IT Architecture

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.

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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.

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Role ID – C004476

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Primary Point of Contact and Site Collection Specialist for Enterprise Service Operations Centre (ESOC) SharePoint Site Collections, providing advanced technical resolution and administration under the guidance of ESOC Unit Information Knowledge Data Management (IKDM) Officer;
• Analyse, architect, and enhance Information, Data and Knowledge Management (IKDM) systems as well as internal IKDM procedures of the ESOC;
• Lead the ESOC efforts to align and implement IKDM best practices;
• Manage the structure, permissions, and scalability of ESOC SharePoint Site Collections;
• Maintain ESOC SharePoint functionalities and adapt those following systems migrations;
• Analyse SharePoint Site collections construct and propose improvement initiatives within the Agency IKDM policies to meet ESOC IKDM needs;
• Duty will be conducted full time, in person from a protected facility or remotely in some occasions;

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint Site Collection management with recent experience as SharePoint Site Collection Specialist;
• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint features, including Sites, Lists, Libraries, and advanced workflows, with proven experience in end-to-end content management and data governance;
• Be capable to develop and provide SharePoint content managers and End-User education and training;
• Master the assigned Site Collections usage understanding to ensure optimal performance and compliance;
• Knowledge of NATO IKDM best practice;
• Knowledge of NATO and military environment
• Advanced knowledge of MS-Office, MS Project and Visio;
• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint Designer for workflows creations;
• Knowledge of JavaScript for custom webparts;
• SharePoint Administration training and experience (minimum 6 years);
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with good briefing skills.

Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance