Current Openings

NATO AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (HQ SACT – NATO Allied Command Transformation)

Role Context

Knightsbridge Strategic Group (KSG) is seeking an experienced AI / Machine Learning Engineer to support NATO Allied Command Transformation.

The successful candidate will embed into NATO’s Capability Development (CapDev) structures, contributing to the design, validation, integration, and sustainment of AI-enabled analytical and decision-support capabilities within a secure, multinational defence environment.

This is a technically demanding position requiring structured engineering discipline, experience integrating AI into enterprise systems, and the ability to operate effectively within NATO governance frameworks.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
Demonstrable experience designing, developing, validating, and deploying AI/ML models in enterprise, government, or defence environments.
Strong proficiency in Python and established machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
Experience handling structured and unstructured datasets, including preprocessing, feature engineering, model evaluation, and performance optimisation.
Experience integrating AI/ML solutions into larger software ecosystems using APIs, microservices, or containerised environments.
Familiarity with MLOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and secure development practices.
Experience working in documentation-intensive, standards-driven environments.
Ability to translate operational or capability requirements into technically robust AI-driven solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for briefing senior military and civilian stakeholders.
Must hold or be eligible (via holding a national clearance) to obtain NATO Secret security clearance.

Desirable:

Prior experience supporting NATO or other defence institutions.
Experience in capability lifecycle management, modelling and simulation, experimentation, or validation environments.
Familiarity with enterprise analytics platforms or digital backbone architectures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, validate, and document machine learning models aligned to NATO engineering and governance standards.
Embed AI/ML capabilities into NATO’s Capability Development lifecycle processes.
Contribute to data architecture discussions and ensure compatibility with NATO digital backbone systems.
Conduct technical evaluations and performance assessments of AI-enabled tools.
Produce structured documentation, technical reports, and briefing materials.
Support experimentation, validation activities, and analytical assessments.
Collaborate with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, and analytics specialists to ensure secure and scalable deployment.
Maintain compliance with NATO information assurance and security procedures.

How to Apply

Candidates should email a CV only by 1 March 2026 to:

contact@knightsbridgesg.com

Clearly stating the position they are applying for in the email subject line. No cover letter required. Please provide a link to your LinkedIn in the email text and five succinct bullets on why you are suitable for the role.

NATO Nuclear Consultation, Command & Control (NC3) Coordination Support Secretariat

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (HQ SACT – NATO Allied Command Transformation)

Role Context

Knightsbridge Strategic Group (KSG) is seeking a highly professional and discreet individual to support NATO Allied Command Transformation in the area of Nuclear Consultation, Command & Control (NC3).

The successful candidate will embed into NATO structures supporting coordination, governance, and documentation processes associated with nuclear consultation and command frameworks. This role operates at the intersection of policy, planning, and high-level defence coordination within a secure, multinational environment.

This is not an operational nuclear weapons role. It is a senior-level coordination and governance position requiring precision, discretion, and familiarity with defence processes.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

A degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Defence Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Demonstrable experience supporting senior-level defence, security, or government coordination processes.
Experience preparing formal documentation, briefing materials, and structured reports for senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with defence governance structures, command processes, or multinational institutional environments.
Strong organisational capability, including tracking actions, managing workflows, and coordinating multi-stakeholder engagements.
High levels of discretion and professional judgement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate in documentation-intensive, process-driven environments.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain NATO Secret security clearance (national sponsorship required).

Desirable:

Prior experience working within NATO or national defence ministries.
Familiarity with nuclear policy, deterrence theory, or strategic command frameworks.
Experience supporting senior military committees or multinational coordination bodies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, validate, and document machine learning models aligned to NATO engineering and governance standards.
Embed AI/ML capabilities into NATO’s Capability Development lifecycle processes.
Contribute to data architecture discussions and ensure compatibility with NATO digital backbone systems.
Conduct technical evaluations and performance assessments of AI-enabled tools.
Produce structured documentation, technical reports, and briefing materials.
Support experimentation, validation activities, and analytical assessments.
Collaborate with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, and analytics specialists to ensure secure and scalable deployment.
Maintain compliance with NATO information assurance and security procedures.

How to Apply

Candidates should email a CV only by 1 March 2026 to:

contact@knightsbridgesg.com

NATO Cyberspace Concept Developer & Validator

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (HQ SACT – NATO Allied Command Transformation)

Role Context

Knightsbridge Strategic Group (KSG) is seeking an experienced cyberspace professional to support NATO Allied Command Transformation in the development and validation of cyberspace operational concepts.

