IKM Tools Support and Application Tester 2

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 C004548

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Test IKM Tools releases through manual and automated testing of user behavior and backend functionalities across NATO networks.
• Create and document test cases and guidelines (minimum 20 tests monthly).
• Track tests and development tasks with the team.
• Create technical and user guidelines including How-Tos and Test Plans. - Act as Document Controller to ensure completeness quality and archival of CPS documentation.
• Identify software defects and provide solutions with recommendations for improvements.
• Participate in Agile Scrum sprint process (3-week cycles).

Essential Skills Experience and Certifications

• Experience with application testing across multiple levels (system integration regression).
• Knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with SharePoint environments and IKM tools (EDMS PITT NIP TT).
• Ability to create test plans test cases and technical documentation. - Understanding of Agile Scrum methodology.
• Experience with bug tracking and quality assurance processes.
• Proficiency in documenting test results and creating user guidelines.

Working Location

• Braine-lAlleud Belgium

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance