Network 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 ID – 2025-0220

Role Background

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) CIS Support Element (CSE), located in YEOVILTON (UK) is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance and support of assigned communications and information systems to their operational partner, Joint Electromagnetic Warfare Core Staff (JEWCS).

Role Duties And Responsibilities

D01. LEG008 Support Outcome

• Accurate and compliant configuration management using provided tools such as Cablesolve and PatchManager
• Accurate compliance with NATO security directives, policies and guidelines (provided on site)
• Continuously improve and enhance allocated systems, as directed.
• Respond to assigned IT tickets.
• First-level, Second-Level & Third-Level IT support related to assigned systems.
• Upgrade, maintain and enhance assigned network equipment.
  
  

D02. LEG007 Support Outcome

• Accurate and compliant configuration management using provided tools such as Cablesolve and PatchManager
• Accurate compliance with NATO security directives, policies and guidelines (provided on site)
• Continuously improve and enhance allocated systems, as directed.
• Respond to assigned IT tickets.
• First-level, Second-Level & Third-Level IT support related to assigned systems.
• Design, install and configure new networks as required
  
  

D03. LEG002 Support Outcome

• Accurate and compliant configuration management using provided tools such as Cablesolve and PatchManager
• Accurate compliance with NATO security directives, policies and guidelines (provided on site)
• Continuously improve and enhance allocated systems, as directed.
• Respond to assigned IT tickets.
• First-level, Second-Level & Third-Level IT support related to assigned systems.
• Upgrade, maintain and enhance assigned network equipment.
• Install and configure firewall
• Assist with installation of Enterprise Wifi system throughout facility.
  
  

Essential Skills, Experience And Certifications

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact positively with multiple departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information in a user-friendly manner. Able to produce configuration documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations with calmness.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of quickly identifying issues and determining the most efficient resolution.
• Minimum 5 years working as a Network Engineer.
• CISCO CCNP certified as minimum. (JNCIP certification is also acceptable)
• COMPTIA Security+ certificate (or equivalent).
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills – min. 2 years.
• Intermediate Windows OS 10/11 system administrator experience – min. 2 years
• Intermediate experience using network monitoring tools such as WhatsUpGold – min. 2 years
• Advanced experience configuring iSCSI – min. 2 years
• Advanced experience with CISCO Wifi – min. 3 years
• Intermediate experience of laying CAT5 and Fibre cabling – min. 4 years
• Intermediate experience using Patch Manager infrastructure management software (or equivalent) – min. 1 year
• Intermediate experience managing power distribution within server racks – min 3 years
• Intermediate experience racking IT equipment – min. 3 years
  
  

Language Proficiency

• Business English
  
  

Working Location

• Yeovilton, Somerset, UK
  
  

Working Policy

• On-site
  
  

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.