Chief Information Officer
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Location:
- Brussels, Belgium
- Grade:
- NATO Grade G23
- Category:
- Executive
Posted Jul 1, 2026Apply by Aug 5, 2026 (35d left)
See your match score & applyAs Chief Information Officer at NCIA, you will lead the internal digital transformation, defining and delivering the vision for information systems, infrastructure, and digital operating model with a focus on security, resilience, and strategic alignment. You will also lead cybersecurity posture and be part of the Executive Leadership Team shaping enterprise strategy and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and role model NCIA culture principles of Customer First, Together and Impact
- Build and lead a cohesive, multicultural and multidisciplinary team promoting excellence and professional standards
- Define and lead NCIA’s internal IT strategy and architecture aligning technology with business and operational goals
- Oversee internal information systems, infrastructure, and platforms ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
- Set vision and lead implementation of Cloud environments to support enterprise needs
- Ensure high availability and performance of internal IT services driving continuous improvement
- Define and enforce technology standards, policies, and compliance frameworks including regulatory and audit requirements
- Lead and advise on cybersecurity, risk management, and information protection establishing policies and controls
- Oversee enterprise applications and business systems lifecycle management
- Drive digital transformation and process optimization leveraging automation and emerging technologies
- Provide strategic advice to executive leadership on technology trends, risks, and opportunities
Requirements
- Master's Degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in complex technical organizations or Bachelor's Degree with 20+ years of relevant experience
- At least 15 years of executive management experience leading and managing change in dynamic technical organizations
- Proven experience running large scale programs with budgets over 100M EUR
- Proven experience running contemporary CIS cloud based workloads
- Demonstrable experience leading IT/Digital strategy development and implementation
- Experience overseeing all lifecycle aspects of Information Systems
- Strong experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and information protection
- Proven ability to drive business transformation and digital enablement in complex organizations
- Proven experience managing large, diverse and multidisciplinary teams using modern leadership practices
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience in senior and politically complex environments
- Proven experience working as part of an executive leadership team, shaping strategy and delivery
Skills
- Executive Management
- Programme Management
- Budget Management
- Cloud Computing
- ICT Strategy Development
- Digital Strategy Design
- Information Systems Lifecycle
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Information Protection
- Business Transformation Projects
- Digital Enablement
- Team Leadership
- Modern Leadership Practices
- Communication in Complex Environments
- Influencing Skills
- Enterprise Strategy
- Innovation Management
Languages
English