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 – 2025-0253
Role Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure high-quality, Front end web applications for IP database website (referred to herein as AskNRA)
- Build a modular front end website.
- Develop and deploy iterative updates to the askNRA front end, aligning with evolving business requirements.
- Use minimal libraries or packages that are not already in use.
- No dependency on 3rd party CDN or online packages.
- Produce sprint completion reports (format: e-mail update), which include details of activities performed. Specifically, the front end element worked on, frameworks and approaches used, maintenance guidelines per element.
- Complete the activities/tasks agreed in each Sprint meeting
- Participate in the weekly reporting and planning activities (weekly face to face) as well as the required participation in workshops, events and conferences related to the supported services, as requested by the Service Delivery Manager or deputy.
- Support Weekly Data comparison work (Exception report)
Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications
- At least 4 years' progressive experience in web application development roles
- Proficient in WSGI applications:
- Flask
- Jinja2
- Sqlite
- Python
- CSS Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- Flask Blueprints
- JQuery
- Ajax
- Experience and applied knowledge of Python programming
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills
- Strong and open communication skills
- Entrepreneur and strong networking skills
- Autonomous, problem-solver and drives towards results
- Must have excellent spoken and written English communication and presentation skills, as demonstrated by recent experience (within the past 5 years)
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with users, team members and stakeholders
- Must demonstrate the ability and self-motivation to work on his/her own but must also work well within groups as part of a team
- Must demonstrate an ability and keen sense for problem-solving
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization.
Working Location
- Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
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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