Software Engineer

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Engineer . NCI Agency. Mons, Belgium. Closing Date 17^th   June 2015

 

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

 

Software Engineer-150171

 

Primary LocationBelgium-Mons

 

Organizational ElementINFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DIRECTORATE

ScheduleFull-time

 

Salary (Pay Basis): 4,987.42Euro (EUR) Monthly

Grade A.2

 

 

Description

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Do you have sound practical experience in the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of configuration and change management toolsets? Can you demonstrate initiative and adaptability? If the answer is yes, this job is for you!

 

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is looking for Software Engineer capable to perform software maintenance tasks following standard maintenance procedures.

 

Role responsibilities

 

The NCI Agency has been established with a view to meeting to the best advantage the collective requirements of some or all NATO nations in the fields of capability delivery and service provision related to Consultation, Command & Control as well as Communications, Information and Cyber Defence functions, thereby also facilitating the integration of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Target Acquisition functions and their associated information exchange. Operation and In-Service Management Division is responsible to Director of Operations for managing, planning and providing system support and integrated engineering support for all NCI Agency CIS systems.

 

Within the Enterprise Management Services Section you are responsible for the provision of system support activities and services for sustaining operations and maintenance of the assigned CIS and in particular development and deployment of tools and capabilities required for centrally managing multiple Enterprise/Forest environments.

 

Under the direction of Section Head (Management Services), you will perform duties such as the following:

• Responsible for software applications related to configuration, change and patch management tools and capabilities of assigned NATO AIS Enterprise forest.
• Performs the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of authorised software changes, related to Enterprise Management tools, structures and the integration/tailoring of vendor supplied components, following established procedures for quality, configuration control, testing, documentation and security.
• Provides expeditious support services (including technical help desk and emergency on-site assistance) to ensure key information systems remain operational.
• Assists in the maintenance of the operational and support environments for the software of all assigned systems.
• Participates in reviews, walk-throughs and audits.
• Originates corrective, adaptive and perfecting software changes to resolve system problems on supported NATO/ACE information and communications systems which process highly sensitive data and must be operational 24 hours a day.
• Contribute to Configuration Control Board Working Groups (CCB WG).
• The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

 

Person specification

Qualifications required:

 

You will hold a University Degree and 2 years function-related experience or a Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post related experience.

Advanced/Graduate degree in a field related to the function of the post will be considered as an asset.

 

Experience required:

 

You will be required to prove:

• Sound practical experience in the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of configuration and change management toolsets.
• Experience in all Lifecycle aspects of Information Systems to achieve effective system development and deployment.
• Proven capability of converting evolving operational requirements into Information Systems requirements.
• Knowledge of System Analysis principles to direct and guide Information Systems development.
• Knowledge of architectural design as applied to computer systems.
• Experience in software engineering related to configuration, change, event and patch management systems used by NATO.
• Broad and sound technical knowledge and experience in distributed Information Systems as they are applied to the modern management information and Command and Control Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite and advanced knowledge of eMail Clients/Web Browsers

 

It will be considered and asset if you can demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of the current NATO configuration management systems with at least three years as an Administrator.
• Practical experience in implementation, support and maintenance of NATO AIS event management systems
• Sound practical experience in support and maintenance of operating environment for patch management systems in NATO environment.
• Practical experience in automated tools used for monitoring and updating software based distributed information systems using central management.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

 

Competencies Required

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.

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.

Adhering to Principles and Values - Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment.

Relating and Networking - Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of contacts; uses humour appropriately to bring warmth to relationships with others.

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.

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.

 

Language skills:

A thorough knowledge of one of the two NATO languages, both written and spoken, is essential and some knowledge of the other is desirable.

NOTE: Most of the work of the NCI Agency is conducted in the English language.

 

Travel:

Business travel to NATO and national (NATO and non-NATO) facilities as well as travel between NCI Agency locations.

May be required to undertake duty travel to operational theatres inside and outside NATO boundaries.

 

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 NCI Agency’s transition into a new structure in the near future, this post may be subject to transfer to one of our other locations, as well as to a change of reporting lines. The final decision will be made at the time of a firm offer.