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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.
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 a high performance-engaged workforce.
The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categories: 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 Under the direction of Branch Head, they will perform duties such as the following:
Follows standard approaches and established design patterns to create new designs for the systems or system components; Identifies and resolves minor design issues; Identifies alternative design options and seeks guidance when deviating from established design patterns; Specifies the technical configurations and components required for a small network or a network segment in a more complex infrastructure; Follows organisational architectures and standards; Configures the hardware and software environment as required by the integrated system; Produces integration test specifications, conducts tests and records and reports on outcomes; Diagnoses faults, makes records and reports on the results of tests; Produces system integration reports; Carries out agreed network maintenance tasks and specified operational configuration of network components; Establishes and diagnoses network problems/faults using the required troubleshooting methodology and tools; Uses network management software and tools to collect agreed performance and traffic statistics; Installs and configures Desktop Services; Performs testing and evaluation of supported hardware and software (firmware and drivers); Takes part in a Duty Support Shift, which may operate on a 24/7 basis; Deputizes for higher grade staff, if required; Performs other duties as may be required.
Essential Skills and Experience At least 2 years' experience in configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements; At least 2 years hands-on experience supporting network cabling technologies; At least 2 years recent practical experience within a CIS Service Operations environment; At least 2 years recent practical experience of configuring, installing and troubleshooting industry standard desktop Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office applications; Good analytical skills and problem-solving attitude.
Education Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience.
Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 years post-related experience; Desirable Skills and Experience Knowledge of NATO and national information technology security policies and experience in installation, configuration, and maintenance of network based systems in accordance with NATO and/or national Security regulations; Experience in maintaining and operating NATO crypto equipment; Experience in working in a Service Desk environment; Certification or qualification in PC hardware repair and configuration; Formal training in Local Area Networks (LAN); Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements; Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.
Working Location Working Policy On-Site Travel Some travel to other NATO sites may be required Security Clearance Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr