Job Title: HQ Security Officer
Location: Yeovilton, United Kingdom
Organization: NATO – Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)
Application Deadline: 28 Jan 2026, 5:59 PM
Salary: 6,204.99 per month (basic; allowances may apply)
Grade: NATO Grade G15
Overview
Cyberspace Operations Centre (CyOC) is recruiting a proactive and experienced HQ Security Officer for its Joint Electromagnetic Warfare Core Staff (JEWCS) branch located at Yeovilton. This role protects NATO assets, including classified information, equipment, and personnel. The incumbent will act as the principal security advisor and coordinate security across JEWCS.
Principal Duties
* Act as the Principal Security Advisor (PSyA) and provide security advice and priorities to the Director of JEWCS.
* Serve as Command Security Advisor (CSyA) given JEWCS’s remote location.
* Report any changes in personnel status that may affect security (e.g., financial difficulties or misconduct).
* Serve as principal point of contact for all security violations within JEWCS.
* Produce and maintain JEWCS’s Security Standing Orders.
* Apply NATO security policy requirements for Personnel Security, Security Awareness, Training, Information Security, Physical Security, and security procedures.
* Co‑operate with CIS Security.
* Maintain liaison with Host Nation and international intelligence security services.
* Manage security classification and classification management.
* Chair the JEWCS Security Committee and be a member of the JEWCS Information Knowledge Management Working Group.
* Coordinate JEWCS public relations activities, co‑ordinate visits, and manage conference services.
Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years experience in a national or NATO professional security qualification.
* Experience as a Security Officer in a national military HQ or NATO security staff appointment.
* Experience coordinating personnel security requirements within a national military or NATO position.
* Experience in security awareness, training, and education in a national military or NATO position.
* Experience protecting classified information in a national military or NATO position.
* Experience in physical security, including industrial and construction security.
* Broad experience with office communication and information systems.
* University degree in criminology, police, public or business administration, administration of justice, criminal law, comparative general management, political theory, behavioural or social psychology or related discipline and 2 years of function‑related experience; alternatively higher secondary education and advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification with 4 years post related experience.
* English language proficiency – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing fluent (SLP = 3333).
Desirable Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years experience in a security related role in a NATO organization.
* Extensive working knowledge of NATO and/or ACO security policies.
* Working knowledge of NATO and ACO CIS security policies.
* Relevant courses: NATO Joint Electronic Warfare Course, NATO Security Course, NATO Information Knowledge Management (IKM) Course.
Attributes and Competencies
* Articulate and persuasive, with tact and diplomacy.
* Self‑starter, able to work with minimal supervision and rapidly identify issues.
* Strong perception, judgement and ability to handle broad issues while maintaining confidentiality.
* Outstanding task management and communication skills.
* Innovative; capable of creating and instructing security programmes that meet NATO policy and are practical at tactical level.
* Experience presenting to senior audiences (OF‑5 level) and conducting briefings on technical topics, security policies and regulations.
* Capable of supporting security boards/meetings and maintaining productive relations with NATO agencies, industry, and international organisations.
Deployment and Travel
* Operational deployment may exceed 30 days, up to 183 days in any 547‑day period and may be on short notice.
* Post requires an average of 120 days of travel per year.
* Work is normally performed in a standard NATO office environment; normal working conditions apply.
Contract and Salary
* Duration: 3 years (new recruits and serving staff offered a definitive 3‑year contract under NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations).
* Basic monthly salary follows NATO Grade G15; may be augmented by allowances; approximately 20 % deducted for pension and medical insurance contributions.
EEO Statement
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 from nationals of all member Nations.
NATO values commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity and promote good governance.
Applicants who are not successful may be offered appointments in other similar posts, at the same or lower grade, if they meet the necessary requirements.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all criteria listed.
How to Apply
* Submit application via NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP): https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang-en
* Applications submitted by mail, e‑mail, fax, or other means are NOT accepted.
* Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide original documentary evidence and copies supporting statements.
* Appointment requires a NATO security clearance and a medical certificate.
* Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states may apply at SHAPE.
* NATO will not accept applications prepared using generative AI tools, and may reject them without further consideration.
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