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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations. 

The agency's responsibilities include: 

• Procurement: managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services. 
• Logistics: offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed. 
• Maintenance: providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness and extending the lifespan of assets. 
• Project Management: overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities. 

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability. 

The program

The NSPA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services are relying on three underlying infrastructures:

Network

• Local Area Networks (LANs) to allow NSPA users to reachback ICT systems located in the NSPA datacenters.
• Wide Area Networks (WANs) to allow NSPA remote offices and mobile users to securely reach back the NSPA datacenters located in Luxembourg
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) to securely interconnect NSPA datacenters and Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) located in Luxemourg.

Unified Communication (UC)

• Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems,
• Telephony systems composed of PBX, voice gateways, deskphones, softphones, mobile phones and smartphones.
• Interfaces with other communication services such as voice mail, instant messaging, collaboration (e.g. MS SKYPE).
• Federation with other NATO voice and video services.
• Public Announcement Systems (PAS) and Massive SMS notification systems alarms

Datacenters (DC)

• 2 Tier 4 datacenters externalized in Betzdorf and Bettembourg (LUX)
• 1 datacenter in Capellen (LUX)
• Smaller datacenters in Papa (HUN), Taranto (SOC) and Eindhoven (NL)
• Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) in Capellen

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-day Operation and Maintenance (O&M) type of consultancy services for network, Unified Communication (UC) and datacenter (DC) and support for projects related to specific network, UC and DC related projects.

Essential Skills and Experience 

Knowledge and Skills

Must have an understanding of these technologies and the ability to configure them:

• Big scale high availability Data Center operations, management, deployments and decommissions
• Structured cabling (Fiber and copper)
• Asset Management
• Change management skills
• Cooling/ Power/ UPS/ Generator skills
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure

Competencies

• Good communication skills

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a technical DC role, operating and maintaining datacenters.

NATO Experience

• 2 years minimum experience with NATO organization, NATO IT infrastructure's (network, unified communication and security) and NATO IT related policies is desirable.

Professional Certifications

• Systimax Imvision
• Other relevant certifications

Languages

• Proficiency in English (oral and written), equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher, is mandatory
• Proficiency in French is (oral) is desirable

Education

• A university degree or equivalent professional experience

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Working Hours and Policy

• On-Site, according to NSPA flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:00 – 19:00) and Friday (07:00 – 14:00)
• Public Holidays of Luxembourg will be applicable

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally: Versailles (FRA), Papa (HUN), Taranto (ITA), Eindhoven (NL) and Cologne (GE).

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations.

The agency's responsibilities include:

• Procurement
  • Managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services.
• Logistics
  • Offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed.
• Maintenance
  • Providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness, and extending the lifespan of assets.
• Project Management
  • Overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities.

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability.

The program

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requires Project Support and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) consultancy services for implementing, operating and maintaining complex eBusiness solutions integrated in the NSPA environment, using the latest web technologies, Relational and non-Relational Databases, integration techniques and standards (synchronous and asynchrounous interfaces), cyber security layers and concepts.

Role Background

The scope of the role involves implementation, operations and maintenance of complex e-Business solutions based on Microsoft .NET technologies, relational and non-relational databases and the latest development frameworks and libraries available for web-based solutions.

 Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient software delivery.
• Conduct automated code inspections and security reviews using tools like SonarQube and Dependency Tracker.
• Manage and optimize on-premises Microsoft Azure DevOps Server for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
• Automate security practices in web-based solutions using CI/CD pipelines and ensure integration with Microsoft development tools, .NET frameworks, and C#.

 Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of at least 3 years in managing Software Development Lifecycle, automation tools for implementing CI/ CD pipelines, automated code inspection and security review (such as SonarQube and Dependency Tracker).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server (on-premises).
• Having a strong technical background on the implementation of web-based solutions:
  • Microsoft development tools, .NET frameworks, C#
  • Database design and concepts
  • Major software architectures for web-based solutions
• Ability to explain issues at different levels of the hierarchy.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical documentation.

 Language

• Proficiency in English, written and oral, equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Working Policy

• On-Site

Contract Duration

• 3 years with 2 one year extensions

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations.

The agency's responsibilities include:

• Procurement
  • Managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services.
• Logistics
  • Offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed.
• Maintenance
  • Providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness, and extending the lifespan of assets.
• Project Management
  • Overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities.

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability.

The program

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requires Project Support and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) consultancy services for implementing, operating and maintaining complex eBusiness solutions integrated in the NSPA environment, using the latest web technologies, Relational and non-Relational Databases, integration techniques and standards (synchronous and asynchrounous interfaces), cyber security layers and concepts.

Role Background

The scope of the role involves implementation, operations and maintenance of complex e-Business solutions based on Microsoft .NET technologies, relational and non-relational databases and the latest development frameworks and libraries available for web-based solutions.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Developers to assist with the implementation and maintenance of complex e-Business solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Contribute to the development of web applications, using .NET frameworks and C#.
• Support the creation of responsive user interfaces using Angular or React.
• Follow best practices in the development of secure and efficient code, using Git for version control.

 Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience or academic background in software development.
• Proven experience and skills in the following areas:
  • Proficiency in .NET frameworks and C#
  • Knowledge of various application architectures: MVC, Micro-services, etc.
  • Very good knowledge of Angular and React.
  • Proven ability to develop secure and efficient solutions.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to explain issues at different levels of the hierarchy.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical documentation.

 Language

• Proficiency in English, written and oral, equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Contract Duration

• 3 years with 2 one year extensions

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations. 

The agency's responsibilities include: 

• Procurement: managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services. 
• Logistics: offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed. 
• Maintenance: providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness and extending the lifespan of assets. 
• Project Management: overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities. 

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability. 

The program

The NSPA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services are relying on three underlying infrastructures:

Network

• Local Area Networks (LANs) to allow NSPA users to reachback ICT systems located in the NSPA datacenters.
• Wide Area Networks (WANs) to allow NSPA remote offices and mobile users to securely reach back the NSPA datacenters located in Luxembourg
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) to securely interconnect NSPA datacenters and Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) located in Luxemourg.

Unified Communication (UC)

• Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems,
• Telephony systems composed of PBX, voice gateways, deskphones, softphones, mobile phones and smartphones.
• Interfaces with other communication services such as voice mail, instant messaging, collaboration (e.g. MS SKYPE).
• Federation with other NATO voice and video services.
• Public Announcement Systems (PAS) and Massive SMS notification systems alarms

Datacenters (DC)

• 2 Tier 4 datacenters externalized in Betzdorf and Bettembourg (LUX)
• 1 datacenter in Capellen (LUX)
• Smaller datacenters in Papa (HUN), Taranto (SOC) and Eindhoven (NL)
• Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) in Capellen

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-day Operation and Maintenance (O&M) type of consultancy services for network, Unified Communication (UC) and datacenter (DC) and support for projects related to specific network, UC and DC related projects.

Essential Skills and Experience 

Knowledge and Skills

Must have an understanding of these technologies and the ability to configure them:

• LAN features such as RSTP (and its optimisations), 802.1Q
• IP features such as PAT, DHCP, HSRP and OSPF
• IOS security features, such as the IOS firewall

Product Qualifications

• Cisco 800, 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900 and 7200 router series
• Cisco 3750, 3850, 3560, 2940, 6500 and 9300 Catalyst series switches. NX7k and NX9k
• Fluke Trueview and VPM appliances
• Network analysers and sniffers for troubleshooting or network capacity planning
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Security management platform Cisco ISE
• Solarwinds Orion
• Opsview
• ZABIX, Smokeping
• Linux environment: Redhat, Debian
• ATMedia Ethernet encryptors 1G and 10G design and setup
• Ucopia captive portal infrastructure design and setup

Competencies

• Good communications skills.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a technical networking or telecoms role, implementing and supporting LAN and WAN networking infrastructures

NATO Experience

• 2 years minimum experience with NATO organization, NATO IT infrastructure's (network, unified communication and security) and NATO IT related policies is desirable.

