Communications Standards Support Services

NCIM; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NCIM in Belgium seeks a seasoned NATO CIS Architect to develop and maintain reference architectures using ArchiMate, aligning with NATO objectives and stakeholder requirements.

You will lead architecture modelling, contribute to STANAGs and related standards, and support interoperability across SATCOM, LoS, BLoS and IP networks. Strong PM and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in a CIS field or equivalent technical qualification.
• ArchiMate and TOGAF qualifications or equivalent frameworks are required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with NATO CIS technical specifications and operational use.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead architecture artefact delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of translating complex specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and model NATO Communications Reference Architectures using ArchiMate, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements and NATO’s objectives.
• Lead the modelling of reference architectures and support delivery of stakeholder-approved artefacts.
• Contribute to design, development and maintenance of NATO CIS standards and standardisation documents (STANAGs, AComP, SRD).
• Support modernisation of application-layer and routing protocols to enable HF and BLoS integration with IP networks.
• Define, document and maintain conformance criteria for SATCOM specifications.
• Identify measurable technical requirements to support interoperability and early system integration.
• Support interoperability across NATO CIS environments (BLoS, LoS, SATCOM, cellular).
• Assess standards and specs for compatibility and compliance with operational needs.
• Support governance and standardisation activities within DPC substructure, NCIA and custodians.
• Assist chairs and stakeholders in coordinating standardisation activities and tracking progress.
• Collaborate with CIS engineers across NATO to support specification development and implementation.
• Analyse complex specs and translate into clear requirements and guidance.
• Contribute to project documentation and standardisation artefacts with accuracy and quality.
• Participate in technical meetings and travel as needed to support coordination.
• Work with ISS within NATO Strategy and Policy Directorate.
• Comply with NATO security protocols and sign NDA before commencing work.

Skills

ArchiMate

TOGAF

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Initiative

Stakeholder management

Customer-service orientation

Organisational awareness

Time management

Education

University degree in CIS or related field

ArchiMate and TOGAF qualification

Tools

ITIL

PRINCE2

PMP

CIS governance

Job description

Duties

• Develop, maintain and model NATO Communications Reference Architectures using ArchiMate, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements and NATO’s digital transformation objectives.
• Lead the modelling of reference architectures and support the delivery of stakeholder-approved architecture artefacts.
• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of NATO CIS technical standards and standardisation documents, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP) and Standards Related Documents (SRD).
• Support the modernisation and development of application-layer and routing protocols to enable the integration of High Frequency (HF) and other Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLoS) communications systems with IP-based networks.
• Define, document and maintain conformance criteria for NATO communications systems, particularly Satellite Communications (SATCOM) specifications.
• Identify measurable technical requirements that support interoperability and enable early system integration throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support interoperability and systems integration across NATO CIS environments, including BLoS, Line-of-Sight (LoS), SATCOM and cellular communications systems.
• Assess communications standards and specifications to ensure compatibility, effective integration and compliance with operational requirements.
• Support governance, coordination and standardisation activities within the Digital Policy Committee (DPC) substructure, NCIA and relevant standards custodians.
• Assist committee chairpersons and technical stakeholders in coordinating standardisation activities, maintaining consistency and tracking progress against agreed objectives.
• Collaborate with CIS engineering stakeholders across NATO entities to support specification development, technical alignment and implementation.
• Analyse complex technical specifications and translate them into clear, actionable requirements and technical guidance.
• Contribute to project documentation, technical deliverables and standardisation artefacts, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance with NATO standardisation processes.
• Participate in technical meetings and business travel as required to support specification development and stakeholder coordination.
• Work closely with the Interoperability and Standardization Section (ISS) within NATO’s Strategy and Policy Directorate.
• Comply with NATO security protocols and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before commencing work.

Requirements

Mandatory

• University degree in a relevant CIS field, such as systems science, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Relevant qualification in ArchiMate and TOGAF, or a comparable framework.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with NATO CIS technical specifications, including demonstrated knowledge of their application in operational environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse complex technical specifications and translate them into clear, actionable requirements or technical guidance.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and the ability to develop structured solutions to complex problems.
• Strong attention to detail, clarity and accuracy in producing high-quality, error-free work.
• Conceptual thinking skills, including the ability to apply and adapt established concepts.
• Customer-service orientation, taking ownership of issues and ensuring their resolution.
• Initiative and the ability to act decisively in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.
• Organisational awareness and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• NATO SECRET security clearance, or the ability to obtain it.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NATO Digital Policy Committee (DPC) and its substructure.
• Knowledge of NATO standardisation artefacts, including STANAGs, Allied Communications Publications (AComP) and Standards Related Documents (SRD).
• Professional certifications in ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP or CIS governance.
• Experience in the military domain and familiarity with NATO environments.