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)
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As 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