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.
The program
Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)
The 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.
To 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.
Role ID – C003662/5
Role Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide first and second line network support to the Service Centre.
- Perform diagnoses and resolve network incidents and problems.
- Install, replace, modify and configure network systems.
- Monitor network systems and proactively report and resolve potential network issues.
- Write Standard Operating Procedures to document network systems.
- Operate Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to support client installations, moves and changes.
- Provide support and assistance during preparation and security assessments.
- Act as technical lead for standalone Internet lines and carrier connectivity.
- Supervise and escort external ICT providers.
- Take the technical lead for Passive Network Infrastructure (PNWI) related activities.
- Any other network cabling related duty as 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.
- At least 4 years' working experience with network support activities in the field of LAN switching.
- At least 4 year experience with Passive Network Infrastructure systems.
- At least 4 year recent CCNA level working knowledge.
- At least 2 year recent experience with monitoring Cisco Prime.
- At least 2 year recent experience with Cisco ISE client devices resolution.
- At least 2 year recent experience with Cisco Wireless Access Points and related configurations.
- Recent experience with Microsoft IPAM.
- Recent experience with DNS and DHCP.
- Experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
- French language proficiency for communications with external service providers
- ITIL certification
- Experience with communication interfacing of Crypto systems
Working Location
- Brussels, BE
Working Policy
- On-site
Travel
- Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
Security Clearance
- Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance
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