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:
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Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
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Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
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Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
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Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
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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 – C004721
Role Duties and Responsibilities
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Data/Services design, development and integration within the Esri platform and other JISR systems;
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Integration of diverse C4ISR data from complex and disparate pathways;
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Registration of authoritative C4ISR data in an Esri based portal environment;
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Perform complex C4ISR data visualisation and analysis using the Esri platform in an enterprise environment;
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Maintain user-facing GIS web-based tools, e.g. dashboards, portals, etc;
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Perform Geospatial data selection, analysis and publication (including complex geospatial analysis services);
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Workshop preparation and execution;
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Requirements capturing;
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CIP system monitoring;
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CIP/ SHAPE specific development work;
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On the job training as per CIP user needs;
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Support multidisciplinary teams of users and technical and operational stakeholders;
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Suggest improvements, discuss with supervisor and implement as agreed;
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Maintain provisioning environment;
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Participate in technical and operational meetings, offering advice and seeking solutions;
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Support NATO in the development of recommendations for updates to current services;
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Provide meaningful input to envisioning IT solutions that fit best NATO requirements.
** **Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications
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Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge in all aspects of the Esri enterprises, including:
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ArcGIS Pro;
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ArcGIS Portal and components;
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ArcGIS Server, advanced publishing mechanisms and best practices;
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Excellent knowledge of Esri components (Dashboards, viewers, story maps, etc.) with minimum of 3 years' experience in configuration and maintenance;
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Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge on geospatial data visualization, services and analysis using the Esri enterprise SW suite.
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Excellent knowledge of vector data manipulation;
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Good knowledge of data management in a complex multi-network/multi-user environment;
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Experience in automating GIS workflows;
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Solid experience in working in a Microsoft environment with shared data access;
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Ability to independently plan and execute assigned project tasks under guidance, taking into account policies, programme goals, priorities, funding and other planning constraints;
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Ability to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency staff;
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Ability to work on its own and as part of a team;
** **Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications
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Basic python scripting skills;
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Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization;
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Knowledge of NATO Functional Area Services;
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Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure;
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Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
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Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint;
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NATO and/or military experience;
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Highly motivated, good communication skills, team player.
** ****Education **
- Education – BSc or equivalent in a geospatial domain;
** ****Language Proficiency **
- Strong listening and communication skills in English;
** **Working Location
Working Policy
Travel
- Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
Security Clearance
- Valid National or NATO 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.