On-Site Network & Communications Tech — COSMIC TOP SECRET

EMW; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The BICES BSU at NATO HQ Brussels requires an experienced Network and Communications Technician to provide operational support for CIS resolutions, voice/video/cryptographic services, and security-related tasks. The contractor will maintain documentation, engage with users, and may travel to fulfill duties.

The role demands a security clearance (COSMIC TOP SECRET), ability to work in a secure facility, and flexibility outside standard hours in a Brussels-based setting.

Qualifications

• Higher secondary education with 3+ years post-related experience and 1+ year in network/crypto support.
• 1+ year of experience providing networking and communications support to users.
• 1+ year of LAN/WAN and routing protocols experience; Cisco products/tech.
• 1+ year in configuring and cabling network devices with relevant interfaces.
• Experience in IT networking infrastructure deployment and operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and time constraints.
• Experience in documenting technical configurations and changes.
• Willingness to work outside regular hours.
• English at Advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for CIS technical resolutions and process requests.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (diagrams, guides, RFCs).
• Interface with BICES customers and perform Service Desk functions.
• Participate in security risk analysis and reporting with CIS.
• May undertake deployments and travel within NATO bounds.

Skills

Network troubleshooting under pressure

LAN/WAN experience

TCP/IP, MPLS expertise

Crypto support

Technical documentation

COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance

English proficiency (Advanced)

Education

Higher secondary education

Tools

Cisco equipment

Job description

The BICES BSU at NATO HQ Brussels requires an experienced Network and Communications Technician to provide operational support for CIS resolutions, voice/video/cryptographic services, and security-related tasks. The contractor will maintain documentation, engage with users, and may travel to fulfill duties.

The role demands a security clearance (COSMIC TOP SECRET), ability to work in a secure facility, and flexibility outside standard hours in a Brussels-based setting.