At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the validation of operational readiness for NATO's communication systems.
- Company: Join Spektrum, supporting NATO and global defence with cutting-edge technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Onsite role in Northwood, Great Britain, with potential travel to NATO sites.
- Why this job: Make a difference in global security while working with advanced tech and a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in IT project management, with relevant certifications and strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
The NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.
Role Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate overall system service delivery integration of the FLAGCIS maritime deployable communication & information system modules.
- Validate system technical criteria during milestone phases to ensure the system is brought to a state of operational readiness.
- Modify and communicate system integration timeline changes to key stakeholders.
- Support each assigned technical lead for integration milestones with planning and execution of each event.
- Publish a System Operational Readiness Status document for signature by the CSU Commander (NCIA) and the Operational User (MARCOM HQ N6) before the final Phase of Operational validation.
- Support coordination of infrastructure and CIS connectivity works to upgrade FLAGCIS facilities.
- Monitor, record and report progress of validation of system technical criteria achievement while recording observations and exceptions, and propose viable plans to achieve criteria.
- Provide advice to key stakeholders including NCIA Service Level and Service Delivery Managers, Service owners, Commander CSU, Branch Heads, Principal Technicians, MARCOM HQ personnel, and AIRBUS technicians.
- Assist in the production, validation and refinement of system documentation, operating procedures, maintenance plans, technical schematics, checklists, and operator/technical manuals.
Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications
- Minimum 7 years of relevant hands-on experience in IT project management.
- Formal and current Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).
- Formal and current ITIL Foundations certification.
- Expert knowledge of the MSOffice suite.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies or related discipline.
- Experience coordinating CIS operational readiness planning, execution and validation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Server Technologies, Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
- Knowledge and experience in virtualization technologies, including VMWare.
- Knowledge and experience with military-grade cryptographic technologies.
- Knowledge of the SDE process (e.g., Ansible playbooks) is desirable.
- Knowledge of networking and digital communication service technologies.
- Knowledge of NATO Maritime software applications such as NIRIS, MCCIS, ICC, EDMS, JCHAT, NCOP and ARCGIS.
- Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation and user guides.
- Effective oral and written English communication skills.
- Customer focus with strong quality standards and systematic work approach.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technologies or related discipline (desirable).
Working Location
Northwood, Great Britain
Working Policy
Onsite
Travel
Some travel to other NATO sites may be required.
Security Clearance
Valid national or NATO Secret personal security clearance.
Operational Readiness Validation Manager in Northwood employer: Spektrum
Spektrum is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Northwood, Great Britain, where employees contribute to critical NATO operations. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities and the chance to work alongside leading experts in the aerospace and defence sectors. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and engagement, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful careers in support of global security.
