Network and Communication Engineer

pSpektrum 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. /p h3Who we are supporting /h3 pThe 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. /p pThe NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: /p ul liCyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. /li liCommand and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. /li liSatellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. /li liElectronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. /li liInformation Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. /li /ul pOverall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. /p h3The program /h3 h3Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) /h3 pThe 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. /p pTo 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. /p h3RoleID – BICES-0006 /h3 h3RoleDuties and Responsibilities /h3 ul liFull lifecycle development,deploymentand support of network and VoIP/VTC technologyoperatedby the /li liBICES NATO HQ Element, including interoperability aspects with connected and /li liinterconnected systems of Nations or NATO. /li liEmbedded in multidisciplinary project teams, the incumbent either leads or contributes to the technical project activities in coordination with other project managers. /li liAs a member of a team of engineers, contractors, and consultants, the incumbent plays a critical role in shaping and delivering future capabilities for the BICES NATO HQ Element. /li /ul h3EssentialSkills,Experienceand Certifications /h3 ul liPossess auniversitydegree or an equivalent level of qualification in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or another related discipline; /li liHave a minimum of 6 years’ experience in the field of Network and Systems Engineering; /li liPossess at least 3 years of experience in implementing and managing complex and extended Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN); /li liPossess at least 3 years of experience in designing networks which areoperatingat classified level, including a cryptographic overlay (e.g. Virtual Private Network
- VPN) using IP encryptors; /li liPossess a CISCO Associate certification (CCNA) qualification or equivalent; /li liPossess the ability tomonitorand plan the operational parameters of ICT services, within the context of a CIS. /li liFamiliarity with of best practices such as ITILmethodologyand implementation; /li liExtended CISCO Network training
- leading to a qualification equivalent with a CISCO Professional (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Collaboration, etc.) certificate; /li liExperience in designing and implementing networks using virtualisation technology such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF); /li liExperience in security certification and accreditation for classified CIS within NATO and Multinational programmes; /liliFamiliarity with BICES systems and procedures; /li liExperience working in a multinational environment /li /ul h3Working Location /h3 h3Working Policy /h3 ul liOn-site /li /ul h3Travel /h3 ul liSome travel to other NATO sites may berequired /li /ul h3Security Clearance /h3 ul liValid National or NATOSecretpersonal security clearance /li /ul