--- title: 'DFIR / XDR Tools Engineer – Digital Forensics & Incident Response at Spektrum' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/dfir-xdr-tools-engineer-digital-forensics-incident-response-spektrum-mons-rsbcf44hdh80' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # DFIR / XDR Tools Engineer – Digital Forensics & Incident Response at Spektrum - **Company:** Spektrum - **Location:** Mons, Belgium - **Posted:** 2026-09-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://spektrum-group.com/jobs?gh_jid=4968244101 ## Job description Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects. ## Who we are supporting The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: - Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. - Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. - Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. - Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. - Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. The program Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V. To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce. ## Role ID – C005320 ## Role Background This role owns the deployment, configuration and ongoing health of a suite of digital forensics and XDR tools, working closely with investigators and analysts to ensure remote acquisition, endpoint forensics and detection tooling perform reliably at scale across a complex, high-security environment. ## Role Duties and Responsibilities - Deploy, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain digital forensics and XDR tools in line with ITSM processes - Translate user feedback into usability/effectiveness improvements, including automation scripts and custom configurations - Work onsite at SHAPE, Mons for coordination and access requirements - Support change management processes for section tools and capabilities - Coordinate and gather information across NCSC, NCIA and NATO/external stakeholders Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field + 3 years post-related experience, or 10+ years equivalent progressive experience - 5+ years deploying/managing forensics and XDR tools in complex environments - 2+ years with remote acquisition tooling (Fidelis and/or F-Response), including scaled deployment and resolving failed collections/performance issues - 2+ years with Jira and Confluence - Strong understanding of forensically sound acquisition principles - Windows Server/Desktop administration (services, drivers, certificates, event logs, permissions, remote management) - Ability to diagnose host-level issues affecting forensic tools - Scripting/automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Batch, Ansible - Strong written/verbal English (STANAG 6001 Level 3 equivalent) - Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and follow change management processes Desirable: - Experience with Red Hat Linux and fleet management via Ansible - Vendor management experience (support tickets, log bundles, upgrades, ETA communication) - Experience implementing least-privilege access, credential handling, audit logging for forensic systems - Experience supporting military/government or large complex/heterogeneous environments - Professional digital forensic analysis experience - Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - GIAC or equivalent cyber-security certification Working Location - Mons, Belgium Working Policy - Full-time on site Travel - Some travel to other NATO sites may be required Security Clearance - NATO Cosmic Top Secret ## About Spektrum ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Spektrum Group is a specialist consultancy that enables clients to navigate the complex defence, humanitarian, and government markets by connecting them with a fast-growing global network of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers. - **Entity Type**: Private (stage not disclosed; no public funding rounds identified) - **Headquarters**: Multiple offices; global presence with registered addresses in Spain (Barcelona, ES: +34 932 712 919), the United Kingdom (Leeds, UK: +44 113 868 3500), Belgium (Mons), the Netherlands (The Hague), the United States (Norfolk, VA), and Norway (Stavanger). No single global HQ is explicitly designated. - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Industry/Industries**: Aerospace & Defence, Humanitarian Aid, Government Services, Consulting & Advisory - **Target Customers**: International institutional organisations (e.g., UN, NATO), English-speaking national governments, and ministries of defence (apex purchasers), as well as the broader defence ecosystem (from small specialists to global enterprises) - **Mission / Purpose**: “Thinking differently to make a difference” – Spektrum aims to solve today’s aerospace and defence market problems, acting as a force for good with a sincere intent to positively impact its clients and their teams. ## Products & Services - **Consulting**: Strategic advisory, market navigation, and subject matter expertise for clients aiming to achieve aerospace and defence objectives. - **Logistics and Supply**: Supply chain support and logistics management tailored to complex defence and humanitarian environments. - **Communication**: Strategic communication services, including social media scripting and event promotion (as evidenced by job postings for Social Media Scripter). - **Events**: Planning and execution of events for defence, humanitarian, and government stakeholders. *Additional note:* Spektrum Labs (a related entity) is described as “building the backbone of the cyber resilience ecosystem, unifying cybersecurity, compliance, and insurance into one seamless platform powered by AI, cryptography, and automation,” but Spektrum Labs appears to be a separate brand under the Spektrum umbrella. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metric**: Unspecified revenue; total funding not disclosed. However, rapid hiring (112+ open roles listed on Built In) suggests strong growth and demand. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. The company states it is a “Member Of” unspecified organisations, a “Registered supplier to” key entities, and holds certifications (logos visible on website but not named in the provided results). - **Growth Signals**: - Fast-growing global network of partners and suppliers - 112+ job openings across multiple countries and disciplines (engineering, IT, talent acquisition, contract management, assurance, etc.) - Offices in at least six countries (Spain, UK, Belgium, Netherlands, USA, Norway) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Niche Expertise**: Focus exclusively on the challenging and complex defence, humanitarian, and government sectors, an area many traditional consultancies avoid. - **Global Network**: Extensive ecosystem of subject matter experts, partners, and suppliers that can be rapidly deployed to solve client problems. - **Apex Payer Focus**: Directly targets the highest-level purchasers within institutional organisations and ministries of defence. ## Strategic Focus - Priority is to help clients navigate the increasingly complex landscape of international defence and government procurement. - Emphasis on building a “resilient and effective” supplier ecosystem through diversity and capability. - Continuous improvement of internal processes and client support, with a culture of questioning everything to drive growth. ## Why Work Here - **Culture Highlights**: Values include transparency, effective communication, enthusiasm and fun, and setting ambitious yet realistic goals. Employees celebrate successes together and maintain a friendly, relaxed environment. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace is available, with some roles offering a combination of remote and on-site work, while others (e.g., in The Hague, Brussels, Norfolk) are labeled “In-Office” on Built In. Policy likely depends on role and location. - **Notable Perks / Engineering Culture**: Not explicitly described, but career growth is supported by a wide range of senior and junior roles. The company places “great emphasis on supporting and collaborating with our team and clients.” Spektrum Labs’ focus on AI, cryptography, and automation indicates a forward-leaning engineering culture in the cybersecurity arm. ## Sources 1. [Spektrum Group – Official Website](https://spektrum-group.com/) 2. [Spektrum Group – About Us](https://spektrum-group.com/about-us) 3. [Spektrum Group – What We Do](https://spektrum-group.com/what-we-do) 4. [Spektrum Group – Jobs Page](https://spektrum-group.com/jobs) 5. [Built In – Spektrum Group Careers & Culture](https://builtin.com/company/spektrum-group) 6. 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