IT Systems Design & Architecture Specialist

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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 - 2026-0044 Role Background The NATO Information and Communication Agency (NCIA) is engaged in the development, implementation, and testing of secure protocols that form part of the Command and Control (C2) information exchange specifications for NATO. In support of these activities, the Command and Control Centre requires the provision of an experienced Secure Protocols Designer/Implementer (hereafter referred to as the "Contractor") to deliver defined technical outputs and associated documentation in accordance with the agreed scope, quality standards, and timelines. Specifically, the Contractor shall be integrated within the project teams responsible for the design, documentation, development, and testing of security-enabled communication protocols and their associated software implementations. Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager (PM) and the technical direction of the Project's Technical Leader, the Contractor shall contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of security profiles for designated NATO standards. The Contractor shall also support the planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of validation and interoperability events. Role Duties and Responsibilities Deliverables D01 Q3: Drafted proposal of security profile appendix for the near-real time protocol of the Future FFT standard (ADatP-36) indicating the architectural and the operational aspects together with the process and procedure for the services configuration and validation Analysed and report of the level of compliance of the of the standards with the NATO Data Centric Security (DCS) requirements Q4: Plan, execute and document validation tests event for the ADatP-36 security together with NATO nations that has been identified during CWIX2026 event. Amended the security profile appendix for the FFT standard (ADatP-36(C)) accommodating any problem identified during the validation event. Performed related activity within this scope as deemed appropriate and required to establish the deliverable D02: Q3: Reviewed the security profile appendix for the STANAG 5659 identifying issues and fragilities and providing solution in line with the NATO Data Centric Security (DCS) policies Analysed and produced report of the level of compliance of the of

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