Professional Certifications

Any of the following certifications:

• CCT Routing and Switching
• CCNA Routing and Switching
• CCNA Wireless
• DEVNET
• CCNP ENCOR
• 300-620 DCACI
• SD WAN
• CCNP Routing and Switching
• CCNP Voice
• CLCOR 350-801
• CCIE Routing and Switching
• CCIE Service Provider
• 1 Mobile Iron (Support Specialist Fundamental 8.5 + Intermediate 7.5 + Design and Deployment 7.5 + Core Deployment & Admin Fundamentals 9.1)
• MS AZ900
• F5 L101
• F5 L201, L303, L304
• INFOBLOX CDAT

Languages

• Proficiency in English (oral and written), equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher, is mandatory
• Proficiency in French is (oral) is desirable

Education

• A university degree or equivalent professional experience

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Working Hours and Policy

• On-Site, according to NSPA flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:00 – 19:00) and Friday (07:00 – 14:00)
• Public Holidays of Luxembourg will be applicable

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally: Versailles (FRA), Papa (HUN), Taranto (ITA), Eindhoven (NL) and Cologne (GE).

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations. 

The agency's responsibilities include: 

• Procurement: managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services. 
• Logistics: offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed. 
• Maintenance: providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness and extending the lifespan of assets. 
• Project Management: overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities. 

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability. 

The program

The NSPA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services are relying on three underlying infrastructures:

Network

• Local Area Networks (LANs) to allow NSPA users to reachback ICT systems located in the NSPA datacenters.
• Wide Area Networks (WANs) to allow NSPA remote offices and mobile users to securely reach back the NSPA datacenters located in Luxembourg
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) to securely interconnect NSPA datacenters and Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) located in Luxemourg.

Unified Communication (UC)

• Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems,
• Telephony systems composed of PBX, voice gateways, deskphones, softphones, mobile phones and smartphones.
• Interfaces with other communication services such as voice mail, instant messaging, collaboration (e.g. MS SKYPE).
• Federation with other NATO voice and video services.
• Public Announcement Systems (PAS) and Massive SMS notification systems alarms

Datacenters (DC)

• 2 Tier 4 datacenters externalized in Betzdorf and Bettembourg (LUX)
• 1 datacenter in Capellen (LUX)
• Smaller datacenters in Papa (HUN), Taranto (SOC) and Eindhoven (NL)
• Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) in Capellen

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-day Operation and Maintenance (O&M) type of consultancy services for network, Unified Communication (UC) and datacenter (DC) and support for projects related to specific network, UC and DC related projects.

Essential Skills and Experience 

Knowledge and Skills. Must have an understanding of these technologies and the ability to configure them:

• Big scale high availability Data Center operations, management, deployments and decommissions
• Networking Administration (up to CCNA)
• Structured cabling (Fiber and copper)
• Project management (e.g. PRINCE II)
• Asset Management
• Change management skills
• Cooling/ Power/ UPS/ Generator skills
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• SolarWinds Orion

Competencies

• Good communication skills

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a technical DC role, operating and maintaining datacenters and proven skills to manage DC projects.

NATO Experience

• 2 years minimum experience with NATO organization, NATO IT infrastructure's (network, unified communication and security) and NATO IT related policies is desirable.

Professional Certifications

• Systimax Imvision
• Other relevant certifications

Languages

• Proficiency in English (oral and written), equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher, is mandatory
• Proficiency in French is (oral) is desirable

Education

• A university degree or equivalent professional experience

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Working Hours and Policy

• On-Site, according to NSPA flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:00 – 19:00) and Friday (07:00 – 14:00)
• Public Holidays of Luxembourg will be applicable

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally: Versailles (FRA), Papa (HUN), Taranto (ITA), Eindhoven (NL) and Cologne (GE).

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations.

The agency's responsibilities include:

• Procurement
  • Managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services.
• Logistics
  • Offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed.
• Maintenance
  • Providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness, and extending the lifespan of assets.
• Project Management
  • Overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities.

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability.

The program

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requires Project Support and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) consultancy services for implementing, operating and maintaining complex eBusiness solutions integrated in the NSPA environment, using the latest web technologies, Relational and non-Relational Databases, integration techniques and standards (synchronous and asynchrounous interfaces), cyber security layers and concepts.

