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 ID – 2026-0116
Role Background
SHAPEand the NCI Agency are jointly delivering the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space Programme. This programme serves NATO and the nations and presents an opportunity to enhance and accelerate situational awareness and decision making through a dedicated programme for the access to shared space data and the integration of the data into NATO systems. Through pioneering the ability of the Alliance to harness space capabilities and deliver operational effect from the Space Domain, this proposal will deliver a step change in the Alliance ability to remain informed through access to Space data.
Role Dutiesand Responsibilities
Collection Tool Data Integration: Managing ACO requirements for APSS commercial data integration.
Collection Tool User Interfacemanagement: Supporting ACO requests and investigating/implementing changes to user interface.
System Troubleshooting: Investigating and resolving data flow bottlenecks and technical issues in production environments.
Collaboration & Documentation: Working with cross-functional teams to define requirements and maintaining documentation for APSS Collection Tool.
Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications
Understanding of current space capabilities, particularly focused on space based ISR
At lleast 5 years experience in multi mission planning using orbit and sensor modelling.
Must have excellent spoken and written English communication and presentation skills, as demonstrated by recent experience (within the past 5 years);
Must have recent experience developing and operating space ISR collection tools with national and multinational clients.
Must have proficiency in GIS and web map libraries.
Must have experience of developing and operating Space ISR collection tools with national and/or multinational clients.
Must have experience of protocols for integrating multiple commercial ISR providers collection capabilities.
Must demonstrate the ability and self-motivation to work on his/her own but must also work well within groups as part of a team;
Must demonstrate an ability and keen sense for problem-solving.
NATOand/or military experience;
Motivated, good communication skills, team player.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of NATO or National intelligence processes desired.
Advanced research and analytical skills.
Working Location
Off-site
Working Policy
Remote
Travel
Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
Security Clearance
Valid Nationalor NATO Secret personal security clearance
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