:
- Intermediate Defence Training;
- training in operational planning, policy development, strategic advisory, scenario development, or capability development;
- NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course or a comparable training;
- CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or a comparable relevant certification within the cyber security or cyber defence domain.
Experience:
Required:
- at least 2 to 4 years of experience in/with:
- operational planning, policy development, capability development, or advisory;
- developing analyses, advice, plans, or other decision-making products;
- translating strategic guidelines, policy, or decision-making into operational plans and procedures;
- the IT, cyber security, defence, or security domain;
- collaboration within multidisciplinary teams or planning contexts;
- aligning substantive contributions and dependencies with multiple stakeholders.
Desired:
- experience in/with:
- developing standard operating procedures, operational orders, and implementation plans;
- national or international planning and collaboration frameworks;
- a defence-wide, joint, or purple environment;
- coaching and substantively supporting less experienced staff.
Competencies (optional):
- Analyzing;
- Conceptual thinking;
- Judgment, level 3;
- Planning and organizing;
- Communicating;
- Collaborating;
- Initiative;
- Organization-oriented.
Employment Conditions
Salary LevelCivil Servant Scale IBBAD 11 - Civil Servant Scale IBBAD 11Salary DescriptionThe stated salary is based on a full working week of 38 hours. Your placement will be based on your work experience and educational background.Monthly Salary€5,184.00 - €7,114.00EmploymentTemporary appointment with a view to permanent employmentContract DurationTemporary appointment with a view to permanent employment.Maximum number of hours per week38Other Employment Conditions
Defence strongly values personal growth and offers excellent study facilities, so you are always moving forward. You will be given ample opportunity to develop yourself and advance.
At Defence, instead of holiday allowance or a year-end bonus, you accrue an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) every month. This amounts to 16.33% of your gross annual salary. You can use it to purchase additional leave hours or for tax purposes.
In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you receive a monthly contribution towards commuting expenses or you can opt for a public transport subscription with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands under favorable conditions.
We also believe it is important that you can combine your work well with your private life. Various leave arrangements, such as 75% paid parental leave, and flexible working hours contribute to a good balance. Furthermore, you have the option to (temporarily) reduce your working hours by a few hours per week and accrue additional leave hours and/or ADV hours.
Additionally, you can work from home at Defence, and you will receive a reimbursement for working from home days. You can be reimbursed for purchased home office equipment to set up your workspace at home.
Specifics
Defence is committed to the interests, prosperity, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global engagement strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.
More than 82,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security within the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).
Vision
The Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and IT. Our COMMITment is great to strengthen the crucial role as a strategic partner of the Commander of the Armed Forces, of the operational units, and of international partners. COMMIT enhances the impact of support through an integrated and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and chain logistics.
We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capacities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To supply the armed forces with materiel and IT more quickly, we focus on process and social innovation in project management, procurement, and disposal of defence materiel, and personnel and logistical support, alongside technological innovation.
Carrying out innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government organizations and societal bodies. Under the banner of C-COMMIT as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral).
Mission
COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT.
COMMIT is for everyone and by everyone; we are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best perform our task, connecting 'want' and 'can,' when our personnel reflect society. We therefore warmly invite you to apply for this position!
-Application interviews will take place from the second week after 06-10-2026; it is possible that interviews with external candidates will be scheduled later or not at all, as the internal selection round will be held first.
-This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be preferred.
-A security screening is part of the selection procedure.
-A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
-To be eligible for this position, you must be from a European Economic Area country. If not, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
-The start date is not fixed.
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Acquisition is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, phone calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.
More About The Job Group
Organization Name
Ministry of Defence
Organization Description
Defence is committed to the interests, prosperity, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global engagement strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.
Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security within the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).
Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and exhibits similarities to a large corporation. The operational commands (naval, army, and air force), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT resemble operating companies.
Organization URL
www.defensie.nl/organisatie/commit
Department Name
Materiel and IT Command
Department Description
Within the DCSC, you will work in the PLANS Section. The PLANS section is responsible for looking ahead, planning, and preparing the unit. PLANS thus operates at the intersection of strategy, policy, and execution, ensuring that the DCSC has timely insight into future developments, missions, operations, and/or exercises. From this role, the section supports and advises the Management Team and the teams of the other sections in making choices regarding prioritization, preparation, and deployability.
Within the Section, you will work in the Future Operations Team. The main objective of this team is to ensure that the DCSC has timely insight into future strategic and technological developments and translates these into operational policy, frameworks, and/or procedures.
The DCSC operates in a dynamic and complex cyber threat landscape and focuses on timely prevention, detection, and effective combating of cyber incidents in support of the business operations and activities of the armed forces.
The Defence Cyber Security Centre (DCSC) aims to make a unique proactive and reactive contribution to the security of information on IT networks and (weapon) systems of Defence and - where applicable - Dutch society, in order to strengthen the digital resilience of Defence.
In this role, the DCSC acts as the primary point of contact for defensive cyber within Defence and plays a central role in detecting, analyzing, and combating cyber threats and incidents. In this capacity, the DCSC collaborates with national and international partners on protecting digital information, developing cybersecurity capabilities, and strengthening knowledge and innovation within the cyber domain.
Department URL
www.defensie.nl/organisatie/COMMIT
Contact Persons
For more information about this vacancy:
For more information about the application procedure:
Rocco Uijttewaal, Recruitment Advisor
[email protected]
If you choose a job at the Ministry of Defence, you choose socially relevant work. You truly contribute to a safe Netherlands.
In addition to approximately 54,000 professional soldiers and reservists, over 27,000 civilians also work at Defence. Do you want to contribute to a professional defence organisation in your own field as a civilian, and thereby to peace and security at home and abroad?
Cyberattacks are a daily occurrence, and high-quality IT security is more important than ever for Defence. At the Defence Cyber Security Centre (DCSC), you will work with a team of security specialists on the security of Defence IT systems.
1. The officer analyzes future developments and elaborates on perspectives for action and contributions to capability development, in order to provide usable substantive input for the future development and deployment of the DCSC, by:
- collecting, assessing, and analyzing information on relevant political, military, technological, and cyber operational developments;
- identifying operational needs, risks, dependencies, and capability gaps;
- elaborating future scenarios, courses of action, and concepts of operations within established strategic frameworks;
- preparing analyses, advice, and other contributions to planning and decision-making products;
- elaborating proposals and sub-products for capability development trajectories.
2. The officer develops and coordinates operational planning products as an implementation planner, in order to translate established strategic guidelines and decisions into executable plans for future activities and deployment of the DCSC, by:
- translating assignments, objectives, and decision-making into operational plans and implementation products;
- coordinating the substantive contributions of involved teams and experts;
- monitoring coherence, feasibility, dependencies, and progress of assigned planning products;
- acting on behalf of the DCSC as lead planner within assigned operational planning groups;
- preparing and presenting planning products and operational orders;
3. The officer develops policy products and translates established policy into operational frameworks and procedures, in order to make policy principles applicable to the execution of cyber operations and future activities of the DCSC, by:
- analyzing policy developments, legislation and regulations, and relevant strategic frameworks;
- assessing the consequences of policy intentions for the tasks, processes, and deployment of the DCSC;
- collecting and processing substantive contributions from internal and external stakeholders;
- preparing policy notes, advice, positions, and substantive contributions to policy documents;
- preparing and supporting policy and coordination meetings;
- aligning policy products and implementation agreements with involved organizational units.
4. The officer monitors and promotes the quality and coherence of planning products and procedures, in order to support the usability, clarity, and further professionalization of Future Operations, by:
- identifying shortcomings, risks, and opportunities for improvement in planning processes and work agreements;
- developing and implementing improvements in methodologies, processes, and planning products;
- coaching and substantively supporting mid-level and junior staff on planning and policy issues;
- sharing knowledge, experiences, and work methods within the team;
- keeping the professional knowledge required for the function up-to-date.
Defence strongly values personal growth and offers excellent study facilities, so you are always moving forward. You will be given ample opportunity to develop yourself and advance.
At Defence, instead of holiday allowance or a year-end bonus, you accrue an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) every month. This amounts to 16.33% of your gross annual salary. You can use it to purchase additional leave hours or for tax purposes.
In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you receive a monthly contribution towards commuting expenses or you can opt for a public transport subscription with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands under favorable conditions.
We also believe it is important that you can combine your work well with your private life. Various leave arrangements, such as 75% paid parental leave, and flexible working hours contribute to a good balance. Furthermore, you have the option to (temporarily) reduce your working hours by a few hours per week and accrue additional leave hours and/or ADV hours.
Additionally, you can work from home at Defence, and you will receive a reimbursement for working from home days. You can be reimbursed for purchased home office equipment to set up your workspace at home.