Role Background

The scope of the role involves implementation, operations and maintenance of complex e-Business solutions based on Microsoft .NET technologies, relational and non-relational databases and the latest development frameworks and libraries available for web-based solutions.

 Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of complex e-business solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Use .NET framework and C# expertise to build web applications, handling both front-end and back-end development.
• Implement various application architectures such as MVC, microservices, event-driven, and model-driven designs in applications.
• Build responsive user interfaces using Single Page Application frameworks (Angular or React), HTML5, and Bootstrap.
• Managing and optimizing SQL and Oracle databases.
• Write secure, optimized code and manage version control using Git.

 Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of at least 5 years - on medium/large projects – on development of complex architectures for web-based systems based on Microsoft technologies.
• Proven experience and skills in the following areas:
  • Proficiency in .NET frameworks and C#
  • Experience with various application architectures: MVC, Micro-services architectures based on REST API and message broker, Event Driven Architecture, Model Driven Design.
  • Experience with Single Page Application Frameworks (like Angular or React), HTML5, and Bootstrap.
  • Very good knowledge and proven experience of database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
  • Experience in writing secure code and cyber security, maintaining optimization and efficiency.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Knowledge of software development tools, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Very good knowledge on data modelling.
• Ability to explain issues at different levels of the hierarchy.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical documentation.

 Language

• Proficiency in English, written and oral, equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Contract Duration

• 3 years with 2 one year extensions

Working Policy

• On-Site

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations. 

The agency's responsibilities include: 

• Procurement: managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services. 
• Logistics: offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed. 
• Maintenance: providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness and extending the lifespan of assets. 
• Project Management: overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities. 

 The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability. 

The program

The NSPA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services are relying on three underlying infrastructures:

Network

• Local Area Networks (LANs) to allow NSPA users to reachback ICT systems located in the NSPA datacenters.
• Wide Area Networks (WANs) to allow NSPA remote offices and mobile users to securely reach back the NSPA datacenters located in Luxembourg
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) to securely interconnect NSPA datacenters and Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) located in Luxemourg.

Unified Communication (UC)

• Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems,
• Telephony systems composed of PBX, voice gateways, deskphones, softphones, mobile phones and smartphones.
• Interfaces with other communication services such as voice mail, instant messaging, collaboration (e.g. MS SKYPE).
• Federation with other NATO voice and video services.
• Public Announcement Systems (PAS) and Massive SMS notification systems alarms

Datacenters (DC)

• 2 Tier 4 datacenters externalized in Betzdorf and Bettembourg (LUX)
• 1 datacenter in Capellen (LUX)
• Smaller datacenters in Papa (HUN), Taranto (SOC) and Eindhoven (NL)
• Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) in Capellen

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-day Operation and Maintenance (O&M) type of consultancy services for network, Unified Communication (UC) and datacenter (DC) and support for projects related to specific network, UC and DC related projects.

Essential Skills and Experience 

Knowledge and Skills.

Must have a thorough understanding of these technologies, the ability to configure them, and have a significant deployment experience:

• LAN features such as RSTP (and its optimisations), 802.1Q and PVLANs, VDC
• IP features such as PAT, DHCP, HSRP and OSPF
• Qos features such as classification, marking, congestion management, shaping and policing
• IPSec, and the ability to configure it in IOS (for both LAN to LAN and Easy VPN connections), GRE tunnels
• IOS security features, such as reflexive access lists, and firewall
• Application Centric Infra (ACI) and VRFs
• Cisco ASA series and Cisco Anyconnect clients
• Network Management tools such as ORION, Cisco prime infrastructure, ZABIX and Fluke Trueview
• Wireless technologies - Cisco Access Points and remote terminals such as bar code readers for inventory management
• ATMedia Ethernet encryptors 1G and 10G design and setup
• Ucopia captive portal infrastructure design and setup
• Security management platform Cisco ISE

Product Qualifications

• Cisco 800, 2800, 2900, 3800, 3900 router series
• Cisco 3750, 3850, 3560, 2940, 6500 and Nexus 7K and 9K series switches
• Cisco’s NAM (Network Analysis Module) and NAMNX1
• Fluke Trueview and VPM appliances
• Infoblox DNS-DHCP management tools
• Network analysers and sniffers for troubleshooting or network capacity planning

Competencies

• Good communications skills. Excellent English report writing skills.
• Solid understanding of the requirements of an overall network management strategy
• Strong task and time management skills

Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in a technical networking or telecoms role, implementing and supporting LAN and WAN networking infrastructures
• LAN and WAN network design experience
• Extensive experience with high-availability and load-balancing solutions for network architectures
• Experience of firewall solutions and understanding of how they are implemented
• Extensive experience in managing all aspects of network projects for internal customers
• Experience with ITIL concepts

NATO Experience

• 2 years minimum experience with NATO organization, NATO IT infrastructure's (network, unified communication and security) and NATO IT related policies is desirable.

Professional Certifications

Any of the following certifications:

• CCT Routing and Switching
• CCNA Routing and Switching
• CCNA Wireless
• DEVNET
• CCNP ENCOR
• 300-620 DCACI
• SD WAN
• CCNP Routing and Switching
• CCNP Voice
• CLCOR 350-801
• CCIE Routing and Switching
• CCIE Service Provider
• 1 Mobile Iron (Support Specialist Fundamental 8.5 + Intermediate 7.5 + Design and Deployment 7.5 + Core Deployment & Admin Fundamentals 9.1)
• MS AZ900
• F5 L101
• F5 L201, L303, L304
• INFOBLOX CDAT

Languages

• Proficiency in English (oral and written), equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher, is mandatory
• Proficiency in French (oral) is desirable

Education

• A university degree or equivalent professional experience

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Working Hours and Policy

• On-Site, according to NSPA flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:00 – 19:00) and Friday (07:00 – 14:00).
• Public Holidays of Luxembourg will be applicable

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally: Versailles (FRA), Papa (HUN), Taranto (ITA), Eindhoven (NL) and Cologne (GE).

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations.

The agency's responsibilities include:

• Procurement
  • Managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services.
• Logistics
  • Offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed.
• Maintenance
  • Providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness, and extending the lifespan of assets.
• Project Management
  • Overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities.

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability.

The program

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) requires Project Support and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) consultancy services for implementing, operating and maintaining complex eBusiness solutions integrated in the NSPA environment, using the latest web technologies, Relational and non-Relational Databases, integration techniques and standards (synchronous and asynchrounous interfaces), cyber security layers and concepts.

Role Background

The scope of the role involves implementation, operations, and maintenance of complex e-Business solutions based on Microsoft .NET technologies, relational and non-relational databases and the latest development frameworks and libraries available for web-based solutions.

 Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and customize solutions on Microsoft SharePoint 2016/2019.
• Integrate data from diverse sources like Microsoft SQL Server, SAP, and APIs into SharePoint solutions.
• Utilize the Microsoft Office programming model to extend functionality and integrate Office applications.
• Implement secure and optimized code following best practices, ensuring performance and scalability.
• Collaborate using version control systems like Git and apply various application architectures such as MVC and microservices for scalable solutions.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Proven experience of at least 3 years in developing solutions on Microsoft SharePoint 2016/2019.
• Experience and skills in integrating different data sources: Microsoft SQL Server, SAP, APIs, etc.
• Proven skills with the Microsoft Office programming model.
• Proficiency in .NET frameworks and C#
• Experience with various application architectures: MVC, microservices, etc.
• Experience with Angular and React.
• Good knowledge of SQL and proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in writing secure code, maintaining optimization and efficiency.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to explain issues at different levels of the hierarchy.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and technical documentation.

 Language

• Proficiency in English, written and oral, equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Working Policy

• On-Site

Contract Duration

• 3 years with 2 one year extensions

 Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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 Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is a key agency within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) focused on providing comprehensive logistics, procurement, and support services to NATO member countries, partners, and other customers. The NSPA facilitates the collective acquisition and management of goods and services, ranging from military equipment to general supplies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO operations. 

The agency's responsibilities include: 

• Procurement: managing the acquisition of a wide range of goods and services, including military equipment, supplies, and support services. 
• Logistics: offering logistics support such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution to ensure that NATO forces have the necessary resources when and where they are needed. 
• Maintenance: providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment, ensuring operational readiness and extending the lifespan of assets. 
• Project Management: overseeing and implementing various projects, including infrastructure development and other support activities. 

