Senior 2nd-Line IT Systems Technician (Security-Clearance)

Spektrum; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum supports apex purchasers including NATO, EU and government clients. The role is a System Technician/Administrator focused on BICES/BSU functions, incident handling, and maintaining NATO HQ server platforms in a secure environment in Brussels. Travel may be required.

The candidate will manage Windows and Linux environments, SQL databases, and virtualization while documenting processes and ensuring compliance with security policies and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Higher secondary education with at least 3 years related experience.
• At least 1 year experience maintaining SQL Databases.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex issues under time pressure.
• Maintenance of system software and operating systems.
• Knowledge of virtual server and storage technologies.
• Ability to document configurations, diagrams, and SOPs.
• Advanced English language skills and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd level support for NATO HQ Element server platforms and applications.
• Participate in incident and problem management, recovery, and maintenance.
• Assist in design, testing, and implementation of projects through Service Transition.
• Investigate security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
• Prepare documentation and work in a secure facility with potential travel.

Skills

System administration

Windows & Linux

SQL Databases

Troubleshooting under time pressure

Documentation

Security assessment

Operational deployments travel

English language - Advanced

Education

Higher secondary education with related experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux/Unix

SQL Databases

VMware / virtualization

Documentation tools

Job description

Spektrum supports apex purchasers including NATO, EU and government clients. The role is a System Technician/Administrator focused on BICES/BSU functions, incident handling, and maintaining NATO HQ server platforms in a secure environment in Brussels. Travel may be required.

The candidate will manage Windows and Linux environments, SQL databases, and virtualization while documenting processes and ensuring compliance with security policies and SOPs.