Education:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree level of work and thinking.
Desired:
- Intermediate Defence Training;
- training in operational planning, policy development, strategic advisory, scenario development, or capability development;
- NATO Comprehensive Operations Planning Course or a comparable training;
- CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or a comparable relevant certification within the cyber security or cyber defence domain.
Experience:
Required:
- at least 2 to 4 years of experience in/with:
- operational planning, policy development, capability development, or advisory;
- developing analyses, advice, plans, or other decision-making products;
- translating strategic guidelines, policy, or decision-making into operational plans and procedures;
- the IT, cyber security, defence, or security domain;
- collaboration within multidisciplinary teams or planning contexts;
- aligning substantive contributions and dependencies with multiple stakeholders.
Desired:
- experience in/with:
- developing standard operating procedures, operational orders, and implementation plans;
- national or international planning and collaboration frameworks;
- a defence-wide, joint, or purple environment;
- coaching and substantively supporting less experienced staff.
Competencies (optional):
- Analyzing;
- Conceptual thinking;
- Judgment, level 3;
- Planning and organizing;
- Communicating;
- Collaborating;
- Initiative;
- Organization-oriented.
Within the DCSC, you will work in the PLANS Section. The PLANS section is responsible for looking ahead, planning, and preparing the unit. PLANS thus operates at the intersection of strategy, policy, and execution, ensuring that the DCSC has timely insight into future developments, missions, operations, and/or exercises. From this role, the section supports and advises the Management Team and the teams of the other sections in making choices regarding prioritization, preparation, and deployability.
Within the Section, you will work in the Future Operations Team. The main objective of this team is to ensure that the DCSC has timely insight into future strategic and technological developments and translates these into operational policy, frameworks, and/or procedures.
The DCSC operates in a dynamic and complex cyber threat landscape and focuses on timely prevention, detection, and effective combating of cyber incidents in support of the business operations and activities of the armed forces.
The Defence Cyber Security Centre (DCSC) aims to make a unique proactive and reactive contribution to the security of information on IT networks and (weapon) systems of Defence and - where applicable - Dutch society, in order to strengthen the digital resilience of Defence.
In this role, the DCSC acts as the primary point of contact for defensive cyber within Defence and plays a central role in detecting, analyzing, and combating cyber threats and incidents. In this capacity, the DCSC collaborates with national and international partners on protecting digital information, developing cybersecurity capabilities, and strengthening knowledge and innovation within the cyber domain.
Defence is committed to the interests, prosperity, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global engagement strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.
Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security within the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).
Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and exhibits similarities to a large corporation. The operational commands (naval, army, and air force), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT resemble operating companies.
Defence is committed to the interests, prosperity, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global engagement strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.
More than 82,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security within the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).
Vision
The Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and IT. Our COMMITment is great to strengthen the crucial role as a strategic partner of the Commander of the Armed Forces, of the operational units, and of international partners. COMMIT enhances the impact of support through an integrated and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and chain logistics.
We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capacities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To supply the armed forces with materiel and IT more quickly, we focus on process and social innovation in project management, procurement, and disposal of defence materiel, and personnel and logistical support, alongside technological innovation.
Carrying out innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government organizations and societal bodies. Under the banner of C-COMMIT as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral).
Mission
COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT.
COMMIT is for everyone and by everyone; we are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best perform our task, connecting 'want' and 'can,' when our personnel reflect society. We therefore warmly invite you to apply for this position!
-Application interviews will take place from the second week after 06-10-2026; it is possible that interviews with external candidates will be scheduled later or not at all, as the internal selection round will be held first.
-This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be preferred.
-A security screening is part of the selection procedure.
-A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
-To be eligible for this position, you must be from a European Economic Area country. If not, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
-The start date is not fixed.
#LI-RU1 #LI-Hybrid
Acquisition is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, phone calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.
Ask your question freelyFor more information about this vacancy:
For more information about the application procedure:
Rocco Uijttewaal, Recruitment Advisor
[email protected]
Required skills
- initiative
- communication
- analysis
- it systems
- planning
- defense
- collaboration
- it security
- cissp
- nato
- cyber security
- organizing
- policy development
- cism
- judgment
- operational planning
- capability development
- cyber defence
- conceptual thinking
- cyber operations
- strategic advisory
- giac
- cyber threats
- cyber incidents
- future operations
- scenario development
- digital resilience
- organization orientation
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