Senior System Engineer

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https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

 

Job Number: 150192 - 

Belgium-Glons

 

Application Deadline: 09-Jun-2015, 11:59:00 PM 

 

Description:
 

Do you have experience in System Engineering with a focus on System/Software architecture? Do you have up to date technical knowledge of computer system architectures, Operating systems, virtualization and Programming techniques? Do you have experience of leading project and systems engineering teams?

If the answer is Yes, This position is Ideal for you.

The NCI Agency is currently seeking a Senior System Engineer to work within the AirC2 Programme Office and Services area, within their System Engineering Section – In-Service Support (SYS – ISS) branch based in Glons, Belgium. The Senior System Engineer will be acting as SME at system level with emphasis on architecture, evaluating major system changes, System impact and performance reviews, interoperability aspects, maintenance of the system architecture, and working as a key member of a project or product team.

Role Requirements

The Air C2 Programme Office and Service (AirC2 PO&S) is the procurement and implementation body of the NCI Agency, charged with the effective planning, execution, delivery into service, evolution and through-life logistic support of NATO’s and assigned national AirC2 systems. The Engineering Branch (ENB) manages, controls, guides and orchestrates all technical aspects of all AirC2-related projects throughout their lifecycle.

The System Engineering – In-Service Support (SYS-ISS) Section manages, controls, guides and orchestrates all system engineering aspects (requirements, architecture/design, implementation, test support) and system engineering resources allocated to the in-service support of all AirC2-related projects.

As the Senior System Engineer, and under the direction of the Chief SYS-ISS, you will be expected to:
##Maintain an in-depth knowledge at system level of the supported products with emphasis on system /software architecture. 
##Evaluates user change requests (formulated through Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), or other relevant documents) at system architecture level. 
##Perform feasibility studies for major system changes and create the appropriate reports. 
##Maintains and updates the system architecture based on functional and non-functional system requirements. 
##Documents the system architecture using specialized methods and tools and seeks approval. 
##Provide guidance to the software engineers during system/software implementation to ensure the system integrity 
##Perform troubleshooting as required by the users. 
##Seek expert advice and support for system performance and interoperability aspects from the appropriate System Engineers. 
##Document the analysis results, maintain and update the system requirement specifications / baselines and related traceability matrices and seek approval. 
##Support the project teams during planning and execution of system update projects. 
##Participate in project milestone and artefact reviews to ensure that system requirements are adequately implemented, verified and tested. 
##Co-operate closely with the experts of the Operational Analysis Section. 
##Provide technical advice on system requirements, architecture and design internally to other Agency elements and in particular to the Product Managers and to support product risk management. 
##Liaise with the Customer Service Desk (CSD) for problem resolution and provide second-line support as required. 
##Maintain a high level of expertise in the technical areas above and stay abreast of system engineering. 
##May be required to lead a small team. 
##Manage the technical aspects of system engineering for a particular project. 
##When the incumbent is assigned to support a project/product he/she reports also to the respective leader on related matters. 
##Deputize for higher grade staff (e.g. Chief SYS-ISS). 
##Perform other duties as may be required.

The Senior System Engineer is responsible for frequent internal co-ordination with project teams and Product Managers. He/she might infrequently participate, under the lead of the Product Managers in meetings, committees and workshops with NATO bodies, Nations and industries to provide data engineering expertise.

You may be required to travel for business purposes to NATO, national (NATO and non-NATO) and some Operational facilities (Both Inside and Outside of NATO boundaries). As well as this frequent travel between the NCIA offices may also be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications Required

The Successful candidate will hold a university degree in a technical subject with substantial Information Technology (IT) preferably equivalent to a master's degree and supplemented by relevant postgraduate qualifications or a scientific degree complemented by substantial Information Technology qualifications.
Exceptionally, the lack of a university/college degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency.

Experience Required

The ideal candidate will be required to hold, as a minimum, 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years spent in systems engineering of large-scale distributed software; and within hold practical experience in management functions as project leader or team leader of a system/software team.

Further to this, it is also essential that you can display:

##Up-to-date knowledge and practical experience of computer system architectures, programming techniques, virtualization, operating systems (as a minimum Windows and Solaris), LAN/WAN and network concepts.

##Experience in the translation of user requirements into system design/software architecture artefacts;

##Experience in the Software development of large scale distributed software

##Experience of database management systems (DBMS) and data management concepts.

##Experience in the use of UML to depict system/software architecture is vital.

In addition it would be considered highly desirable if you can demonstrate up to date knowledge and practical experience in:
##System engineering of AirC2, air traffic control, command and control, data acquisition or real-time scientific processing systems. 
##System performance and safety engineering. 
##The Operational use or maintenance of a current AirC2, air traffic control or command and control system. 
##Automated tools supporting system engineering activities. 
##Software life cycle management and quality management. 
##International environment comprising both military and civilian elements. 
##NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

Competencies Required

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Leading and Supervising - Provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high calibre; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching; sets appropriate standards of behaviour.

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Working with People - Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.

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Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives - Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary; seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence; identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities.

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Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations - Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.

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Applying Expertise and Technology - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; uses technology to achieve work objectives; develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development; demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.

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Presenting and Communicating Information - Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility.

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Planning and Organising - Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
 

Languages

Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language, and therefore a thorough knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of French is desirable.

What do we offer?

##Excellent tax-free salary, including (where eligible) expatriation household and children's allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff.

##Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme;

##Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible).

##Retirement Pension Plan

To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website.

Please Note: due to the Agency's transition plan; this post is set to move to The Hague by Mid 2017.