Job Description

Senior Analyst (Russia Cyber Domain/Red Team)-261497

Primary Location

Belgium-Mons

NATO Body

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

Schedule

Full-time

Application Deadline

10-Oct-2026, 9:59:00 PM

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 8,273.12Euro (EUR) Monthly

Grade NATO Grade G17

Description

: 1. Post Context/Post Summary

Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) is the strategic level command responsible for the planning, preparation, conduct and execution of NATO operations, missions, activities and tasks as directed by Council in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Alliance.

The Operations Directorate (OPS) is responsible for monitoring the strategic environment and manages current operations for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). OPS directs and oversees all assigned operational and intelligence functional area activities through the J2 and the J3 divisions, coordinates the contribution of niche forces and capabilities (JTE, NUO, PRM, and ACCI), and tasks MOU organizations (NIFC, JEWCS).

The J2 Division provides comprehensive advice, warning, and situational awareness to the Command Group (CG) and Allied Command Operations (ACO) on Intelligence, Counter-Intelligence, Security, Information Security, Biometrics and Identity Intelligence, Geospatial, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (including ISTAR), Intelligence support to Joint Effects and Targeting, Intelligence Systems, Databases, and Interfaces, as well as Intelligence Support to other disciplines including red teaming.

The J2 Plans Branch is the focal point for all Intelligence related planning, policy and ETEE (Education, Training, Exercise and Evaluation) efforts, including a Red Team element that provides SACEUR and ACO with an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans IOT enhance and improve SACEURs Decision Making Process (DMP). The Branch consists of two Sections: the Red Team and the J25 Intelligence Plans and Policy.The Red Team is a multi-domain, multi-dimensional organizational element comprised of senior analysts that provides SACEUR and ACO with an independent analytical capability to challenge existing plans, operations and intelligence informed by Russian/Terrorist Groups Doctrine/TTPs in order to enhance the Decision Making Process (DMP) through structured and alternative analytical methods. The Red Team is to provide objective, independent strategic and predictive analysis and to contribute to a more comprehensive Common Intelligence Picture (CIP) in support of SACEURs DMP. This leads to greater situational understanding and in turn promotes greater situational awareness. The Section consists of two Teams: Red Cell and ETEE Cell.2. Principal Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the independent, strategic, doctrinal and non-doctrinal analysis and the prediction of possible courses of actions (COAs), regarding the Russian Cyber domain and the identification and development of potential chances for the Alliance.

The incumbent’s duties are:

• As directed by the Red Team Section Head, analysing multi-domain and multidimensional, doctrinal and non-doctrinal, including TTPs and COAs, regarding Russian Cyber domain. Authoritative thinking and opinions from academia, think tanks and strategic studies institutes should be reflected.- Contribute to NATO/SHAPE common intelligence/operational pictures (CIP/COP) providing expertise from Cyber domain perspective- Manage and contribute to the Red Cell analysis and development of alternative hypothesis, including red teaming and alternative analysis techniques concerning Russian Cyber Domain.- As directed by the Red Team Section Head, collect and exploit classified and unclassified information, in any form and related to political, military, economic, social, infrastructure and information (PMESII) areas, in order to support and contribute to the joint intelligence preparation of the operating environment WRT the Russian Cyber Domain (JIPOE).- Lead and coordinate the Red Team intelligence support to Training & Exercise preparation and management, primarily from Cyber domain perspective.- Support and advice to NATO/SHAPE strategic planning process (SPP) and decision-making process (DMP) including war-gaming and major Exercises as opposing forces (OPFOR), primarily from Cyber domain perspective.3. Special Requirements and Additional Duties

The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract

The incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries. Such operational deployment may exceed 30 days duration up to 183 days in any period of 547 days and may be on short notice. For NATO International Civilian Staff, acceptance of an employment contract linked to this post constitutes agreement to deploy in excess of 30 days if required.Normal Working Conditions apply.4. Essential Qualificationsa. Professional/Experience

• Minimum of 4 years related experience in multi-domain and multidimensional intelligence collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination within an international or national organization.
• Extensive knowledge and proven experience on Russian Cyber domain analysis
• Minimum of 4 years related experience in liaising with international partners on strategic intelligence cooperation and exchange.
• Proven experience working within cross-functional and multi-domain teams
• Knowledge and/or experience with activities that encompass intelligence at the Operational and/or Strategic level.b. Education/Training

University Degree in criminology, police, public or business administration, administration of justice, criminal law, comparative general management, political theory, behavioural or social psychology, computer science, intelligence or related discipline and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.

In case of ambiguity the required job specific experience has priority over the standard education and training levels and experience described here.c. Language

English - SLP 4343 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)5. Desirable Qualificationsa. Professional Experience

• Multi-domain analytical intelligence experience from an international/joint environment gained from deployment(s) to NATO operation(s) or in a national intelligence agency.- Experience in several intelligence disciplines.- Knowledgeable or familiar with the use of NATO-specific intelligence software.- Experience from liaising with international partners on strategic intelligence cooperation and exchange.- Proven knowledge on NATO planning, training and exercise procedures.b. Education/Training
• Intelligence Analyst Course – Critical Thinking and Structured Analysis provided by NATO or others.- Red Team Training – provided by NATO or others.- The Near Abroad – The Successor States of the Former Soviet Union provided by NATO or others.c. LanguageRussian Language – SLP 2222 (or higher)6. Attributes/Competencies
• Personal Attributes: The incumbent is responsible for analyzing complex problems based on incomplete information from multiple sources and disciplines of intelligence. This requires the application of alternate analysis techniques including, but not limited to, Critical Reviews, Complementary Analysis, Devil’s Advocacy, Deception and Counter-deception, and Corroboration. It requires excellent language and briefing skills, influencing skills outside of a chain of command, systems thinker with ability to identify second/third order effects, and modify approach based on challenges, adaptability and determination resolve to deliver on projects and designated tasks. Travel will likely be required with this post.
• Professional Contacts: The incumbent works as part of a team of senior military and civilians. The analyst is required to engage with senior staff and formally brief Flag Officers on a regular basis. The analyst will also represent SHAPE with external organizations, making routine engagement with counterparts at NATO HQ, NIFC, ACT and ACO commands.
• Contribution To Objectives: The incumbent will be responsible to maintain a professional and experienced expertise on Cyber domain in support of Red Team needs. The multi-domain expertise on NATO adversaries is required to contribute to the wider Red Team effort to develop an independent analytical capability to challenge existing ACO plans, operations and intelligence informed by Russian/Terrorist Groups Doctrine/TTPs in order to enhance the DMP through structured and alternative analytical methods.REMARKS:Duration of contract: The successful candidate will fill this post as a Project Related NATO International Civilian (PLN) with a 1 year and 1 month definite duration contract within the NATO 2030 Agenda. On expiry of this term the PLN will be deleted or absorbed into the ceiling pending approval or will exceptionally be considered for extension.The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post, which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement, and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations.Building integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the criteria listed within this job description.HOW TO APPLY FOR A NATO CIVILIAN POST AT SHAPE:Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) (https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl-lang-en). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted.Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications. Appointment is subject to obtaining a NS security clearance and a medical certificate.Remarks:

a) Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.

b) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.

c) Qualified redundant staff of the same grade interested in this post should inform this office, via their HR/Personnel Office by not later than vacancy’s closing date.

d) NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate