Network and Communication Engineer

Brevco Services; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevco Services in Belgium seeks a Network and Systems Engineer to lead the full lifecycle development, deployment and support of network and VoIP/VTC technology for the NATO HQ Element, ensuring interoperability with partner nations' systems.

The role requires a university ICT degree, 6+ years in network and systems engineering, 3+ years in LAN/WAN, and CCNA certification. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to shape next generation capabilities.

Qualifications

• University degree in ICT or related discipline required.
• Minimum 6 years in Network and Systems Engineering.
• At least 3 years designing and implementing LAN/WAN networks.
• 3+ years designing networks operating at classified level with VPN/IP encryptors.
• CCNA qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to monitor and plan ICT services within CIS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle development, deployment and support of network and VoIP/VTC technology for the BICES NATO HQ Element.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and project managers to deliver future capabilities for NATO.
• Ensure interoperability with connected/interconnected systems of Nations or NATO.

Skills

Network & Systems Engineering

LAN/WAN design

VPN/IP encryptors

IT monitoring & planning

CCNA

Team collaboration

Education

ICT or related degree

Job description

• Possess a University degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or another related discipline
• Have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in the field of Network and Systems Engineering
• Possess at least 3 years of experience in implementing and managing complex and extended Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)
• Possess at least 3 years of experience in designing networks which are operating at classified level, including a cryptographic overlay (e.g. Virtual Private Network - VPN) using IP encryptors
• Possess a CISCO Associate certification (CCNA) qualification or equivalent
• Possess the ability to monitor and plan the operational parameters of ICT services, within the context of a CIS

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Familiarity with of best practices such as ITIL methodology and implementation
• Extended CISCO Network training - leading to a qualification equivalent with a CISCO Professional (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Collaboration, etc.) Certificate
• Experience in designing and implementing networks using virtualisation technology such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF)
• Experience in security certification and accreditation for classified CIS within NATO and Multinational programmes
• Familiarity with BICES systems and procedures
• Experience working in a multinational environment

DUTIES/ROLE:

Under the supervision of BSU Chief, the incumbent is responsible for the full lifecycle development, deployment and support of network and VoIP/VTC technology operated by the BICES NATO HQ Element, including interoperability aspects with connected and interconnected systems of Nations or NATO. Embedded in multidisciplinary project teams, the incumbent either leads or contributes to the technical project activities in coordination with other project managers.As a member of a team of engineers, contractors, and consultants, the incumbent plays a critical role in shaping and delivering future capabilities for the BICES NATO HQ Element

Job requirements

All the mandatory requirements have to be met in order to apply.

• Possess a University degree or an equivalent level of qualification in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or another related discipline (Mandatory)
• Have a minimum of 6 years experience in the field of Network and Systems Engineering (Mandatory)
• Possess at least 3 years of experience in implementing and managing complex and extended Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN) (Mandatory)
• Possess at least 3 years of experience in designing networks which are operating at classified level, including a cryptographic overlay (e.g. Virtual Private Network - VPN) using IP encryptors (Mandatory)
• Possess a CISCO Associate certification (CCNA) qualification or equivalent (Mandatory)
• Possess the ability to monitor and plan the operational parameters of ICT services, within the context of a CIS (Mandatory)
• Familiarity with of best practices such as ITIL methodology and implementation (Nice to have)
• Extended CISCO Network training - leading to a qualification equivalent with a CISCO Professional (CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Collaboration, etc.) Certificate (Nice to have)
• Experience in designing and implementing networks using virtualisation technology such as Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) (Nice to have)
• Experience in security certification and accreditation for classified CIS within NATO and Multinational programmes (Nice to have)
• Familiarity with BICES systems and procedures (Nice to have)
• Experience working in a multinational environment (Nice to have)