The NSPA operates under the direction of the NATO Support and Procurement Organization (NSPO), which sets the strategic goals and policies for the agency. By centralizing and standardizing procurement and logistics services, the NSPA helps NATO members achieve cost savings, improved interoperability, and enhanced operational capability. 

The program

The NSPA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services are relying on three underlying infrastructures:

Network

• Local Area Networks (LANs) to allow NSPA users to reachback ICT systems located in the NSPA datacenters.
• Wide Area Networks (WANs) to allow NSPA remote offices and mobile users to securely reach back the NSPA datacenters located in Luxembourg
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) to securely interconnect NSPA datacenters and Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) located in Luxemourg.

Unified Communication (UC)

• Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems,
• Telephony systems composed of PBX, voice gateways, deskphones, softphones, mobile phones and smartphones.
• Interfaces with other communication services such as voice mail, instant messaging, collaboration (e.g. MS SKYPE).
• Federation with other NATO voice and video services.
• Public Announcement Systems (PAS) and Massive SMS notification systems alarms

Datacenters (DC)

• 2 Tier 4 datacenters externalized in Betzdorf and Bettembourg (LUX)
• 1 datacenter in Capellen (LUX)
• Smaller datacenters in Papa (HUN), Taranto (SOC) and Eindhoven (NL)
• Outside Cabling Plants (OCPs) in Capellen

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Day-to-day Operation and Maintenance (O&M) type of consultancy services for network, Unified Communication (UC) and datacenter (DC) and support for projects related to specific network, UC and DC related projects.

Essential Skills and Experience 

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of various networking environment operating systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft UC technologies such as Skype and MS Teams
• Able to coordinate third-party maintenance for Unified Communications equipment
• Experience with troubleshooting Unified Communications, Network and application performance with performance monitoring tools

Product Qualifications

• Cisco Communications Manager
• Cisco Unity
• Cisco VCS
• Cisco TMS
• Cisco Expressway
• Cisco ISDN Gateway
• Cisco Presence
• Cisco Webex cloud
• Informacast Public Announcement Systems
• Cisco/Tandberg Video endpoints
• Cisco codecs
• Cisco MCU
• Microsoft Skype

Competencies

• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Superior client facing skills
• Ability to work on a flexible basis
• Ability to perform some travel across European NATO sites

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Unified Communications (voice and videoconferencing) specifically operational support is mandatory.
• 3 years’ experience with Daily Unified Communications, network and systems operational and support activities
• 2 years' years’ experience in an Senior Unified Communications Engineer role, implementing and supporting Unified Communications infrastructures
• 2 years’ experience with Cisco Unified Communications design.

NATO Experience

• 2 years minimum experience with NATO organization, NATO IT infrastructure's (network, unified communication and security) and NATO IT related policies is desirable.

Professional Certifications

Any of the following certifications:

• CCT Routing and Switching
• CCNA Routing and Switching
• CCNA Wireless
• DEVNET
• CCNP ENCOR
• 300-620 DCACI
• SD WAN
• CCNP Routing and Switching
• CCNP Voice
• CLCOR 350-801
• CCIE Routing and Switching
• CCIE Service Provider
• 1 Mobile Iron (Support Specialist Fundamental 8.5 + Intermediate 7.5 + Design and Deployment 7.5 + Core Deployment & Admin Fundamentals 9.1)
• MS AZ900
• F5 L101
• F5 L201, L303, L304
• INFOBLOX CDAT

Languages

• Proficiency in English (oral and written), equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher, is mandatory
• Proficiency in French is (oral) is desirable

Education

• A university degree or equivalent professional experience

Working Location

• Capellen, Luxembourg

Working Hours and Policy

• On-Site, according to NSPA flexible working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:00 – 19:00) and Friday (07:00 – 14:00)
• Public Holidays of Luxembourg will be applicable

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites may be required occasionally: Versailles (FRA), Papa (HUN), Taranto (ITA), Eindhoven (NL) and Cologne (GE).

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance