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Operations Manager - Manufacturing

The role of Operations Manager is to support the Divisional Manager in Leading & Managing the Division, and:

• Deliver the highest standards of safety, quality and service in accordance with the company policies and divisional objectives.
• Contribute to ensuring all KPI’s, Sales, Margin and Cost targets are achieved.
• Contribute to Developing, Implementing & Maintaining our precision manufacturing capability in-line with the overall strategy and objectives of the company.
• To deputise for the Divisional Manager when required.

Specific responsibilities are detailed in the section below. Due to the nature of the role these may change over time dependent on department and company priorities.

Responsibilities of the Role

Leadership

• Actively promote HSEQ standards and compliance.
• Demonstrate Company core values.
• Contribute to developing the strategy for continued profitable growth of the division.
• Contribute to developing the culture and focus needed, both onsite and in influencing across the  Group, to ensure the division and company achieve their overall goals to drive business growth.
• Collaborate and communicate clearly with colleagues locally and throughout the organisation to ensure effective transfer of best practices, including promotion of “best in class” working practices.
• Deputise for the Divisional Manager as required to ensure continuity of leadership and standards.

Operations

• Responsible for providing leadership and direction to direct reports to ensure achievement of the Division’s goals.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the company’s HSE, Quality and HR management processes and systems in all work undertaken.
• Lead and participate in strategy reviews, internal and external operational audits, budgeting and inventory management processes
• Ensure that the work is produced and delivered through processes which are capable, clearly specified and consistently controlled in conjunction with the Company’s Quality Procedures and customer specifications.
• Conduct regular reviews of the effectiveness of the division’s processes and implement actions regarding key areas for growth and improvement of services.
• Provide regular and comprehensive reports to Divisional Manager on the status of the division and key indicators with appropriate benchmarks drawn from external sources.
• Ensure that future requirements are planned at a detailed level within the division to meet business needs, instigating recruitment and training as appropriate.
• Support growth in sales of manufactured products.
• Ensure work is planned and scheduled to meet customer demand and delivery dates are communicated and adhered too

Team Management

• Responsible for the overall management, competency and personal development of employees within the sphere of control.
• To take responsibility for the day to day management of assigned personnel including carrying out performance reviews, objective setting; training and development needs; performance management; discipline and grievance handling, in line with the HR policies, procedures and processes..
• To promote and encourage a team working environment and a culture in line with the Company’s Core Values.

Qualifications - Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering) or equivalent vocational experience

Qualifications - Desirable

• Formal Leadership and/or Management Qualification

Experience

• Strong experience at management level in a manufacturing business.
• A demonstrable and strong track record of achievement.
• Senior level management experience with P&L responsibility/understanding.
• Demonstrable focus on internal and external customer needs.
• Great leadership qualities and characteristics with the means to ensure the achievement of the stated purpose and overall responsibilities
• Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams and build rapport with other managers within Hydrasun and key strategic suppliers and customers. Maintain the external relationships consistent with the goals, philosophies and core values of the Company.
• A good understanding of, and ideally experience within operational and project management areas, in the context of defining, implementing and executing improvement strategies and plans and the achievement of associated initiatives and objectives.

Skills and Behaviours

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across all disciplines, both verbally and in writing
• Strong focus and ability in relation to prioritisation of tasks and allocation of resources
• Excellent organisational ability
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire individuals to achieve their full potential
• Proven leadership and management ability
• Ability to network effectively within various industry sectors
• Strong commercial / strategic focus with the ability to see the “big picture”
• Ability to keep up to date and informed on key industry tends and developments
• Strong Customer Focus
• Tenacity / Resilience and Determination
• High level of Integrity
• Able to conduct clear, concise and effective presentations
• Ability to negotiate effectively

The Company

 The Company is a leading international provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control products to many different sectors worldwide.

Core principles of engagement, accountability, communication and teamwork are cornerstones of the culture, The right results stem from the right behaviours. Their people are empowered to make change happen. For the benefit of  customers,  industry,  clean energy future.
Based in Aberdeen, Scotland with operations throughout the UK and a presence in strategic locations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the USA and South America.

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Date Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:13:33 +0000

Prison Officer

A Career as a Prison Custody Officer at HMP Millsike
Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a career with purpose, challenge and the opportunity to change lives?

At HMP Millsike, our Prison Custody Officers (PCOs) play a vital role in creating a safe, respectful and rehabilitative environment where individuals are supported to make positive changes in their lives.

This is far more than a security role. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to influence behaviour, support rehabilitation and contribute to a safer community.

No two days are ever the same. The role can be challenging, rewarding and incredibly meaningful, offering the chance to make a genuine difference whilst developing valuable skills and building a long-term career.

Why Join HMP Millsike?

HMP Millsike is one of the UK's newest prisons, designed with rehabilitation, wellbeing and reducing reoffending at its heart.
As part of Mitie Care & Custody, we're building a diverse team of people who bring empathy, professionalism, resilience and strong communication skills to work every day.

We're not looking for people with prison experience. We're looking for people with the right values and attitude.

Many of our colleagues have previously worked in:

• Retail
• Customer service
• Healthcare
• Social care
• Hospitality
• Education
• The Armed Forces
• Security
• Transport and logistics
• Administrative roles

Your life experience could make you an excellent Prison Custody Officer.

What Makes a Great Prison Custody Officer?

Successful Prison Custody Officers come from all walks of life, but they often share similar qualities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and determination
• Empathy and compassion
• Integrity and professionalism
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Confidence to challenge inappropriate behaviour
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• A commitment to fairness, inclusion and teamwork

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems and making a positive impact, this could be the career you've been looking for.

What Does the Role Involve?

As a Prison Custody Officer, you'll play an important part in maintaining safety, supporting rehabilitation and helping people work towards a better future.

Your responsibilities may include:

Keeping People Safe

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff and visitors
• Conducting welfare and security checks
• Supervising prisoner movements and daily activities
• Responding professionally to incidents and emergencies

Supporting Rehabilitation

• Building positive professional relationships with prisoners
• Encouraging positive behaviour and challenging poor behaviour appropriately
• Supporting individuals through difficult situations
• Helping prisoners engage with education, work and rehabilitation programmes

Working as Part of a Team

• Working alongside healthcare teams, education providers and partner agencies
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Promoting safer custody and reducing violence within the prison
• Supporting the smooth delivery of the daily prison regime

One thing often surprises candidates: the role is much more about people than they expect.

Whilst security is a fundamental part of the role, much of your day will involve communication, problem-solving, relationship building and supporting positive change.

What Are the Challenges?

Prison environments can be demanding and unpredictable.
You may encounter challenging behaviour, difficult conversations or situations that require you to think quickly and remain calm under pressure.

However, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. You will be supported by experienced colleagues, managers and trainers who want you to succeed.

What Are the Rewards?

Many of our Prison Custody Officers tell us the most rewarding part of the role is seeing the positive impact they have on people's lives.

You may help someone:

• Build confidence
• Engage with education
• Develop skills for employment
• Reconnect with family
• Make better choices for the future

Those moments matter, and they can have a lasting impact on both individuals and the wider community.

Full Training Provided

No previous prison experience is required.
If successful, you'll complete our fully-funded 9-week Initial Training Course (ITC) at HMP Millsike, designed to provide the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the role.

Your Training Includes

7 Weeks Classroom-Based Learning

Covering key topics such as:

• First Aid at Work
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Restorative Practice
• Conflict Management
• Control and Restraint Training

2 Weeks Practical Shadowing

You'll work alongside experienced Prison Custody Officers, gaining valuable insight into daily prison operations and building confidence in a real operational environment.

Following training, you'll continue learning and developing with support from experienced colleagues and managers.

What You'll Receive

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people.
As a Prison Custody Officer at HMP Millsike, you'll benefit from:

• Salary of £37,818.90
• 42 hours per week
• Comprehensive paid training programme
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Health and wellbeing support services
• Free onsite parking, including EV charging points
• Free access to onsite gym facilities
• Free meal during shifts from our subsidised canteen
• Blue Light Discount Card eligibility
• Access to Mitie's MiDeals discount platform
• Salary Finance financial wellbeing support
• Flexible benefits through the Choices platform
• Recognition through the Mitie Stars reward programme

Could This Be Your Next Career?

Starting a new career can feel daunting, especially if you've never considered working within a prison before.

At HMP Millsike, we are looking for people with potential, not necessarily people with previous prison experience.

If you're resilient, professional, compassionate and looking for a career where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Mitie at HMP Millsike and help shape futures, support rehabilitation and create safer communities.

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Date Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:27:53 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:21:29 +0000

Women in Engineering

Women in Engineering – Careers

Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here.

 

From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that our Clients products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike.

Our Client values women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across their business and  industry.

A European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work they do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms.

• Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.

• Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products’ lifecycles. 

• Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence.

 

Core Engineering Domains:

• Systems Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Algorithms

• Simulation and Modelling

• Mechanical Engineering

• Hardware Engineering

• Supportability / ILS Engineering

Reach out with your CV and we will support you in finding opportunities within their company.

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:17:10 +0000

Systems Engineer

Our Client is a leading defence organisation.  They are proud of the role they play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. They partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary/Level: Up to 50K depending on experience.

What they can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Possible relocation available
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern:

Where possible, they will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

The Opportunity:

Discover a world of innovation….we are currently looking for a Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) System Engineer who is passionate about technology and eager to be a part of delivering cutting-edge radio-frequency sub-systems for various platforms, including land, sea, and air within a complex weapon systems environment.

As a PDLT System Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary team across the whole systems engineering integration and development. Your role will be diverse, exciting, and rewarding, involving:

• Requirement analysis, validation, and verification as part of the system engineering activities.
• Ensuring product delivery (hardware and software), and managing build standard certification.
• Utilising IBM DOORS and applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques with IBM Rhapsody for the specification of updates to PDLT design, requirements, and test cases. (Don't worry, they've got you covered with training and development support).
• Creating and reviewing engineering documentation.
• Supporting various datalink terminal and network communication programmes at different stages of maturity.
• Collaborating with project managers/planners for updating plans and forecasting spend/labour.
• Leading work packages within a small team, giving you a clear path and opportunities for career progression.

What we’re looking for from you:

• A strong understanding of the system engineering process (including system specification, system integration, and test and qualification).
• Proven experience in product delivery and hardware and software configuration management.
• Ability to lead and coordinate across multiple functional domains such as software, hardware, modelling, and test.
• Proactive approach, eagerness to learn new tools and processes, and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to support export, new business, and research activities when required.
• Outstanding communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player approach and positive collaborative behaviours.
• An Engineering degree or equivalent.

Desirable:

• An understanding of System Engineering Process (including System Specification, System Test and Integration, Requirement Management).
• Experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and UML, preferably with Rhapsody.
• Prior experience in the Defence domain.

"Sounds like the role for you? Apply now for this great opportunity to join an exciting project!".

The Business:

They respect new perspectives and experiences, and they value our collaborative ways of working. They are committed to growing and supporting diversity in the workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:17:54 +0000

Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor

The role

As an Apprenticeship Support Coach, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be a vital part of maintaining learner progression, engagement, and achievement.    Day-to-day, you will play a critical role in coaching and motivating learners who are off-track or temporarily without an assigned coach. You will also:

 

• Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence or increased demand.
• Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions
• Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
• Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation
• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learner workshops to support learner progression.

 

 

This role is full time working 37 hours per week. The Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor role is fully remote and requires the successful candidate to deliver support across a range of sites in North Yorkshire and the North East, including but not limited to Catterick, Newcastle upon Tyne, York, Ripon and Thirsk.

 

Essential experience of the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Considerable experience as a qualified assessor
• Considerable experience in an appropriate industry environment
• Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

 

 Qualifications for the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Maths and English – GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Vehicle Mechanic Level 3 Qualification - (minimum of level 3)

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (EDBS) security clearance for this role.

Apply with your CV and we can arrange a call to discuss your skills for this role.

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:15:13 +0000

Armourer Trainer

The role

As an Armourer Trainer,  you'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver military apprentice courses to Army students, providing them with the knowledge to ensure that they will be successful in their chosen trade.

 

Day-to-day, your role will involve carrying out engineering work on Army Weapons, which will include stripping, assembling, and diagnosing faults, as well as maintenance of weapons. Secondly, you will receive Teacher Training and will gain a Level 4 teaching certification. Once qualified, you will support with the delivery of theory training course modules and practical training in the maintenance, repair, and modification of weapons, including:

• Creation of written examination, progress test papers and practical assessment/examination scenarios 
• Ensuring student development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline, and training interventions
• Ensuring all supporting documentation is updated and maintained.
• Application of Subject Matter Knowledge and Guidance to help develop teaching materials and support the course design process. 
• Focus on Health and Safety and work in line with all policies and standard operating procedures.
• Supervision of students and maintaining classroom control

 

This role is full time and based onsite at MOD Lyneham.

 

Essential experience of the Armourer Trainer:

• Would suit those with Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Armourer, Navy Weapons Engineer or RAF or Police
• Armourer experience.
• Good craft and technical skills
• Knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate and encourage others with empathy and patience.

