Senior Technician

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

**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.

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.

In order 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 Duties and Responsibilities**
- Installs, operates and maintains assigned AMDC2 Systems and software, Databases and other Applications and ICT Platforms (IS), and stays abreast of latest developments in these areas;
- Maintains liaison with other CSU internal units, Service Lines and other technical organisations;
- Assists with, and implements, assigned project work packages;
- Directly supports the BMD Mission through participation in a BMD Duty Support Shift, which may operate on a 24/7 basis;
- Deputize for higher grade staff, if required;
- Performs other duties as may be required.

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Experience within the area of Systems Administration of complex computer systems;
- Knowledge of AirC2 systems;
- Ability to take initiative and a flexible approach allowing the incumbent to respond reliably and competently to changing requirements in a demanding environment;
- Excellent command of spoken and written English, with a proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to be responsive and sensitive to both external and internal customers and staff.

**Desirable Skills and Experience**
- Knowledge of ACCS;
- Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
- Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

**Language Proficiency**
- A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.

**Education**
- Vocational training at a higher level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent, or Diploma of secondary education, and a minimum of 5 years post-related experience;
**Working Location**
- Ramstein, Germany

**Working Policy**
- On-Site

**Travel**
- Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

**Contract Duration**
- Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

**Security Clearance**
- Valid National or NATO Cosmic Top Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.