Senior Cisco Network Engineer

spektrum; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spektrum is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team supporting NATO NCIA initiatives in Brussels. You will deliver first- and second-line operational support for enterprise network services and maintain secure infrastructure.

The role involves monitoring, configuring routing/switching, and assisting with security controls and compliance activities. You will collaborate with stakeholders and project teams, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to documentation and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Provide first- and second-line network support.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot routing and switching.
• Maintain network documentation and SOPs.
• Support security compliance and testing activities.

Responsabilités

• Deliver first- and second-line operational support for network services.
• Install, configure, replace, maintain, and troubleshoot routing, switching, authentication, and related network technologies.
• Monitor network performance and implement actions to maintain service availability.
• Support Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration for client provisioning and changes.
• Perform routine operational maintenance, including backups and health verification.
• Maintain SOPs and configuration records; assist in security assessments and validation.

Connaissances

Network troubleshooting

Cisco ISE administration

Routing & switching

Network monitoring

Technical documentation

Security controls

Outils

Cisco ISE

Description du poste

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID - C005093

Scope of Work

• Delivering first- and second-line operational support for network services.
• Monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing network infrastructure.
• Supporting infrastructure deployment, asset replacement, and technology refresh projects.
• Implementing network configurations, upgrades, and security controls in accordance with established standards.
• Maintaining technical documentation, operational procedures, and configuration records.
• Supporting security compliance activities, infrastructure validation, and acceptance testing.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, service providers, and project teams to ensure effective service delivery.
• Providing operational support outside normal business hours when required.

Deliverables

• Reliably and timely resolution of network incidents and service requests.
• Stable, secure, and well-maintained network infrastructure supporting business operations.
• Successful staging, testing, deployment, and commissioning of network equipment for infrastructure projects.
• Accurate and current technical documentation, operational procedures, and configuration backups.
• Effective support for security assessments, infrastructure validation, and compliance activities.
• Recommendations that improve network performance, resilience, operational efficiency, and service quality.
• Regular reporting on operational activities, project progress, risks, and issues

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-line support for enterprise network infrastructure, diagnosing and resolving incidents in a timely and systematic manner.
• Install, configure, replace, maintain, and troubleshoot routing, switching, authentication, and related network technologies.
• Monitor network performance, identify emerging issues, and implement corrective or preventive actions to maintain service availability.
• Support Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration to facilitate client provisioning, moves, additions, and changes.
• Perform routine operational maintenance, including configuration management, backups, and system health verification.
• Support network infrastructure projects through equipment preparation, staging, testing, deployment, migration, and acceptance activities.
• Assist in security assessments, infrastructure validation, and implementation of mandatory security controls.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and configuration rec