 

Qualifications for the Armourer Trainer:

• Level 3 Engineering qualification OR significant experience with Weapons / Armaments
• Willing and able to study for Teacher Training certification Level 4, once in post.

 

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:15:30 +0000

Vehicle Technician Trainer

The Role
As a Vehicle Technician Trainer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver technical courses to military students of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). 

 

The Army boasts many types of vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics; the technical training our students receive at REME gives them the knowledge and confidence to tackle any engineering problem, enabling them to keep our vehicles on the road - even in extreme conditions. 

 

Day-to-day, you'll be delivering vehicle maintenance / technical training in line with curriculum requirements:

 

• Preparing and delivering instruction on course modules, including lesson plans, training aids, workbooks and trainee handouts
• Carrying out the assessment of trainees, to include creation of written examinations and practical assessments
• Setting and marking of coursework/homework; marking exam papers and invigilating at examinations/assessments
• Ensuring student development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions
• Ensuring all records and supporting documentation are updated, maintained and filed correctly,
• Focusing on Health and Safety and maintaining a safe working environment at all times

 

This role is full-time and based on-site at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Technician Trainer:

• Vehicle Technician background
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate and encourage others with empathy and patience
• Knowledge of a military environment and equipment (desirable)
• Knowledge of the REME trade structure and operational requirements (desirable)
• Knowledge of JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Equipment Solutions)  (desirable) 

 

Qualifications for the Vehicle Technician Trainer:
A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Provided you can show the required level of technical experience and willingness to learn, then full training and funding will be provided to gain Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training during the probation period.

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:13:13 +0000

Weapons Engineering Instructor

The role
As a Weapons Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering world-class training to Royal Navy personnel. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and make a real impact on national defence. You’ll help ensure our armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

 
Day-to-day you’ll be:
•    Delivering classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines
•    Providing subject matter expertise to support training design and review
•    Supporting governance through reporting, documentation, and assurance
•    Liaising with stakeholders and acting as a technical point of contact for training queries
•    Maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
 

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00), totalling 37 hours per week. 

 

Essential experience of the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems 
•    Experience in Weapons Handling operations 

 

Qualifications for the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Qualified Weapons System Board – Competent User Level 3 (CU3) certification

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

 

What they offer 

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK  employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
   

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Date Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:12:48 +0000

SOC Design Analyst

The SOC Design Analyst will support the development and refinement of HMRC's future Security Operations Centre (SOC) Operating Model. Working with SOC SMEs, operational teams and project stakeholders, the role will help define SOC strategic requirements, operating model components, governance arrangements and future-state processes that will shape the evolution of SOC services and capabilities.

Key Objectives

• Support the development of SOC strategic planning artefacts, operating model deliverables and supporting documentation.
• Gather, analyse and document business, operational and security requirements that inform future SOC design.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to capture requirements and support operating model development.
• Document future-state processes, roles, responsibilities and governance arrangements.
• Identify and manage risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies associated with SOC transformation and design activities.
• Support the development of policies, standards and service definitions required to underpin future SOC capabilities.
• Ensure alignment between SOC operating model activities and wider security transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the definition of future SOC capabilities, organisational structures and ways of working.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of and experience with Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions and operating models.
• Experience in business analysis, service design, operating model development or organisational transformation.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Experience documenting processes, procedures, governance models and operational requirements.
• Ability to work across business and technical teams to translate requirements into strategic and operational design outputs.

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Date Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:34 +0000

Infrastructure Engineer DV Cleared

DV Cleared

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters, building secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions.

We’re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical challenges and want their work to have real operational impact.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.

 

 Your work may include:

• Maintain, improve, and secure multi-classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments.
• Work with IT infrastructure colleagues to improve capabilities, internally and across its projects.
• Provide Infrastructure support to public cloud SaaS offerings (Office 365) as well as project-based systems (public, private and hybrid clouds) in implementation and support lifecycles.
• Perform maintenance tasks on the infrastructure through change control.
• Assist with monitoring and management of and project-based ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts.
• Triage monitoring alerts and perform appropriate action.
• Maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments.
• Ensure all platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and security policy.
• Quickly and accurately assess impact of incidents, initiate return to service and ensure follow up actions are completed.
• Identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance.
• Maintain cutting edge knowledge and skills in the design and build of secure public, private, and hybrid cloud and network technologies.
• Develop personal knowledge through study/research toward vocational certifications in relevant technologies/vendors.
• Advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects.
• Cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for the team and wider organisation.
• Support the team in winning business.

 

What We’re Looking For

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:

 

• Team Player
• Windows Server 2016+ administration.
• RedHat Openshift
• Linux (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu)
• EUD provisioning (Autopilot), maintenance, patching and hardening.
• SSO – concepts and operation.
• Understanding of working in protectively marked environments.
• VMware
• Azure
• Networking
• Automation (scripting ansible/powershell)
• Kubernetes administration e.g. VMware TKGI
• VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF.
• Azure/Microsoft 365 administration.
• DevSecOps Tooling
• Elastic
• Nessus
• Application Packaging
• HashiCorp Terraform
• HashiCorp Vault
• Experience working in Agile sprints

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.

 

The Company

Our Client is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. They focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help  customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.  The team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.

 

Why Join

Their culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity.  They are a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, they turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time, with ambitious plans for growth. They are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on the journey.

 

They offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.

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Date Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:58 +0000

Visiting Scientist Programme

** Applications are currently being accepted and will be considered on a monthly basis for existing project requirements **

1. POST CONTEXT

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an established world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.

The CMRE Visiting Scientist Programme is designed to support the Research Division (RD) and the Engineering and Information Technology Division (EITD) in developing their programme of work. The Programme offers the best and brightest scientists from NATO nations the opportunity to participate in a dynamic, scientific team, conducting research on subjects of interest to both the scientist and to NATO. Visiting scientists will have access to CMRE equipment, facilities, and data, and will gain practical experience through collaboration with CMRE scientists and engineers.

Applications are currently being accepted and will be periodically considered for existing project requirements.

Successful candidates will contribute to CMRE's core competencies and current projects. CMRE's core competencies include:

• Underwater acoustics
• Underwater Robotics
• Seismic acoustic
• Sensors and signal processing
• Ocean observation and prediction
• Operations research of complex systems
• Remote sensing and adaptive sampling
• Underwater communication engineering
• Ocean and marine engineering
• Unmanned underwater and aerial vehicles (sensors, payloads, platforms)
• Information theory
• Cognitive science
• Autonomy and collective intelligence
• AI
• Climate change and Security
• Compact fuel cell power modules (robots and drones)
• Virtual reality
• Data exploitation
• Quantum Technology
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• System Administration
• Cloud computing
• Networking
• Modelling and Simulation
• IT support/Helpdesk

Current research programmes based on these competencies include autonomous mine countermeasures, cooperative anti-submarine warfare, data and environmental knowledge and operational effectiveness, and maritime security. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the technical content of the Centre's current research efforts, and tailor their applications accordingly.

2. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To apply for the Visiting Scientist Programme you must fulfil below criteria on the date of your application:

• Ph.D. and possess at least 7 years' post Ph.D. work experience in the field

or

• Master's Degree in a related field - and at least 10 years' experience after the Master's degree
• English SLP 3333

Notes to Applicants

• Visiting Scientists fall within the category of Consultants and chapter XVI of NATO CPRs regulates them.
• Visiting Scientists' assignments will last a minimum of 90 consecutive days and may be extended by one further period not exceeding 90 days. On a case-by-case basis, assignments shorter than 3 months may be accepted.
• Visiting Scientists will receive paid travel to and from their place of residence to the CMRE in accordance with NATO travel rules, unless the assignment is less than 30 consecutive calendar days.
• Visiting Scientists are reminded that it is their responsibility to investigate with their appropriate Authorities in their home country whether a VISA is required for them to work in Italy and for their family members to join them in Italy. The related costs will not be covered by CMRE.
• Visiting Scientists' salaries are not exempted from taxation , therefore, they are responsible to declare their salaries received from CMRE to the appropriate Fiscal Authorities, as required by legislation.
• Visiting Scientist are not automatically insured for accidents (to include accidents on duty), health problems or other risks, therefore, insurance coverage is mandatory. They need to provide evidence of insurance coverage for illness, accidents and accidents on duty for the whole period at CMRE.
• Visiting Scientists will be required to sign a statement understanding that all proprietary rights in any work carried out under the VRP shall be vested in the organisation. They will also be required to participate in a security briefing upon arrival.

Application procedure

• Applicants should submit their applications through NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP) and they may propose their own topic of research for consideration when aligning candidate interests with CMRE project requirements.
• Application is limited to nationals of NATO member states: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, Türkiye, United Kingdom and United States.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old to be considered for the Visiting Researcher Programme. On a case-by-case basis, participation to the VS may require the researcher to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance certificate or interim clearance issued by the national authorities of the researcher's country of origin prior to arrival.

Our recruitment process

• Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.
• Applications for this vacancy (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas - stating the highest level of education - and a CV) must be submitted using the E-recruitment system - NTAP.
• When submitting your application, please note that you are applying for a candidate pool, and not for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application from the system. This being an open call for applications, you should not expect to receive any feedback on your candidature, unless selected for an interview for a specific assignment.
• The selection process will be based on CV screening and remote interview with the subject matter expert. The final decision on the appointment of the selected Visiting Scientist will stay with CMRE Director.

Additional information

• CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.
• Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
• Visiting Scientists will be invited to a dedicated community of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professionals in the Science and Technology Organization (STO), whose main goal is to inform STO's efforts and widen the NATO scientific knowledge base, with personal and community growth as main objectives.

NOTE:

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection process, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO's sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

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Date Posted: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Temporary Staff (DIANA)

The Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is NATO's newest body. From across the Alliance, DIANA will bring together innovators and operational end users to foster a transatlantic ecosystem supporting dual-use ground-breaking innovation in deep technologies.

DIANA is an independent NATO body comprised of an Allied Board of Directors and an executive management team - the DIANA Executive (DX). Operating out of regional offices in Europe and in North America, the DX will conduct DIANA's mission: accelerating deep tech, dual-use solutions to critical transatlantic challenges in defence and security. The DX will use Challenge Programmes in line with a published Strategic Direction, as the primary vehicle to accomplish this mission. DIANA is a dynamic, agile and hybrid workplace, which strives for innovation, diversity, and excellence. In order to achieve these aims, DIANA is committed to providing our people with an environment that is positive, inclusive, and collaborative.

DIANA is looking for applicants to fill temporary positions that arise occasionally within the DIANA Executive in London, UK; DIANA Regional Hub in Tallinn, Estonia or DIANA Regional Office for North America, in Halifax, Canada.

Are you a national of a NATO member state with expertise in areas such as innovation, project management, contracting and procurement, human resources, project management, IT, finance, legal affairs, secretarial and administrative support or similar fields?

If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you!

In view of the nature and of the urgency of the temporary positions we are looking to fill, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment on short notice. In practice, this implies either being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for temporary positions if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.


1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

You will have experience in one of the following areas:

• Administrative Support;
• Human Resources;
• Policy Development & Strategic Engagement;
• Project Management;
• Contracting & Procurement;
• Legal Affairs, International Law;
• Data Analysis;
• IT;
• Security & Counter-Intelligence;
• Finance;
• Website & Graphic Design.

2. COMPETENCIES

What We're Looking For:
We seek individuals who demonstrate:

• Jump in and deliver great work together
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Adaptability, accountability and initiative
• A commitment to teamwork and organisational excellence
• Professional integrity and attention to detail
• Commitment to DIANA's mission

3. RECRUITMENT PROCESS

When submitting your application, you are not applying for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.

In the event a request for a temporary assignment arises that fits your profile, you may be contacted for an (online) interview with the hiring manager to assess your motivation, skills and competencies.

It is a condition of employment that before a temporary staff member can be appointed, the Organization must have received a security clearance certificate (minimum NATO Secret) from the government of the country or countries of which they are national.

Important: Inclusion in the Temporary Talent Pool is for consideration purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of employment.

Please attach an updated CV and relevant certifications to your application.

You are responsible for keeping your information up to date by making the appropriate changes (e.g. availability, clearance, etc.) directly in your Taleo application, if and when required. Please do not re-apply if changes occur but edit your application at any time.

Any questions on this subject should be sent to recruitment@diana.nato.int.

4. WHAT WE OFFER

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the newest unit within the most successful alliance in history.
• Excellent private health insurance scheme.
• Flexible working conditions and a smoke-free office in London/ Tallinn/ Halifax.
• Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more.
• Contract: in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, temporary staff may not be employed more than six months for the same assignment. However, if later required, contracts may be extended for another period of up to six months.
• Salary: the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is not exempt from taxation. Temporary personnel are responsible for acquitting themselves of their responsibilities for the payment of taxes.
• Benefits package: temporary staff are covered by a benefits package which consists of pension contributions by the Organization (12% of basic salary), medical and accident benefits (death and invalidity) provided under the NATO Group insurance contract, and paid leave of 2.5 days per month worked. For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits.

