Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.
We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.
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.

DESIRABLE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Experience of working for an IT provider and understand the need to have excellence in delivery such as that which NCI Agency expects.
• Knowledge of AIRcC2 systems.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.
• Relating and Networking - Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of contacts;
• Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages organizational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations -Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.
• Adapting and Responding to Change - Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows an interest in new experiences.

• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives - Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary; seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence; identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities.

  Working Location

• Uedem, Germany

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience.
• Experience within the area of Systems Administration of complex computer systems;
• Experience and knowledge in the installation and maintenance of system software such as operating systems, data management products, office automation products and other utility software;
• Experience with diagnosis of network problems and implementation of network changes and maintenance routines;
• Knowledge of LINUX

• Installs, operates and maintains assigned CORE Systems software, Databases and other Applications and ICT Platforms (IS) and stays abreast of latest developments in these areas.
• Supports the applications and data integrity and integrity of assigned ICT Platforms (IS), supports IT Service Continuity Management (ITSCM), Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Maintains liaison with other CSU internal units, Service Lines and other technical organizations.
• Provides support related to local CIS Service provision during the execution phase.
• Documents the design and configuration of assigned applications and ICT Platforms (IS) and the required operating procedures.
• Implements procedures, tools and techniques for monitoring and managing the performance of applications and ICT Platforms (IS) and provides reports as required.
• Monitors and reports on the capacity of the assigned applications and ICT Platforms (IS).
• Assists with and implements assigned project work packages.
• Will participate in 24/7 duties when required.

• Performs other duties as may be required.

  Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience.

• Experience within the area of Systems Administration of complex computer systems;
• Experience and knowledge in the installation and maintenance of system software such as operating systems, data management products, office automation products and other utility software;
• Experience with diagnosis of network problems and implementation of network changes and maintenance routines;
• Knowledge of LINUX.