Engineer (ICT System) at NATO

Mons, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Web Application Support, Server Administration, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, GPOs, SQL Server Administration, Virtualization, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Python Scripting, XML Manipulation, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Who we are: For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff. Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge. About the job: Based in Mons, Belgium, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join The Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Centre (JISRC). JISRC’s vision is to assure information superiority for NATO. Its Mission is to deliver, support and protect valued ISR capabilities, expertise and services and to maximise operational effectiveness for NATO through a wide range of coherent JISR services, supported by well-trained, highly knowledgeable and uniquely experienced staff, in four key JISR domains: Intelligence Applications, Operational ISR Support, Electronic Warfare/Surveillance Services and Geospatial/Meteorological/ Oceanographic Information Services. JISRC is responsible for the full lifecycle of its services. We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Engineer (ICT System) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities: Offer Subject Matter Expertise for the JISR application services to the user community and to COIs; Provide support in maintaining the NATO Software Factory (NSF) infrastructure, user and rights management, application services updates and internal activities; Act as an interface between JISR application services and interoperable services from other Business Areas; Represent the JISRC Level 2 support into internal and external meetings, workshops, CABs and conferences as required. For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCIA career site. About you: The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are: Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post; At least 2 years experience with platform management in a large organization; Extensive experience of Web application support and technologies (HTML, JSON, REST, WSDL, XML, WMS, WCS, WFS); Extensive (remote) server administration experience; Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, WSUS, GPOs; Microsoft SQL Server Administration knowledge (installation, configuration, maintenance, backup policies); Very good virtualization skills, preferably on VMware with System Centre integration; Azure DevOps experience; Good knowledge of PowerShell and/or Python scripting; XML file manipulation, XSDs validation and maintenance and automation done through scripting; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues; Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders; Fluency in English, both written and spoken. What we offer: Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history; 5 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances; Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave; Excellent private health insurance scheme; Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays; NATO Pension Scheme; Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more. To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website. The NCIA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability. Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.

Responsibilities

The Engineer (ICT System) will provide subject matter expertise for JISR application services and support the maintenance of the NATO Software Factory infrastructure. They will also act as an interface between JISR application services and other business areas.