System Administrator

TN United Kingdom
Greater London
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Spektrum has 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 a high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categories: NATO International Civilians (NIC), Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC). The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the Section Head MSS Applications Services and Database Management (FSDM) (NSO OMS 0010), the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
  • Assists in the administration of services for a variety of command and control information systems, e.g. MCCIS (Maritime Command and Control Information System), Joint Tactical Chat (J-Chat), TACSAT, TOPFAS, LOGFAS, ICC, NIRIS, AirC2IS, Core- GIS, MSA, NCOP and as directed.
  • Works as part of a team providing 24/7 support of services as directed.
  • Works closely with the OPSCEN and the Centralised Service Desk as directed in support of ITIL processes as implemented within the Agency.
  • Delivers, activates and maintains end user applications as directed.
  • Executes patch management procedures as directed to maintain up to date and correctly supported Functional Services.
  • Performs other duties as may be required.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Have a very good general working knowledge of IT hardware and auxiliary computer equipment, such as printers and scanners.
  • Experience of Configuration Management and Service Asset Management.
  • Knowledge of any of the following NATO Functional Services: NCOP, Core GIS, TOPFAS, LOGFAS, AirC2IS, NIRIS.
  • MARITIME C2 Systems i.e. MCCIS.
  • Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
  • Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

Working Location

  • Northwood, Great Britain

Specific Working Conditions

  • Shift pattern with nights and weekends plus from time to time in the bunker. Normal office job - 12 hours per shift.

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.

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