Network Administrator

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 2025-0013

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• In line with the current Service Level Agreement (SLA) carrying out timely allocation of resources and co-ordination of the response in the resolution of incidents while providing advice on the investigation and diagnosis of problems working with users other staff and suppliers as appropriate. Managing any problems will need to done in accordance with agreed NCIA standards and procedures.
• Ensuring that the day-to-day Network Administration of the Hardware (HW) and Software (SW) of the currently fielded LAN services and other locally installed COTS hardware are running well and according to SLA principles
• Leading troubleshooting efforts on assigned equipment; while providing technical advice and guidance to other staff and to subordinate technicians of the cell of the CSU on all aspects of systems supported by the cell.
• Preparation and maintenance of operational documentation for networks configuration and providing advice on the correct and effective use of networking services
• Preparation storing and maintenance of all technical and service oriented documentation pertaining to assigned systems interconnections supporting cable plant as well as staff duties & roles.
• Creation of reports and proposals for improvement as requested
• Periodic reporting on Configuration Control data to relevant sections in a timely manner
• Development of technical input for future project planning
• Development of troubleshooting SOPs and development of the Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans
• Execution of the local Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plans.
• Execution of assigned preventive maintenance plans
• Adherence to local Service Asset and Configuration Management procedures.

Essential Skills Experience and Certifications

• Extensive relevant experience in the following IT areas; LAN WAN WI-FI technology;
• In-depth knowledge in network management monitoring and statistics tools;
• Broad and sound technical knowledge of IT Systems;
• Practical experience in diagnosing deficiencies in networks and associated equipment (switch router firewall access point WI-FI controller);
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Layer-2 networks including Ethernet STP -depth knowledge and understanding of Layer-3 networks including IP OSPF and MPLS;
• Experience with Cisco HP and Juniper routers switches and firewalls;
• Knowledge of other related protocols and solutions: DNS AD DHCP QoS SNMP VPN VRRP;
• Knowledge of cabling media industry standards and associated interfaces;
• Experience in design build and implementation of wireless networks;
• CISCO certifications CCNA Certification ITIL Foundation certification;
• System Administration of MS Windows Server
• Active Directory
• MS Exchange Server;
• VMware products and virtualization

Education

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with at least 3 years post-related experience;
• Or a secondary educational qualification with at least 5 years post-related experience;

Language Proficiency

• Both oral and written communication in this job are conducted in English. The consultants shall be fluent in English corresponding to standard 3333 (listening speaking reading and writing).

Working Location

• Bydgoszcz Poland

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance