Communications Standards Support Services

h3Communications Standards Support Services /h3pBrussels (Belgium), Belgium | Posted on 11/04/2026 /pulliDate Opened 11/04/2026 /liliCity Brussels (Belgium) /liliJob Posting ID ZR_4528_JOB /li /ulh3What is the mission about? /h3pdevelop, modernise and maintain NATO's Communications and Information Systems (CIS) technical standards and reference architectures to ensure secure, reliable and seamless interoperability across NATO's military communication networks. /ph3Job Description /h3h3Role Overview /h3pNextlink is seeking an experienced bCIS Communications Standards Engineer / Communications Architecture Specialist /b to support the development, modernisation and maintenance of NATO's Communications and Information Systems (CIS) technical standards and reference architectures. /ppThe successful candidate will play a key role in advancing NATO's digital transformation by developing communications architectures, defining technical specifications and establishing conformance criteria to ensure secure and seamless interoperability across NATO's military communication systems. /ppThe position will focus on modelling NATO Communications Reference Architectures using ArchiMate, contributing to NATO standardisation documents, supporting Satellite Communications (SATCOM) specifications and enabling integration across different communication technologies. /ppThe individual will work closely with NATO's Interoperability and Standardization Section (ISS), NATO Digital Policy Committee (DPC) sub-structures, NCIA and relevant CIS engineering stakeholders. /ph3Requirements /h3h3Key Responsibilities /h3pbA. Communications Reference Architecture Modelling /b /pulliLead the modelling and development of NATO Communications Reference Architectures using ArchiMate. /liliDevelop and maintain architecture models aligned with NATO's enterprise architecture requirements. /liliTranslate complex technical and operational requirements into structured architecture models. /liliCoordinate with stakeholders to validate and obtain approval for architecture deliverables. /liliEnsure architecture consistency and alignment with NATO's digital transformation objectives. /li /ulpbB. NATO CIS Technical Standards Development /b /pulliContribute to the design, development and maintenance of NATO communications and networking standards. /liliDevelop and update NATO standardisation documents, including:ulliSTANAGs (NATO Standardization Agreements). /liliAllied Communications Publications (AComP). /liliStandards Related Documents (SRD). /li /ul /liliSupport the modernisation of application-layer and routing protocols. /liliContribute to the integration of High Frequency (HF) and other Beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) communication systems with IP-based networks. /liliEnsure technical specifications align with NATO operational requirements and standardisation procedures. /li /ulpbC. Development of Technical Conformance Criteria /b /pulliDefine and document measurable technical conformance criteria for NATO communications systems. /liliSupport the development of SATCOM specifications and technical requirements. /liliEstablish criteria to assess system interoperability, integration and compliance. /liliWork with technical stakeholders to validate conformance requirements. /liliSupport early identification of integration issues during system development. /li /ulpbD. Communications Interoperability and Systems Integration /b /pulliSupport interoperability across NATO Communications and Information Systems. /liliEnsure technical standards facilitate integration across multiple communication domains, including:ulliSatellite Communications (SATCOM). /liliLine of Sight (LoS) communications. /liliBeyond Line of Sight (BLoS) communications. /liliCellular communication systems. /liliIP-based networking environments. /li /ul /liliAnalyse technical integration challenges and recommend solutions. /liliSupport validation of standards and specifications in testing and operational environments. /li /ulpbE. Governance, Coordination and Stakeholder Management /b /pulliCoordinate communications standardisation activities across NATO entities. /liliWork closely with NATO's Digital Policy Committee (DPC) sub-structures, NCIA and standard custodians. /liliSupport committee chairpersons and technical working groups. /liliPrepare technical documentation, reports, specifications and governance materials. /liliMonitor progress against standardisation objectives and agreed delivery schedules. /liliFacilitate collaboration between architecture, engineering and operational stakeholders. /li /ulh33. Mandatory Skills and Qualifications /h3ulliUniversity degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Communications and Information Systems (CIS), Systems Science or an equivalent technical qualification. /liliRelevant qualification or certification in bArchiMate and TOGAF (or a comparable enterprise architecture framework) /b. /liliMinimu