Senior Technical Lead / Technical Architect Part Time NEW

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Lead – Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) / MISP to support a major NATO cyber modernization initiative. The successful candidate will lead the technical design, implementation, integration, and operation of an on-premises Cyber Threat Intelligence platform and serve as the primary technical authority throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires deep expertise with the Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) and the ability to lead complex integrations in mission-critical and security-sensitive environments.

Location: Remote with occasional onsite work in The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: Initial deployment period of up to 17 months, followed by 12 months of transition-to-operations support
Security Clearance: Active NATO SECRET Clearance (Mandatory)

Mandatory Requirements

Candidates must meet both of the following requirements:

• Active NATO SECRET Personnel Security Clearance at the time of application.
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrable hands-on experience with MISP, including:
  • MISP deployment
  • MISP administration
  • MISP architecture and design
  • MISP integration
  • MISP automation
  • Threat intelligence sharing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and design of the CTI solution.
• Oversee installation, configuration, and deployment of MISP-based solutions.
• Design and implement integrations with enterprise security platforms and intelligence sources.
• Lead system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities.
• Coordinate technical activities with NATO stakeholders and project teams.
• Work closely with commercial CTI technology partners and vendors.
• Develop technical documentation, deployment procedures, and implementation plans.
• Support transition-to-operations and knowledge transfer activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members.

Desired Technical Experience

Strong experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• STIX/TAXII standards
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) platforms
• Splunk SIEM integration
• REST API development and integration
• Threat intelligence feeds and intelligence-sharing platforms
• Linux system administration
• Security automation and orchestration
• High-availability and resilient architectures
• Enterprise cybersecurity solutions

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments will be viewed favorably:

• NATO organizations
• Defense or military environments
• Classified networks
• Air-gapped systems
• Government cybersecurity programs

Candidate Submission Requirements

Interested candidates should provide:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Documentary evidence of active NATO SECRET clearance
• Summary of MISP experience clearly demonstrating at least five years of relevant experience
• Confirmation of ability to travel to and work onsite in The Hague, Netherlands, when required

How to Apply

We kindly ask that you submit the required information at your earliest convenience. This is a high-priority opportunity supporting strategic NATO cyber capability, and qualified candidates will be reviewed promptly.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should hold an active NATO SECRET clearance and have a minimum of five years of hands-on experience with MISP.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to Mina at mina@mdosconsulting.com.