NOTE: DIANA will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. DIANA reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at DIANA's sole discretion, and DIANA reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

For more information on DIANA, please visit our website .

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Date Posted: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Temporary staff (NATO HQ)

NATO is looking for applicants to fill temporary positions that arise occasionally at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium.

Are you a national of a NATO member state, with skills in a relevant discipline, and proficiency in English or French (preferably with a good knowledge of the other language)?

Do you have experience in political affairs, public diplomacy, project management, finance, IT, Cyber, legal affairs, translation, HR or administrative support?

Then this might be an opportunity for you!

In view of the nature and of the urgency of the temporary positions we are looking to fill, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment on short notice. In practice, this implies either being in possession of valid NATO security clearance at the time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for temporary positions if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.

1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

You will have experience in one of the following areas:

• Administrative Support
• Legal Affairs
• Finance (budgeting, accounting); Audit
• Procurement & Purchasing
• Logistics (supply chain, warehouse & stock management); Infrastructure and facilities management
• Information Knowledge Management (Data entry/encoding, document management/registry/archives)
• Event & conference management
• Project and Programme Management
• Engineering
• Information Technology (Software, Hardware, Web Programming)
• Human Resources (recruitment, staff services, organisational development)
• Cyber defence / security
• Public Diplomacy (Press and Media, Journalism, Communications); Graphic Design and Printing; Web Design, online editing, social media management
• Linguistic services
• Defence (Defence Planning, Defence Investment)
• Natural sciences (research and analysis)
• Political affairs (drafting policy, diplomacy, public administration)

2. COMPETENCIES:

You will demonstrate:

• Clarity and Accuracy (Checks own work);
• Customer Service Orientation (Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems);
• Empathy (Listens actively);
• Flexibility (Acts with flexibility);
• Initiative (Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation);
• Organizational Awareness (Understands the Organization's structure);
• Teamwork (Expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members).

3. RECRUITMENT PROCESS

When submitting your application, please note that you are applying to a candidate pool, and not for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt from the system of your application.

It is a condition of employment that before a temporary staff member can be appointed, the Organization must have received a security clearance certificate (minimum NATO Secret) from the government of the country or countries of which he/she is a national.

Important:

Note that this process is only to be included in our temporary database, and does not constitute a guarantee of employment.

Please attach an updated CV and relevant certifications to your application.

You are responsible for keeping your information up-to-date by making the appropriate changes (e.g. availability, clearance, etc.) directly in your Taleo application, if and when required! Please do not re-apply if changes occur, but edit your application at any time.

Any questions on this subject should be sent to recruitment@hq.nato.int.

4. WHAT WE OFFER:

• 38 hours per week schedule;
• 2.5 paid days of leave per month;
• Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international community;
• Contract: in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, temporary staff may not be employed more than 6 months for the same assignment. However, if later required, contracts may be extended for another period of up to six months
• Salary: the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is not exempt from taxation [1] . Temporary personnel are responsible for acquitting themselves of their responsibilities for the payment of taxes.
• Benefits package: temporary staff are covered by a benefits package which consists of pension contributions by the Organization (12% of basic salary), medical and accident benefits (death and invalidity) provided under the NATO Group insurance contract, and paid leave of 2.5 days per month worked. For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits;

You will find useful information on our conditions of employment at NATO and other practical details on our website: http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/86784.htm

5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defense and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels is a non-smoking environment.

[1] Subject to bilateral agreements entered into between the NATO body and the Host Country concerned.

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Date Posted: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Visiting Researcher Programme (VRP)

** Applications are currently being accepted and will be considered on a monthly basis for existing project requirements**

1. POST CONTEXT

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), an established world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science & Technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.

The CMRE Visiting Researcher Programme is designed to support the Research Division (RD) and the Engineering and Information Technology Division (EITD) in developing their programme of work. The Programme offers the best and brightest students and university researchers from NATO nations the opportunity to participate in a dynamic, scientific team, conducting research on subjects of interest to both the researcher and to NATO. Researchers will have access to CMRE equipment, facilities, and data, and will gain practical experience through collaboration with CMRE scientists and engineers.

Applications are currently being accepted and will be periodically considered for existing project requirements.

Successful candidates will contribute to CMRE's core competencies and current projects. CMRE's core competencies include:

• Underwater acoustics
• Underwater Robotics
• Seismic acoustic
• Sensors and signal processing
• Ocean observation and prediction
• Operations research of complex systems
• Remote sensing and adaptive sampling
• Underwater communication engineering
• Ocean and marine engineering
• Unmanned underwater and aerial vehicles (sensors, payloads, platforms)
• Information theory
• Cognitive science
• Autonomy and collective intelligence
• AI
• Climate change and Security
• Compact fuel cell power modules (robots and drones)
• Virtual reality
• Data exploitation
• Quantum Technology
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• System Administration
• Cloud computing
• Networking
• Modelling and Simulation
• IT support/Helpdesk

Current research programmes based on these competencies include autonomous mine countermeasures, cooperative anti-submarine warfare, data and environmental knowledge and operational effectiveness, and maritime security. Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the technical content of the Centre's current research efforts, and tailor their applications accordingly.

2. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To apply for the Visiting Researcher Programme you must fulfil below criteria on the date of your application:

• University Degree (Bachelor's or Master's Degree) in a related field.
• English SLP 3333.

Notes to Applicants

• Research Fellows fall within the category of Consultants and chapter XVI of NATO CPRs regulates them.
• Research Fellows' assignments will last a minimum of 90 consecutive days and may be extended by one further period not exceeding 90 days. On a case-by-case basis, assignments shorter than 3 months may be accepted.
• Research Fellows will receive paid travel to and from their place of residence to the CMRE in accordance with NATO travel rules, unless the assignment is less than 30 consecutive calendar days.
• Research Fellows are reminded that it is their responsibility to investigate with their appropriate Authorities in their home country whether a VISA is required for them to work in Italy and for their family members to join them in Italy. The related costs will not be covered by CMRE.
• Research Fellows salaries are not exempted from taxation, therefore, they are responsible to declare their salaries received from CMRE to the appropriate Fiscal Authorities, as required by legislation.
• Research Fellows are not automatically insured for accidents (to include accidents on duty), health problems or other risks, therefore, insurance coverage is mandatory. They need to provide evidence of insurance coverage for illness, accidents and accidents on duty for the whole period at CMRE.
• Research Fellows will be required to sign a statement understanding that all proprietary rights in any work carried out under the VRP shall be vested in the organisation. They will also be required to participate in a security briefing upon arrival.
• Research Fellows' Salary: 3,079.45 (EUR) Monthly.
• If you are an undergraduate, you can apply to the Visiting Researcher Programme as a Research Intern , with the corresponding salary of 1,375.46 (EUR) Monthly.

