Senior ICT Technician

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 C004480

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in designing verifying documenting amending and refactoring moderately complex software configurations for deployment.
• Applies agreed standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Collaborates in reviews of work with others as appropriate. System software
• Monitors operational systems for resource usage and failure rates to inform and facilitate system software tuning.
• Applies system software parameters to maximise throughput and efficiency.
• Installs and tests new versions of system software.
• Contributes to preparation of software implementation procedures with fall back contingency plans. Network support
• Contributes to the operational configuration of network components.
• Assists in the investigation and resolution of network problems.
• Assists with specified maintenance procedures. Systems installation and removal
• Installs or removes system components using supplied installation instructions and tools.
• Conducts standard tests and contributes to investigations of problems and faults.
• Confirms the correct working of installations.
• Documents results in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Uses approved tools and techniques for specific deployment activities.
• Administers the recording of activities logging of results and documents technical activities undertaken.

Essential Skills Experience and Certifications

• Configuration of LAN Network devices including VOIP and VOSIP
• Support of back-end server infrastructure
• System administration of AD DHCP VmWare and SCCM.
• At least 2 years practical experience of implementation and maintenance of ICT end systems within a large organization.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Networks (LAN) / Wide Area Networks (WAN) technologies Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet protocol (IP) and standards;
• Good Working knowledge of system network troubleshooting techniques utilising complex and diverse test equipment and software tools;
• Advanced understanding of server and client technologies. Microsoft Active Directory implementations Microsoft Exchange;
• Working experience troubleshooting technical issues and providing technical support to end-users.
• Relevant certification in IT Service Management such as ITIL 4 Foundation or other
• CISCO Accredited Training such as CCST
• CISCO Accredited Training such as CCNA (desirable).
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations -
• Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.
• Adapting and Responding to Change - Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows an interest in new experiences.
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives - Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary; seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence; identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities

Working Location

• Wesel Germany

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance