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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 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.

Role ID – C004991
Role Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of Service Operations Branch Head, the incumbent will perform
duties such as the following:
 Installs, operates and maintains assigned CORE Systems software, Databases
and other Applications and ICT Platforms (IS) and stays abreast of latest
developments in these areas.
 Supports the applications and data integrity and integrity of assigned ICT
Platforms (IS), supports IT Service Continuity Management (ITSCM), Business
Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
 Maintains liaison with other CSU internal units, Service Lines and other technical
organizations.
 Provides support related to local CIS Service provision during the execution
phase.
 Documents the design and configuration of assigned applications and ICT
Platforms (IS) and the required operating procedures.
 Implements procedures, tools and techniques for monitoring and managing the
performance of applications and ICT Platforms (IS) and provides reports as
required.
 Monitors and reports on the capacity of the assigned applications and ICT
Platforms (IS).
 Assists with and implements assigned project work packages.
 Will participate in 24/7 duties when required.
 Performs other duties as may be required.
Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications
 Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related
experience or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related
experience;
 Experience within the area of Systems Administration of complex computer
systems;
 Experience and knowledge in the installation and maintenance of system software
such as operating systems, data management products, office automation products
and other utility software;
 Experience with diagnosis of network problems and implementation of network
changes and maintenance routines;
 Knowledge of LINUX.
 Relating and Networking - Easily establishes good relationships with customers and
staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of
contacts;
 Competencies or Personal Attributes:
o Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates
integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams;
encourages organizational and individual responsibility towards the
community and the environment.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications
 Knowledge of AIRcC2 systems.
 Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both
military and civilian elements.
 Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.
 Experience of working for an IT provider and understand the need to have
excellence in delivery such as that which NCI Agency expects.
Working Location
 Uedem, Germany
Working Policy
 On-site
Travel
 Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
Security Clearance
 Valid National Top Secret or NATO Cosmic Top Secret personal security clearance

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