The successful candidate will embed into NATO’s transformation structures, contributing to the design, refinement, and validation of cyberspace concepts within joint and multi-domain operations. This role operates at the strategic and operational planning level and supports the integration of cyber capabilities into NATO doctrine and capability development processes.

This is a concept development and validation role. It is not a hands-on penetration testing or network administration position.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

A degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering, International Security, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional military/government experience).
Demonstrable experience in military cyber operations, cyber policy, cyber planning, or cyber capability development.
Experience drafting or contributing to doctrine, concept papers, operational frameworks, or strategic planning documents.
Understanding of cyberspace operations within joint or multi-domain operational environments.
Familiarity with capability development processes, experimentation, or exercise environments.
Strong analytical and structured writing ability suitable for multinational defence documentation.
Ability to brief senior military and civilian stakeholders clearly and concisely.
Experience working in multinational or defence institutional environments.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain NATO Secret security clearance (national sponsorship required).

Desirable:

Prior experience within NATO or a NATO member state Ministry of Defence.
Participation in joint exercises involving cyber integration.
Familiarity with capability lifecycle management or defence transformation processes.
Experience validating concepts through experimentation or modelling and simulation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and refine cyberspace operational concepts aligned with NATO strategic guidance.
Support validation of cyber concepts through exercises, experimentation, and analytical assessment.
Contribute to doctrinal development and formal NATO documentation.
Assess integration of cyber effects within joint and multi-domain operational planning.
Support capability requirement development and evaluation activities.
Produce structured reports, concept papers, and briefing materials.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, and policy leads to ensure coherence between cyber concepts and technical capability development.
Maintain compliance with NATO information assurance and security regulations.

How to Apply

Candidates should email a CV only by 1 March 2026 to:

contact@knightsbridgesg.com

NATO Analytics Specialist – Capability Lifecycle (Engineering)

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (HQ SACT – NATO Allied Command Transformation)

Role Context

Knightsbridge Strategic Group (KSG) is seeking an experienced Analytics Specialist to support NATO Allied Command Transformation within the Capability Development (CapDev) lifecycle.

The successful candidate will embed into NATO’s engineering and transformation structures, providing structured analytical support to capability development, validation, and performance assessment processes. The role focuses on data-driven evaluation, lifecycle metrics, and evidence-based decision support within a secure, multinational defence environment.

This position is analytical and engineering-focused. It is not a pure research or academic role.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

A degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Demonstrable experience performing structured data analysis in enterprise, government, or defence environments.
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
Experience working with engineering lifecycle metrics, performance indicators, or capability assessment frameworks.
Experience producing dashboards, analytical reports, and structured visual outputs for senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and requirements traceability.
Experience operating in documentation-intensive, governance-driven environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for multinational defence contexts.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain NATO Secret security clearance (national sponsorship required).

Desirable:

Experience supporting defence capability development, experimentation, or validation environments.
Familiarity with modelling and simulation outputs.
Prior experience within NATO or a NATO member state Ministry of Defence.
Understanding of digital backbone or enterprise integration environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct structured analysis of capability lifecycle data and engineering performance metrics.
Develop analytical products, dashboards, and reporting tools to support decision-making.
Support validation and assessment of emerging capabilities through quantitative analysis.
Contribute to requirements analysis and traceability activities.
Collaborate with AI/ML engineers, software developers, and systems analysts to ensure analytical coherence.
Produce formal documentation, technical reports, and briefing materials in accordance with NATO governance standards.
Support experimentation, evaluation, and capability development initiatives.
Maintain compliance with NATO information assurance and security procedures.

How to Apply

Candidates should email a CV only by 1 March 2026 to:

contact@knightsbridgesg.com

NATO Full Stack Developer x3

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (HQ SACT – NATO Allied Command Transformation)

Role Context

Knightsbridge Strategic Group (KSG) is seeking experienced Full Stack Developers to support NATO Allied Command Transformation.

The successful candidate will embed into NATO’s digital transformation and Capability Development structures, contributing to the design, development, and integration of secure enterprise applications supporting defence capability lifecycle management, analytics, and decision-support environments.

This role requires structured engineering discipline, experience in secure development environments, and the ability to deliver reliable software within multinational defence governance frameworks.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Demonstrable experience in full stack software development within enterprise or government environments.
Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, or equivalent modern frameworks).
Strong proficiency in back-end development (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, or comparable enterprise technologies).
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB).
Familiarity with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker) and secure deployment practices.
Experience working in structured, documentation-intensive environments.
Ability to collaborate with AI/ML engineers, analytics specialists, and systems analysts in integrated delivery teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain NATO Secret security clearance (national sponsorship required).

Desirable:

Experience working in defence, government, or other regulated sectors.
Familiarity with CI/CD environments and DevSecOps practices.
Experience developing applications that support analytics or decision-support systems.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture or digital backbone environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain secure full stack applications supporting NATO capability development processes.
Develop user interfaces and backend services aligned with NATO enterprise architecture standards.
Integrate analytical and AI-enabled components into enterprise applications.
Ensure code quality, maintainability, and compliance with security and governance requirements.
Contribute to system documentation, technical specifications, and testing procedures.
Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to support secure build and deployment pipelines.
Participate in system testing, validation, and lifecycle management activities.
Maintain compliance with NATO information assurance and security procedures.

How to Apply

Candidates should email a CV only by 1 March 2026 to:

contact@knightsbridgesg.com

NATO DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (HQ SACT – NATO Allied Command Transformation)

Role Context

Knightsbridge Strategic Group (KSG) is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support NATO Allied Command Transformation.

The successful candidate will embed into NATO’s digital and Capability Development structures, ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant build and deployment pipelines for enterprise applications, analytics systems, and AI-enabled tools operating within NATO governance frameworks.

This role is central to maintaining security, integrity, and operational resilience across NATO digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Demonstrable experience implementing DevOps or DevSecOps practices within enterprise or government environments.
Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent).
Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience embedding security controls into development pipelines, including code scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance checks.
Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles.
Experience working in structured, documentation-intensive, governance-driven environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with software developers, AI/ML engineers, and systems analysts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain NATO Secret security clearance (national sponsorship required).

Desirable:

Prior experience in defence, government, or other regulated sectors.
Familiarity with enterprise network architectures or digital backbone environments.
Experience supporting classified or high-security systems.
Understanding of NATO information assurance frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting NATO enterprise applications and analytical systems.
Embed security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.
Support containerisation, orchestration, and infrastructure automation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with NATO information assurance and security requirements.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
Collaborate with development and analytics teams to ensure secure and scalable deployments.
Produce structured documentation aligned with NATO governance standards.
Support lifecycle management and system resilience initiatives.

How to Apply

Candidates should email a CV only by 1 March 2026 to:

contact@knightsbridgesg.com

NATO Digital Backbone Systems Analyst

Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States (HQ SACT – NATO Allied Command Transformation)

Role Context

Knightsbridge Strategic Group (KSG) is seeking an experienced Systems Analyst to support NATO Allied Command Transformation within its Digital Backbone and enterprise architecture environment.

The successful candidate will embed into NATO structures supporting the analysis, integration, and optimisation of enterprise-level digital systems. The role ensures that emerging applications, analytical tools, and capability development platforms align with NATO’s wider command, control, and information architecture.

This is an enterprise integration role requiring structured systems thinking, architectural awareness, and experience operating in secure, governance-driven environments.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

A degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Demonstrable experience analysing and integrating enterprise-level IT systems in large organisations.
Strong understanding of system interoperability, architecture modelling, and integration frameworks.
Experience working with command-and-control systems, enterprise networks, or large-scale digital environments.
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and lifecycle management.
Experience producing structured technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and analytical reports.
Ability to assess how new digital tools integrate within established enterprise architectures.
Experience working in documentation-intensive, standards-driven environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain NATO Secret security clearance (national sponsorship required).

Desirable:

Prior experience within NATO or a NATO member state Ministry of Defence.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF or comparable methodologies).
Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives in defence or government contexts.
Understanding of secure network environments and information assurance frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyse and assess interoperability between digital systems within NATO’s enterprise architecture.
Support integration of new applications, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled tools into the Digital Backbone environment.
Develop and maintain architecture documentation and system interface descriptions.
Identify integration gaps, technical risks, and architectural misalignments.
Provide structured recommendations to ensure system coherence and operational resilience.
Collaborate with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and analytics teams to align technical delivery with enterprise architecture standards.
Support lifecycle management and digital transformation initiatives.
Maintain compliance with NATO information assurance and security regulations.

How to Apply

Candidates should email a CV only by 1 March 2026 to:

contact@knightsbridgesg.com