Core GIS System Engineer

Spektrum; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and aerospace services provider in The Hague is seeking a Core GIS System Engineer. This role involves providing critical support for NATO Core GIS systems, including incident management and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT enterprise infrastructure, be proficient in scripting languages like Python, and possess strong communication skills in English. Also required is a recognized university qualification in IT or a related field, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in IT enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with customer interaction.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for NATO Core GIS.
• Assist with software changes and upgrades.
• Create installation documentation for Core GIS.

Skills

Multi-year hands on experience in IT enterprise infrastructure

Experience with VMWare virtual server implementation

Proficiency in Python or PowerShell

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Nationally recognized university qualification in IT or related discipline with 6 years experience

Alternative experience of at least 3 years in relevant duties

Tools

ArcGIS Suite

Microsoft environments

Job description

Spektrum The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Core GIS System Engineer

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. This role supports key client projects with NATO Core GIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for NATO Core GIS;
• Provide support to the Core GIS IT Reference and Support environments;
• Act as a technical expert and monitor the enterprise incident management system, manage incident resolution, diagnose faults, determine root causes, and provide technical expertise to resolve incidents and their root causes;
• Assist with the deployment, software changes and upgrades of the current Core GIS software baseline;
• Act as the technical subject matter expert to the development of future Core GIS baselines;
• Create installation and accreditation documentation for the Core GIS system;
• Assist with the Core GIS baseline User Acceptance testing;
• Assist with maintaining all Core GIS training course documentation and Core GIS training environment in line with the latest approved Core GIS;
• Provide Core GIS system training.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Multi-year hands on experience in IT enterprise infrastructure and enterprise level platform services (databases, virtualization platforms, operating systems, network components, certificates, firewalls, anti‑virus software) required for the design, installation, operation and troubleshooting of a highly integrated distributed enterprise level system;
• Experience with VMWare virtual server implementation, optimization and management;
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell or other scripting tools;
• Professional experience with direct customer contact and the direct interaction with customers;
• Solid experience in working in a Microsoft environment with shared data access;
• Ability to independently plan and execute assigned project tasks under guidance, taking into account policies, programme goals, priorities, funding and other planning constraints;
• Ability to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency staff;
• Ability to work on its own and as part of a team;
• Strong communication skills in English.

Education

• Nationally recognized/certified university qualification in an IT, Computer, Software or GIS related discipline and a minimum of 6 years post‑related experience;
• Alternatively, lack of a university degree compensated by demonstrated abilities or experience of at least 3 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Experience with ArcGIS Suite, including ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS and related modules;
• Strong understanding of the Esri ArcGIS Product Suite and best practices for system deployment, integration and maintenance within enterprise environments;
• Comfortable working in environments where ArcGIS is central to delivering mapping solutions, spatial analytics and enterprise GIS capabilities.

Working Location

The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

Onsite

Travel

Some travel to other NATO sites may be required.

Security Clearance

Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance.

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If you are not the right fit for this role, please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if a suitable opportunity arises.