Solutions Architect

idpp; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 124 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

idpp in Belgium seeks a Principal Solution Architect to support a major NATO requirement in Braine-l’Alleud. The role focuses on complex solution architecture, requirements management, systems development and network design within a NATO environment.

You will lead architecture development, manage stakeholders, ensure security and privacy, coordinate across projects, and deliver architectures, topologies and designs that meet functional and non-functional requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years post-degree experience or Bachelor’s with 8+ years.
• Proven experience managing technical teams and complex architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Mobile Infrastructure and security architecture.
• Experience with architecture modelling languages and MBSE.
• Experience in NATO or international environment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development of architectures for complex solutions aligned to requirements.
• Define and apply architecture policies, principles and practices.
• Coordinate target architecture across multiple projects and initiatives.
• Lead scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation for large initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to security, privacy and quality standards.
• Produce network architectures, topologies and designs.

Connaissances

Leadership

Responsibilities management

Requirements management

Security compliance

Team leadership

Formation

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Outils

UML/SysML/ArchiMate

Description du poste

Duration: Initially until 30 December 2026

Rate: €85 per hour

Clearance: Current, valid NATO Secret clearance required

We are seeking an experienced Principal Solution Architect to support a major requirement in Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium.

This is a senior architecture and engineering role focused on complex solution architecture, requirements management, systems development and network design within a NATO environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectures for complex solutions, ensuring alignment with agreed requirements.


• Establish and apply architecture policies, principles and practices.


• Manage functional, service-quality and systems-management trade-offs.


• Coordinate target architecture across multiple projects and initiatives.


• Lead scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation for large, complex initiatives.


• Manage stakeholder requirements, competing priorities and changes.


• Drive adherence to systems-development standards, including security and privacy.


• Manage technical resources and ensure technical, financial and quality objectives are achieved.


• Produce and/or approve network architectures, topologies and configuration designs.


• Define network connectivity, capacity, security and access requirements.


• Assess network risks and develop recovery and contingency procedures.


• Create architecture views addressing functional and non-functional requirements.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline with 5 years’ post-related experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8 years’ post-related experience.


• Proven experience managing teams of technical personnel.


• Knowledge of current and future Mobile Infrastructure, including deployable, dispersible and highly mobile CIS technologies.


• Experience in design and systems integration, including power distribution, emergency power generation, fuel storage and UPS systems.


• Strong understanding of wireless technologies, including SATCOM.


• Experience with architecture modelling languages such as UML, SysML or ArchiMate, preferably within frameworks such as NAFv4, TOGAF, DODAF or Zachman.


• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).


• Experience applying quality assurance practices.


• Experience in development, implementation, fielding, testing and maintenance of modern communications equipment.


• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent project-management certification.


• Knowledge and practical experience with NATO Architecture Framework (NAF) v4.


• Experience applying Federated Mission Networking (FMN) in service design.


• Previous experience working in an international environment involving military and civilian personnel.


• Knowledge of NATO organisation and responsibilities, including ACO and ACT.


• ArchiMate, TOGAF or equivalent certification.

Security Requirement

Applicants must hold a current, valid NATO Secret security clearance. This is an essential requirement for the assignment.