Windows Engineer

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.

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 Background

As Windows Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for conducting configuration and administration of NCSC Windows based systems and subsystems. Windows Engineer will provide also on-site installation, updates, migration and support of Microsoft based infrastructures (computers / servers / networks) on NATOs assets on remote sites around the world, known as 'Tier 3' sites, carrying out any troubleshooting associated. The Windows Engineer reports to the Head, Platform and Infrastructure Management Section and will work with engineers within Infrastructure Branch.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs the configuration, operation, and security of CSSL Windows based systems.
• Support the Initiation, preparation, follow-up and defence of the specialist applications upgrades in front of the Change Management Board.
• Manages the daily activities of NCSC configuration, operation, and security of Windows systems and performs capacity analysis and planning.
• Conducts capacity and performance analysis, and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations based on obsolescence and/or security needs.
• Maintains servers, creates monitoring reports and logs, and ensures functionality of Windows based systems in different locations (Tier-2 and Tier-3 locations).
• Secures server infrastructure by identifying and resolving vulnerabilities within stated timeframes.
• Performs multiple tasks concurrently and responds to emergency situations effectively.
• Identify issues and create improvement processes to help with the reduction of incidents / outage times

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience administering large, complex Windows applications and/or as an Active Directory Domain Administrator
• Experience developing and maintaining windows platform for the server as a host, connected with multiple clients
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including:
• Microsoft Server (2019/2022)
• Microsoft Windows (Win11)
• Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019
• Microsoft Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services
• Familiar with virtualization technologies (Preferably VMWare)

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Up to date, relevant Microsoft Certification.
• Experience in defining, implementing and validating NCIA CSSL security settings.
• Industry leading certification in the area of Cybersecurity such as CISSP, CISM, MCSE/S, CISA, GSNA, SANS GIAC.
• A solid understanding of Information Security Practices; relating to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information (CIA triad.)
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements

Education

• a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science combined with a minimum of 5 years' experience as Windows Engineer or similar position, or a Secondary education and completed advanced vocational education (loading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation) with 7 years post related experience, with demonstrated experience in following areas

Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• There may be occasional travel within Belgium to Brussels/Braine L'Alleud once per quarter.

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Top Secret personal security clearance

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