Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliancefor nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in The Hague, Netherlands you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join the Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) Centre that delivers, supports and protects valued Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, expertise and services. JISR maximises operational effectiveness for NATO in four key domains: Intelligence Applications, Operational ISR Support, Electronic Warfare/Surveillance Services and Geospatial/Meteorological/Oceanographic Information Services.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Solution Engineer to join the function of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Solution Engineer, the successful individual will provide Subject Matter Expertise advice and support in the area of ISR sensors and the integration of their data and associated services into NATO networks and systems. 

You will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

  • Solution architecture

  • Requirements definition and management

  • Systems development management

  • Network design

  • Sourcing

  • Contract management

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCIA career site.

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

  • A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a technical related discipline and 2 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.

  • Strong knowledge of airborne, space, surface or ship-based ISR systems, including platforms, sensors, services, datalink networks, communication and software technologies.

  • Strong knowledge of NATO owned and operated AEW/ISR platforms / capabilities and their roles and responsibilities in NATO Operations.

  • Experience in roles requiring strong analytical skills and proven ability to analyse large amounts of information in a wide range of technical areas in order to inform decision making through the delivery of reports and advice.

  • Knowledge of NATO JISR standards and processes, in addition to technical and operational interoperability aspects of NATO and national JISR processes and systems.

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken

What we offer:

  • Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history

  • 5 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances

  • Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave

  • Excellent private health insurance scheme

  • Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays

  • NATO Pension Scheme

  • Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more

To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website.

The NCIA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.

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