Based in Brunssum, Netherlands, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join CSSC, which provides effective static and deployable Information Communications Technology (ICT) system repair and maintenance as well as ICT Hardware Asset Management (AM) services in support of NATO operations, exercises, and training. As the Central Warehouse for ICT Hardware within NATO, CSSC is responsible for the supply activities associated with stock management, procurement, delivery, receipt, and through life management of all ICT hardware items. CSSC personnel are located within the central hub in Brunssum as well as the three Forward Support Points at Bydgoszcz, Grazzanise, and Wesel.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Technician (ICT Systems) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Software Configuration
• System Software
• Network Support
• Systems Installation and Removal

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCIA career site.

Requirements:

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline (Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical, or Network Engineering) with 3 years of post-related experience; or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years of post-related experience within the past 10 years.
• Proven experience configuring network hardware, routing protocols, and switches with the ability to work independently to solve problems.
• Deep understanding of communication protocols (TCP/IP) and network troubleshooting techniques utilizing complex test equipment.
• At least 2 years of experience leading, supervising, motivating, or directing a technical team of technicians.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer:

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history.
• 5-year contract with a competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances.
• Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave.
• Excellent private health insurance scheme.
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays.
• NATO Pension Scheme.
• Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more.

To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website. The NCIA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, and physical or neurocognitive ability. Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.