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Deadline Date: Thursday 5 June 2025 Requirement: Principal Technician (Digital Communication Services) Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE Full Time On-Site: Yes Time On-Site: 100% Total Scope of the request (hours): 418 Required Start Date: 14 July 2025 End Contract Date: 31 December 2025 Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET Duties and Role: Systems design Follows standard approaches and established design patterns to create new designs for simple systems or system components. Identifies and resolves minor design issues. Identifies alternative design options and seeks guidance when deviating from established design patterns. Network design Specifies the technical configurations and components required for a small network or a network segment in a more complex infrastructure. Follows organisational architectures and standards. Systems integration and build Defines the software modules needed for an integration build and produces a build definition for each generation of the software. Accepts completed software modules, ensuring that they meet defined criteria. Produces software builds from software source code for loading onto target hardware. Configures the hardware and software environment as required by the system being integrated. Produces integration test specifications, conducts tests and records and reports on outcomes. Diagnoses faults and records and reports on the results of tests. Produces system integration reports. Network support Maintains the network support process and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures. Ensures network configurations are applied to meet operational requirements in line with agreed procedures. Uses network management software and tools to investigate and diagnose network problems, collect performance statistics and create reports. Additional duties for this post: Be responsible for implementing, and maintaining network routing infrastructure. Their duties typically include: Network Design & Implementation – Plan, configure, and deploy routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS). LA/WAN Optimization – Optimize routing tables and traffic flow for performance and redundancy. Troubleshooting & Support – Diagnose and resolve routing issues, including latency, congestion, and failures. Security & Compliance – Implement route filtering, prefix lists, and security policies to prevent unauthorized access. Capacity Planning – Monitor network usage and plan for scalability and growth. Documentation & Reporting – Maintain network diagrams, change logs, and incident reports. Collaboration – Work with other teams (e.g., security, data centre, cloud) to ensure seamless connectivity. Software & Firmware Management – Upgrade and patch routers to maintain security and stability. Testing & Lab Work – Conduct network simulations and testing before deploying changes. On-Call Support – Be available on a rotating basis for after-hours network incidents and escalations. Enterprise Security Operations Center Rotation – Take assigned shifts in the ESOC to monitor and manage network operations in real-time. Skill, Knowledge & Experience: The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance Hands-on experience with the designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network architecture for large organizations. Practical experience configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements. CCNA Routing and Switching or similar training/certification. At least 2 years practical experience with the designing, implementing, and maintaining the core network architecture for large organizations. Good practical experience configuring, troubleshooting and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements. Knowledge and experience of the following domains: Routing and Protocol Expertise: Proficiency in dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and traffic engineering techniques, with a strong foundation in IPv4/IPv6 networking. MPLS, IPv6, Segment Routing, QoS. SD-WAN and Network Virtualization: Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and optimizing SD-WAN solutions for modern enterprise environments. Software Defined (SDx) (e.g. SDN, SD-WAN, SDDC, SASE) Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Troubleshooting and Automation: Advanced troubleshooting skills combined with knowledge of network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) for efficient configuration and monitoring. Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT. Cisco or other network manufacturer certifications are welcome. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good analytical skills and problem-solving attitude. #J-18808-Ljbffr EMW

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