C004716 Principal Solution Engineer

pbDeadline Date: /bWednesday 4 November 2026 /p pbRequirement Title: /bPrincipal Solution Engineer /p pbLocation: /bBraine-l'Alleud, Belgium /p pbFull time on-site: /bYes /p pbTotal Scope of the request(hours): /b80 /p pbRequired Start Date: /b10 December 2026 /p pbEnd Contract Date: /b31 December 2026 /p pbRequired Security Clearance: /bNATO Secret /p pbEvaluation Methodology: /bLowest Priced Technically Compliant /p pbSpecific Working

Conditions:
/b Normal office environment /p pPossible TDY to other NATO sites within Belgium up to 1
- 2 times per month /p pThis is a relaunch. Previously submitted candidates were deemed noncompliant for the following: /p ulliLacks knowledge of current and future Mobile Infrastructure (Deployable, Dispersible, Highly mobile CIS) technologies and trends /liliLacks experience with Architecture modelling languages /li /ul h3Duties and Role: /h3 h3Solution architecture /h3 ulliLeads the development of architectures for complex solutions ensuring consistency with agreed requirements. /liliEstablishes policies, principles and practices for the selection of solution architecture components. /liliManages trade-offs and balances functional, service quality and systems management requirements within a significant area of the organisation. /liliCommunicates proposed decisions to stakeholders. /liliCoordinates and manages the target architecture across multiple projects or initiatives. /liliMaintains a stable, viable architecture and ensures consistency of design and adherence to appropriate standards across multiple projects or initiatives. /li /ul h3Requirements definition and management /h3 ulliPlans and drives scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for large, complex initiatives. /liliSelects, adopts and adapts appropriate requirements definition and management methods, tools and techniques. /liliContributes to the development of organisational methods and standards for requirements management. /liliObtains input from, and agreement to requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders. /liliNegotiates with stakeholders to manage competing priorities and conflicts. /liliEstablishes requirements baselines. /liliEnsures changes to requirements are investigated and managed. /li /ul h3Systems development management /h3 ulliSets policy and drives adherence to standards for systems development. /liliLeads activities to make security and privacy integral to systems development. /liliIdentifies and manages the resources necessary for all stages of systems development projects. /liliEnsures that technical, financial and quality targets are met. /li /ul h3Network design /h3 ulliProduces, or approves network providers', network architectures, topologies and configuration databases for own area of responsibility. /liliSpecifies design parameters for network connectivity, capacity, speed, interfacing, security and access, in line with business requirements. /liliAssesses network-related risks and specifies recovery routines and contingency procedures. /liliCreates multiple design views to address the different stakeholders' concerns and to handle both functional and nonfunctional requirements. /li /ul ulliNATO Secret security clearance /li /ul h3Education, Experience and Training (essential): /h3 h3Education: /h3 ulliA Master's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years post-related experience. Or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years post related experience. /li /ul h3Experience: /h3 ulliProven experience of managing teams of technical personnel; /liliKnowledge of current and future Mobile Infrastructure (Deployable, Dispersible, Highly mobile CIS) technologies and trends; /liliExperience with design and systems integration (e.g. AC Power distribution equipment, emergency AC Power generation and associated fuel storage, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)); /liliGood understanding of current and future Wireless technologies and trends (to include SATCOM); /liliExperience with Architecture modelling language(s) (UML, SysML, ArchiMate, etc.), preferably in the context of an Architecture Framework (NAFv4, TOGAF, DODAF, Zachman, etc.) and Models Based Systems Engineering (MBSE); /liliExperience in applying quality assurance practices; /liliSound experience in development, implementation, fielding, testing and maintenance of modern communications equipment; /li /ul h3Training/Certifications: /h3 ulliITIL Foundation; /liliPRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Project Management Framework (e.g. PMP) certification; /li /ul h3Experience and Training (desirable): /h3 h3Experience: /h3 ulliKnowledge and experience in applying the "NATO Architecture Framework, version 4"; /liliKnowledge and experience in the application of Federated Mission Networking (FMN) in service design; /liliPrior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements; /liliKnowledge of NATO responsibilities and organiz