Senior Systems Engineer - NATO Defense IT & Cloud Ops

Spektrum; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Spektrum supports apex purchasers and NATO-related organisations with specialist services, systems engineering, and integrated solutions. The NATO JWC role sits at the NEC CCIS centre in Norway; duties include integration, security controls, and operational readiness across hybrid environments.

The role requires 5+ years of systems engineering, strong Linux/Windows/UNIX knowledge, virtualization, cloud, scripting, and security expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, UNIX, and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with MySQL, Oracle RDBMS, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and network architecture.
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of security best practices, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or equivalent are often preferred.
• Required SLP level 3333 (English).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level systems engineering support across the hybrid environment.
• Ensure coherence between platforms, applications, networks, and security controls.
• Lead system integration, configuration management, and lifecycle engineering activities.
• Support requirements traceability, technical risk management, and operational readiness.

Skills

Linux/UNIX/Windows

Networking fundamentals

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Security practices

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

MySQL

Oracle RDBMS

SQL Server

Job description

Spektrum supports apex purchasers and NATO-related organisations with specialist services, systems engineering, and integrated solutions. The NATO JWC role sits at the NEC CCIS centre in Norway; duties include integration, security controls, and operational readiness across hybrid environments.

The role requires 5+ years of systems engineering, strong Linux/Windows/UNIX knowledge, virtualization, cloud, scripting, and security expertise.