C004236 Principal Technician (Digital Comm Svcs) (CTS) - MON 21 Jul RELAUNCH

Conteúdo do emprego

Previously proposed candidates were not compliant for the following reasons:

• No certifications. No automation. No python. No MPLS.
• No certifications. Automation but no python. No MPLS.
• Missing automation hands on with python. No MPLS
  
  

Deadline Date:Monday 21 July 2025

Requirement: Principal Technician (Digital Communication Services)

Location: Braine-l’Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 418

Required Start Date: 1 September 2025

End Contract Date:31 December 2025

Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET

Duties and Role:

Systems design

• Follows standard approaches and established design patterns to create new designs for simple systems or system components
• Identifies and resolves minor design issues
• Identifies alternative design options and seeks guidance when deviating from established design patterns
  
  

Network design

• Specifies the technical configurations and components required for a small network or a network segment in a more complex infrastructure
• Follows organisational architectures and standards
  
  

Systems integration and build

• Defines the software modules needed for an integration build and produces a build definition for each generation of the software
• Accepts completed software modules, ensuring that they meet defined criteria
• Produces software builds from software source code for loading onto target hardware
• Configures the hardware and software environment as required by the system being integrated
• Produces integration test specifications, conducts tests and records and reports on outcomes
• Diagnoses faults and records and reports on the results of tests
• Produces system integration reports
  
  

Network support

• Maintains the network support process and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures
• Ensures network configurations are applied to meet operational requirements in line with agreed procedures
• Uses network management software and tools to investigate and diagnose network problems, collect performance statistics and create reports
  
  

Additional duties for this post:

Be responsible for implementing, and maintaining network routing infrastructure. Their duties typically include:

• Network Design & Implementation - Plan, configure, and deploy routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS)
• LA/WAN Optimization - Optimize routing tables and traffic flow for performance and redundancy
• Troubleshooting & Support - Diagnose and resolve routing issues, including latency, congestion, and failures
• Security & Compliance - Implement route filtering, prefix lists, and security policies to prevent unauthorized access
• Capacity Planning - Monitor network usage and plan for scalability and growth
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain network diagrams, change logs, and incident reports
• Collaboration - Work with other teams (e.g., security, data centre, cloud) to ensure seamless connectivity
• Software & Firmware Management - Upgrade and patch routers to maintain security and stability
• Testing & Lab Work - Conduct network simulations and testing before deploying changes
• On-Call Support - Be available on a rotating basis for after-hours network incidents and escalations
• Enterprise Security Operations Center Rotation - Take assigned shifts in the ESOC to monitor and manage network operations in real-time
  
  

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance
• Hands-on experience with the designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network architecture for large organizations
• Practical experience configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements
• CCNA Routing and Switching or similar training/certification
• At least 2 years practical experience with the designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network architecture for large organizations
• Good practical experience configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements
  
  

Knowledge and experience of the following domains:

• Routing and Protocol Expertise: Proficiency in dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and traffic engineering techniques, with a strong foundation in IPv4/IPv6 networking. MPLS, IPv6, Segment Routing, QoS
• SD-WAN and Network Virtualization: Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and optimizing SD-WAN solutions for modern enterprise environments. Software Defined (SDx) (e.g. SDN, SD-WAN, SDDC, SASE) Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
• Troubleshooting and Automation: Advanced troubleshooting skills combined with knowledge of network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) for efficient configuration and monitoring
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT
• Cisco or other network manufacturer certifications are welcome
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills and problem-solving attitude