C005446 Principal Technician (ICT Systems) (CTS) - WED 7 Oct

EMW; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW in The Hague, NL, seeks a Principal Technician (ICT Systems) to install, maintain, and repair ICT systems. You will provide hands-on technical support, troubleshoot problems, and implement security measures to ensure reliable operations.

The role requires active COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance, 3–5 years of ICT experience, and on-site collaboration with multiple departments to optimise the organisation's technology stack. This is a full-time, on-site position with 100% on-site work.

Qualifications

• Active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance required.
• 3–5 years post-related ICT experience; higher vocational training.
• 3+ years experience implementing and maintaining ICT end systems in a large organization.
• Experience configuring hardware and software.
• Independent problem solving for ICT systems.
• Hands-on end-user support and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair ICT systems; provide end-user support.
• Troubleshoot issues and propose system improvements.
• Configure hardware/software and manage network devices.
• Ensure data security and reliability of ICT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with departments to optimise ICT services.
• Document configurations and procedures for deployments.

Skills

COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance

ICT end systems

Troubleshooting

End-user support

Network configuration

Server hosting

ITIL training

Education

Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline

Secondary education with 5 years related experience

Tools

TCP/IP

VPN

VLAN

Firewall

DNS

Java

C

C++

Python

Scripting languages

Job description

Deadline Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026

Requirement: Principal Technician (ICT Systems)

Location: The Hague, NL

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 300

Required Start Date: 16 November 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET

Duties & Role

The Principal Technician (ICT Systems) is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of information and communication technology systems. He/she provide technical support to end-users and troubleshoot any issues that arise. They stay up to date with the latest technology trends and make recommendations for system improvements. They handle tasks related to configuring hardware and software, managing computers and networks devices, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring data security and system reliability, and provide technical support to end-users. They collaborate with various departments to understand their technology needs and optimize the organization's ICT infrastructure to support business operations efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities

Software configuration

• Assists in designing, verifying, documenting, amending and refactoring moderately complex software configurations for deployment


• Applies agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result


• Collaborates in reviews of work with others as appropriate.

System software

• Monitors operational systems for resource usage and failure rates, to inform and facilitate system software tuning


• Applies system software parameters to maximise throughput and efficiency


• Installs and tests new versions of system software


• Contributes to preparation of software implementation procedures with fall back contingency plans

Network support

• Carries out agreed network maintenance tasks and specified operational configuration of network components


• Establish and diagnose network problems/faults using the required troubleshooting methodology and tools


• Uses network management software and tools to collect agreed performance and traffic statistics

Systems installation and removal

• Installs or removes hardware and/or software, using supplied installation instructions and tools, including handover to the client


• Uses standard procedures and diagnostic tools to test installations, correct problems, and document results


• Records details of all components that have been installed and removed


• Assists users and follows agreed procedures for further help or escalation


• Contributes to the development of installation procedures and standards

Release and deployment

• Uses approved tools and techniques for specific deployment activities


• Administers the recording of activities, logging of results and documents technical activities undertaken

Additional duties for this post

The Principal Technician (ICT Systems) will provide 24/7 Immediate On-Call Response to the Service Operations with technical AirC2 expertise and solutions at Level 2 support with ticket response and resolutions that will meet current operational needs and defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The Principal Technician (ICT Systems) will work as an on-site integrated member of the assigned service team, when not on 24/7 on-call duty for immediate ticket response and resolution. He will help with the design, development, test and on-site support of engineering changes to services, processes, organisation, operating model and other aspects. This effort may be required in addition to his/her daily service operations and maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance


• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience


• At least 3 years practical experience of implementation and maintenance of ICT end systems within a large organization


• Good experience configuring hardware and software


• Good understanding of ICT systems and the ability to work independently to solve problems


• Hands-on experience troubleshooting technical issues and providing technical support to end-users

Desirable

• Hands-on experience on troubleshooting technical issues and providing technical support to end-users


• Network configuration, debugging trouble shouting (TCP/IP, VPN, VLAN, firewall, DNS)


• Cybersecurity infrastructure understanding


• Software development in java, C, C++, python, scripting language


• Hardware and software configuration of Server hosting platforms, custom disk configurations with specific storage controllers, RAID configuration, redundancy management


• Overall Strong analytical and problem-solving skills on: Remote server administration; Log analysis; Network tool usage (Wireshark)


• ITIL foundation or advanced level training and certification