Security Professional – Onsite at NATO ACT Norfolk

Security Professional – Onsite at NATO ACT Norfolk Location :

• HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT), Norfolk, VA Position Type :  Full-time, Onsite Clearance Requirement :  Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance Role Overview Ironclad Defense Works (IDW) is seeking a highly qualified  Security Professional  to support NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) in Norfolk, VA.
• This position provides critical cybersecurity engineering expertise to ensure the protection of NATO systems, networks, and sensitive information.
• The Security Professional will design and implement secure architectures, conduct risk assessments, integrate security into DevSecOps workflows, and support enterprise-scale mission systems.
• This role is ideal for experienced cybersecurity engineers with a strong background in NATO or defense environments.
• Key Responsibilities Engineer, implement, and monitor organizational and technical security measures across NATO environments.
• Identify, define, and document system security requirements aligned with NATO standards.
• Design secure architectures and detailed cybersecurity solutions supporting enterprise-scale and mission-critical systems.
• Deploy and configure advanced security tools (e.g., Nessus, Prisma, Qualys, Burp Suite, OpenVAS).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, and incident response planning.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with NATO frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers, administrators, and product teams to ensure security is embedded across system lifecycles Required Qualifications Citizenship of a NATO member nation.
• University degree in ICT, Information Security, or related field.
• Active  NATO or National SECRET (or higher)  clearance.
• Proven experience in engineering, implementing, and monitoring system, network, and application security.
• Hands-on expertise with vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, firewalls, and related tools.
• Familiarity with security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or CEH.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) Desired Skills Experience supporting NATO operations or multinational defense environments.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to policy development and forensic investigations.
• Track record of integrating security into Agile / DevSecOps workflows.

Application Instructions Apply directly through the posted job ad and application link.

Candidates may also send a  cover letter  and  NATO-format forward résumé , highlighting all NATO-related experience, to :