NATO CIS Standards Engineer: Architecture & Interop

EMW; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW is seeking a NATO-focused ICT/CIS standards engineer for on-site work at NATO HQ in Brussels. You will model reference architectures with ArchiMate, help define conformance criteria, and contribute to NATO standardisation artefacts.

Requires a CIS degree, ArchiMate/TOGAF qualifications, at least five years with NATO CIS specs, strong PM and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear guidance. NATO SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in CIS or equivalent.
• ArchiMate and TOGAF qualifications.
• At least five years of experience with NATO CIS standards/specifications.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical specifications into actionable requirements.
• Knowledge of NATO DPC and standardization artefacts desirable.
• Professional certifications (ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Model NATO Reference Architectures using ArchiMate.
• Develop and maintain NATO CIS technical standards (STANAGs, AComP, SRD).
• Define conformance criteria for NATO communications systems (SATCOM focused).
• Support interoperability across BLoS, LoS, SATCOM, and cellular networks.
• Support governance and coordination within DPC sub-structure, NCIA, and standard custodians.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Requirements analysis

Customer-service orientation

Initiative

Organizational awareness

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

University degree in CIS or related field

Tools

ArchiMate qualification

TOGAF qualification

ITIL

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

EMW is seeking a NATO-focused ICT/CIS standards engineer for on-site work at NATO HQ in Brussels. You will model reference architectures with ArchiMate, help define conformance criteria, and contribute to NATO standardisation artefacts.

Requires a CIS degree, ArchiMate/TOGAF qualifications, at least five years with NATO CIS specs, strong PM and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear guidance. NATO SECRET clearance is required.