IT Engineer (VMWARE/Microsoft)

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 NATOs 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 NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs 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 NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.

Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs 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 categorises: 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 2025-0178

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 NATOs 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 NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs 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 NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.

Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.

The program
Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs 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.
In order 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 categorises: 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 2024-0326

Role Background
NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is looking for a contractor to support the work of Enable Branch: to ensure the availability performance and security of NATOs data and communication networks across multiple sites. Focus will be on delivering key networking solutions and providing technical expertise in compliance with NATOs operational requirements and security standards.

Role Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction/guidance of NCIA or delegated staff the Contractors Personnel will be designing deploying managing and optimizing the systems and platforms that support NATOs Networks. This work will include the following activities:
AOM System Deployment Plan
Network Systems Design & Deployment:
o Assist the design installation and configuration of systems and platforms that underpin NATOs AOM networks
o Ensure scalability
o Ensure high availability of AOM networks
System Optimization & Performance Report
Platform Management & Optimization:
o Manage AOM network platforms
o Monitor AOM network platforms
o Optimize AOM network platforms
o Ensure the AOM network platforms meet NATOs performance security and reliability standards
Security Compliance & Vulnerability Assessment
o Ensure all AOM systems and platforms comply with NATOs strict cybersecurity policies and frameworks
Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis Report
Incident Response & Troubleshooting:
o Serve as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving system and platform issues within the AOM environment
o Ensure timely recovery of services.
System Documentation & Audit Trail
Handling Equipment (lifting and rocking)
SLA Compliance & Performance Reporting
Documentation & Reporting:
o Produce detailed documentation for AOM network systems and platform deployments including architecture diagrams configuration settings and operational procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience
At least 6 years of specific experience in virtualized technologies (e.g. VMware vSphere vSAN NSX).
Must have demonstrated experience and hold relevant certifications in virtualized technologies as the following key technologiesVMware Horizon View
VMware vSphere

vSAN vROPS
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
ARIA OPS
Certifications like VMware VCP Data Centre Virtualization or equivalent are highly desirable.
High-level knowledge and experience working with cloud-based infrastructures such as VMware VCF and Microsoft Azure.
Proven experience in managing enterprise storage solutions including technologies like Dell EMC Unity or HP 3PAR.
Advanced knowledge of administering backup and restore technologies on Veritas NetBackup.
Experience in planning maintaining and updating firmware baselines for enterprise hardware using tools like Dell OpenManage Enterprise or HP OneView.
Demonstrated expert-level experience with Windows Server Operating Systems ().
Holds a recognized certification in Microsoft technologies such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) or related fields particularly in Active Directory and Cloud Infrastructure.
In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity tools and their integration with expertise in:
o Vulnerability assessment tools like Nessus Tenable
o Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions like Splunk
o Forensic tools like Access Data Enterprise and Fidelis Endpoint Security
Familiarity with AOIM (Automation of IT Management) missions and ensuring the reliability of their hosting infrastructures
Prior experience working in an international environment including both military and civilian components is a strong asset.

Education
A university degree from a nationally recognized or certified institution in a technical field with a strong emphasis on Information Technology

Working Location
Mons Belgium

Working Policy
On-Site

Travel
Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance
Valid National or NATO Cosmic Top Secret personal security clearance

Language Proficiency

• Business English

Working Location

• Mons 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