Application procedure

• Applicants should submit their applications through NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP) and they may propose their own topic of research for consideration when aligning candidate interests with CMRE project requirements.
• Application is limited to nationals of NATO member states: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, Türkiye, United Kingdom and United States.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old to be considered for the Visiting Researcher Programme. On a case-by-case basis, participation to the VRP may require the researcher to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance certificate or interim clearance issued by the national authorities of the researcher's country of origin prior to arrival.

Our recruitment process

• Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries.
• Applications for this vacancy (including the most relevant publications, the diplomas - stating the highest level of education - and a CV) must be submitted using the E-recruitment system - NTAP.
• When submitting your application, please note that you are applying for a candidate pool, and not for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application from the system. This being an open call for applications, you should not expect to receive any feedback on your candidature, unless selected for an interview for a specific assignment.
• The selection process will be based on CV screening and remote interview with the subject matter expert. The final decision on the appointment of the selected Research Fellow will stay with CMRE Director.

Additional information

• CMRE values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. We welcome applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourage women to apply.
• Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.
• Research fellows will be invited to a dedicated community of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professionals in the Science and Technology Organization (STO), whose main goal is to inform STO's efforts and widen the NATO scientific knowledge base, with personal and community growth as main objectives.

NOTE :

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection process, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO's sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

For more information on how to apply:

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Date Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Temporary staff (BICES GROUP EXECUTIVE (BGX))

The BICES Group Executive (BGX), a NATO entity, is the executive body of the BICES Group (BG). The BG exists to enable the sharing and exchange of Intelligence and Information between and amongst the NATO nations, with NATO and with other non-NATO nations and Organizations. The BGX, under the leadership of the Director, is comprised of the following pillars: Intelligence and Enterprise Services (IES) Division, Programmes, Engineering and Maintenance (PEM) Division, Operations and Security Services (OSS) Division and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Cell.

BICES Group Executive (BGX) is looking for applicants to fill temporary positions that arise occasionally at BGX, NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium.

Are you a national of a NATO member state, with skills in a relevant discipline, and proficiency in English (preferably with a good knowledge of the other language)?

Do you have experience in software development/ programming, network administration, systems administration, cybersecurity, intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance, project management, finance, IT, legal affairs, HR or administrative support?

Then this might be an opportunity for you!

In view of the nature and urgency of the temporary positions we are looking to fill, it is important for candidates to be available for temporary employment on short notice. In practice, this implies either being in possession of valid NATO security clearance (minimum NATO Secret) at th e time of application, or having been in possession of such a clearance with the possibility to reactivate it swiftly. We therefore only encourage applications for temporary positions if you are already, or have previously been, in possession of a valid NATO security clearance.

1. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

You will have experience in one of the following areas:

• Administrative Support
• Finance (budgeting, accounting)
• Human Resources
• Project and Programme Management
• Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Software Development/ Programming
• Network administration
• Cybersecurity
• Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance

2. COMPETENCIES:

You will demonstrate:

• Clarity and Accuracy (checks own work);
• Customer Service Orientation (takes personal responsibility for correcting problems);
• Empathy (listens actively);
• Flexibility (acts with flexibility);
• Initiative (is decisive in a time-sensitive situation);
• Organizational Awareness (understands the Organization's structure);
• Teamwork (expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members).

3. RECRUITMENT PROCESS :

When submitting your application, please note that you are applying to a candidate pool, and not for a particular assignment. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt from the system of your application.

It is a condition of employment that before a temporary staff member can be appointed, the Organization must have received a security clearance certificate (minimum NATO Secret) from the government of the country or countries of which he/she is a national.

Important:

Note that this process is only to be included in our temporary database, and does not constitute a guarantee of employment.

Please attach an updated CV and relevant certifications to your application.

You are responsible for keeping your information up-to-date by making the appropriate changes (e.g. availability, clearance, etc.) directly in your Taleo application, if and when required! Please do not re-apply if changes occur, but edit your application at any time.

4. WHAT WE OFFER:

• 38 hours per week schedule;
• 2.5 paid days of leave per month;
• Fulfilling working atmosphere in an international community;
• Contract: in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, temporary staff may not be employed more than 6 months for the same assignment. However, if later required, contracts may be extended for another period of up to six months;
• Salary: the remuneration of temporary personnel will be specified in their contracts. It is not exempt from taxation, however subject to bilateral agreements entered into between the NATO body and the Host Country concerned. Temporary personnel are responsible for acquitting themselves of their responsibilities for the payment of taxes;
• Benefits package: temporary staff are covered by a benefits package which consists of pension contributions by the Organization (12% of basic salary), medical and accident benefits (death and invalidity) provided under the NATO Group insurance contract, and paid leave of 2.5 days per month worked. For staff eligible under NATO rules, there is also a dependent child allowance and coverage for dependent children for medical benefits;

You will find useful information on our conditions of employment at NATO and other practical details on our website: http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/86784.htm

5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels is a non-smoking environment.

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Date Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Procurement Officer (Reserve List)

This requisition will lead to the establishment of a reserve list exclusively for the position of Procurement Officer within NATO IS. Appointments from this list will be made solely based on business needs and the emergence of suitable vacancies.

1. SUMMARY
The Office of Financial Control (OFC) is responsible for the management of financial and budgetary control systems for several NATO entities, primarily the NATO International Staff (IS) and its civil budget. Within the Procurement Service, the Procurement Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement and contractual aspects related to a portfolio of goods and services required for the maintenance and operation of NATO Headquarter, while ensuring the required quality and standards as well as legal compliance and adherence to NATO's financial and procurement regulations.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must:
• possess a university degree in any of the following domains: commerce, trade, purchasing, supply, economics, management, law, business administration or engineering or equivalent;
• have at least 3 years of procurement and contracting experience, preferably, in indirect procurement, or public sectors;
• have significant experience in supplier and proposal evaluation activities and in organising, managing, and leading supplier and proposal evaluation teams;
• have expertise in contemporary strategic sourcing processes;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/ French): V (Advanced") in one; and III (Intermediate") in the other.

The following would be considered an advantage:
• a post-graduate degree in purchasing, contracting, or supply management;
• Level 4 UNDP/CIPS certification or equivalent or a higher level of qualification granted by a national professional association;
• demonstrated experience in using current sourcing and procurement technologies (e.g. Oracle EBS, e-sourcing, e-procurement, contract management systems, etc.).

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Management: Develop an enterprise-wide view and strategy of assigned category. Develop source selection plans, assign organisational resources, and optimise processes to fulfil Organizational goals within relevant constraints and in compliance with regulations. Implement and monitor procurement plans from initiation to conclusion, conduct associated procurement actions, monitor benefit realisation and identify Organizational-wide customer service issues. Store, administer and distribute, in a timely-manner, procurement-related information and documents.

Stakeholder Management: Prepare, manage, and facilitate a wide variety of events and procurement actions with industry and or NATO representatives such as requirements workshops, site-visits, pre-solicitation conferences, bidders' conferences, solicitations, source selection processes, negotiation sessions, and contract performance evaluation meetings.

People Management: Cultivate a motivated environment through guiding, mentoring and supporting assigned staff. Collaboratively resolve conflicts by managing reactions, perceptions and behaviours.

Expertise Development: Develop organisational standards and best practices for professional relationships with internal and external customers. Continuously develop professional procurement skills and/or knowledge of procurement law, policies, regulations, practices and NATO policies and procedures. Research and analyse data, identifying market trends and buying habits, in order to maximise efficiencies. Stay abreast of relevant best practices and the use of professional tools and systems. Assess vendors' financial standing and viability.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Reporting Line: The Procurement Officer reports to the Senior Procurement Officer (Team Leader).
Interactions: The incumbent works closely with colleagues of the Procurement Service, OFC, the Budget Planning and Analysis Section and others across the NATO IS, as well as other NATO entities, and National Delegations. The incumbent interacts with external suppliers on a regular basis and regularly reviews the work of the other staff.

Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports: N/A

5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
• Achievement: works to meet standards.
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Clarity and Accuracy: checks own work.
• Conceptual Thinking: applies learned concepts.
• Customer Service Orientation: takes personal responsibility for correcting problems.
• Empathy: is open to others' perspectives.
• Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Teamwork: solicits inputs and encourages others.

6. CONTRACT

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.

Contract clause applicable:

In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.

The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.

7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment

Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.

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When submitting your application, please ensure that your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and that your CV is correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section.

More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on internet, including but not limited to translation facilities, or generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such tools will be rejected without further consideration, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here .

• JOB DETAILS

Date Posted: Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Buyer (Reserve List)

Pending Budget Approval

This requisition will lead to the establishment of a reserve list exclusively for the position of Buyer within NATO IS. Appointments from this list will be made solely based on business needs and the emergence of suitable vacancies.

1. SUMMARY
The Office of Financial Control (OFC) is responsible for the management of financial and budgetary control systems for several NATO entities, primarily the NATO International Staff (IS) and its civil budget.
Within the Procurement Service, the incumbent is responsible for a wide range of procurement transactions and executes the Procure-to-Pay order processes, as well as the upstream sourcing process from internal end-user intake through tendering and/or direct contract, as applicable. The incumbent is also responsible for the demand intake; correct and timely actions and operational support for their respective category; for troubleshooting supplier delays in executing purchase orders and delivering products and services.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must:
• possess higher secondary education qualification with 4 years post-related experience in procurement services, non-manufacturing, or public sectors, OR
upper vocational training/ post-secondary degree in a discipline relevant for this position with 2 years of experience in procurement services, non-manufacturing, or public sectors;
• have experience as a buyer or procurement associate, preferably in a multinational or International Organisation;
• have experience with the use of standard Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) or SAP/R3 systems;
• demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work with internal customers and external suppliers; and
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French): V (Advanced") in one; and II (Elementary") in the other.

The following would be considered an advantage:
• be at least Level 2 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certified or possession of an equivalent level of qualification granted by a national professional association or academic institution;
• a degree or formal training in one of the following domains: commerce, trade, purchasing, contracting, or supply chain;
• experience with current sourcing and procurement technologies.

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILIES

Financial Management: Be the first person to provide guidance on the procurement process. Ensure that proper financial procedures are followed and that invoices are properly tracked. Follow up on activities to ensure that financial files are correctly processed and maintain records of all financial transactions.

Knowledge Management: Collect, categorise, and track relevant information required for various tasks, projects, and procurement actions. Support the Head of Procurement in documenting and maintaining the related internal control systems and procedures. Execute all procedures for purchases made by Procurement Service.

Stakeholder Management: Negotiate on commercial terms and pricing with suppliers as needed. Liaise with internal clients across International Staff (IS) and NATO Agencies for the clarification of requirements and the coordination and execution of procurement actions. Maintain contacts with external suppliers.

Expertise Development: Provide first-level support for the accounts payable escalations related to payment issues. Proactively develop skills in areas such as planning and organising, the best practices in relevant industrial sectors, general procurement best practices and new technology, NATO official languages and effective communication.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
Reporting Line: The incumbent reports to the Senior Procurement Officer (Team Leader).
Interactions: They work closely with colleagues of the Procurement Service. The incumbent also liaises with internal clients across IS and NATO Agencies. They also liaise with external suppliers when directed.
Direct reports: N/a
Indirect reports: N/a.

5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
• Achievement: works to meet standards.
• Analytical Thinking: sees basic relationships.
• Clarity and Accuracy: checks own work.
• Conceptual Thinking: sees patterns based on life/work experience.
• Customer Service Orientation: takes personal responsibility for correcting problems.
• Empathy: reads non-verbal cues and understands meanings.
• Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Teamwork: co-operates.

6. CONTRACT
Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years' duration; possibility of an indefinite duration contract thereafter.

Contract clause applicable:
In accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations, the successful candidate will receive a definite duration contract of three years, which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.

7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment

Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.

Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.

When submitting your application, please ensure that your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and that your CV is correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section.

More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on internet, including but not limited to translation facilities, or generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such tools will be rejected without further consideration, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here .

• JOB DETAILS

Date Posted: Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Officers, Standards Engineering (3 posts)

** Three positions - subject to budget approval **

The NATO International Staff is launching a joint recruitment process to establish a pool of suitable candidates for three positions that are currently pending budget approval:
• Two positions in the Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments (D2IA) Division: https://www.nato.int/content/dam/nato/webready/documents/hr/2026/hr-d2ia_standards-engineering-final.pdf
• One position in the Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division: https://www.nato.int/content/dam/nato/webready/documents/hr/2026/hr-cdt-standards-engineering-final.pdf

About the Divisions

The Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments (D2IA) Division leads the rapid development and delivery of cutting-edge and interoperable defence capabilities, working with innovation ecosystems and industry across the Alliance to meet NATO's deterrence and defence needs.

The Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division guides all aspects of NATO's cyber defence and digital transformation and coordinates NATO's efforts to counter hybrid actions, including energy security and critical undersea infrastructure. CDT combines civilian and military expertise in strategy, policy, capability development and operational delivery to ensure the Alliance retains decision and combat advantage for deterrence and defence.

Recruitment Process:

Candidates are invited to apply through a single vacancy notice. Applications will be assessed against the common requirements for the role, and a single selection process will be conducted.
Applicants are not applying for a position in a specific division. Instead, following completion of the selection process, successful candidates will be allocated to one of the available positions in either D2IA or CDT, taking into account organizational requirements, the specific needs of each division, and the candidates' profiles, skills and experience.
Please note that all three positions are subject to budget approval. The establishment of the positions and any subsequent appointment will therefore be contingent upon the approval of the relevant budget.

Working Relationships:

The incumbent will work in close cooperation with staff members across both the Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments (D2IA) Division and the Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division. They will also interact with colleagues from other divisions of the International Staff (IS) and the International Military Staff (IMS), members of national delegations, the NATO Standardization Office, the NATO Science & Technology Organization, DIANA, entities within the NATO Command Structure, NATO Agencies, international organisations, industry representatives, and subject-matter experts.

CONTRACT

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.

Contract clause applicable:

In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.

The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.

NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience, candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic, and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post.

Under specific circumstances, serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade, and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts.

USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment

Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.

Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.

When submitting your application, please ensure that your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and that your CV is correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section.

More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on internet, including but not limited to translation facilities, or generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such tools will be rejected without further consideration, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here .

• JOB DETAILS

Date Posted: Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

System Engineer (Project Post)

1. SUMMARY

The BIGES Group Executive (BGX), a NATO entity, is the executive body of the BIGES Group (BG). The BG exists to enable the sharing and exchange of intelligence and information between and amongst NATO nations, with NATO and with other non-NATO nations and organisations. Under the leadership of the Director, BGX is composed of the Intelligence and Enterprise Services (IES) Division, the Programs, Engineering and Maintenance (PEM) Division, the Operations and Security Services (OSS) Division and the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Cell.

The core mission of the PEM Division is to provide the primary expertise to manage the BIGES Programme, develop, improve and manage the lifecycle of IT capabilities, and implement and maintain the IT capabilities. As such, PEM is championing all IT aspects with integrated expert team members from the other BGX Divisions. The PEM Division is directed by the Deputy Director for PEM and is composed of three Branches in direct support of the mission: Programme and Project Management, Engineering and Enterprise Architecture, and Maintenance and Implementation.

The EEA Branch drives BIGES IT coherence and modernisation, and is responsible for leading the planning, definition, maintenance, and governance of BIGES architectural baselines, service coherency, technical designs, standards, and solutions to ensure coherent, secure, and interoperable enterprise capabilities. The Branch drives the development of CIS solutions, based on requirements and modernisation aspects with a view to provide focus of the solution through architectures, develop designs taking specific system requirements into account (e.g. cyber security, operational), support transition of solutions into the system and provide service ownership.

Under the supervision of the EEA Branch Head, the System Engineer supports the integration, testing, validation and transition of software and application services into the BIGES enterprise. The incumbent ensures that changes, updates and new software components are introduced in a controlled and interoperable manner, aligned with PEM technical-governance principles, BIGES architectural standards and NATO software and interoperability requirements. The incumbent performs these activities under the technical guidance of the Principal System Engineer Principal System Engineer and contributes to the implementation of engineering solutions defined by the Engineering and Enterprise Architecture Branch.

The incumbent contributes to PEM capability development and lifecycle processes by performing integration tasks, preparing and maintaining technical documentation, supporting system testing and acceptance activities, validating application behaviours, and coordinating technical actions in support of the Service Owner with the assigned Service Team, IES, OSS, ISR Cell staff, the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and national representatives to maintain operational readiness and service coherence. S/He supports the integration and validation of software and applications so they operate correctly within BIGES and, where applicable, provide interoperability with interconnected systems, like the NATO Enterprise CIS, in accordance with approved architecture and security standards.

Operational travel may be required in accordance with the BG Deployment Policy and national requirements.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Possesses minimum a Bachelor Degree in information technology, computer science or another IT related discipline.
• At least three years' experience in agile software development, integration and testing;
• Knowledge of agile programming methods, like DevSecOPs, networking concepts and experience in the maintenance of software applications;
• Knowledge of XMPP based applications and web-based applications;
• Ability to prepare and maintain documentation of a technical nature;
• Experience with object-oriented analysis, design and development;
• Experience with structured programming languages (e.g. Java, Java Script) and scripting languages;
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Linux/UNIX environments and virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware). and web server technologies;
• Level V (Advanced) proficiency in the English language.

Desirable

• Experience supporting secure software integration processes consistent with NATO and NCIA guidance;
• Understanding of configuration management and lifecycle requirements relevant to BIGES applications;
• Experience with automated testing, integration tooling or continuous integration approaches;
• Knowledge of NATO and national CIS security policies and accreditation considerations;
• Experience working within multinational or coalition environments;
• Experience with the NATO Software Factory (NSF);
• Familiar with Microsoft Azure Cloud environments;
• Familiarity with integration and testing considerations for applications operating within cloud ready, Digital Backbone-aligned or data-centric NATO/NCIA environments.

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Expertise Development
Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of software integration, testing and validation practices to support secure, controlled and interoperable capability development. Apply established engineering methods, contributes to solution evolution, and ensure that integration and testing approaches align with PEM technical-governance principles, BICES architectural standards and NATO interoperability expectations.

Knowledge Management
Support the systematic organisation and maintenance of software-integration knowledge by preparing, updating and storing documentation, test records, interface descriptions and integration artefacts, and by contributing to lessons learned and reference materials that enhance continuity and standardisation.

Information Management
Ensure accurate and controlled management of integration-related information by maintaining documentation, change records and lifecycle data, and by ensuring that technical information supporting testing, integration and transition activities is stored and protected in accordance with PEM and EEA processes.

Organisational Efficiencies
Support efficient integration and testing activities by applying standardised procedures, identifying opportunities to improve integration workflows or automation, reinforcing adherence to lifecycle, configuration-control and security requirements, and contributing to reliable and consistent integration outcomes.

Planning and Execution
Execute integration, testing and transition activities to ensure that software components and applications are introduced in a controlled, coherent and interoperable manner. Install, configure and validate software elements; participate in test planning and execution; support acceptance and transition activities; and coordinate technical actions with IES, OSS, ISR Cell staff, NCIA, and national representatives to maintain service integrity, operational continuity and lifecycle alignment.

Project Management
Support project implementation by performing assigned integration and testing tasks, contributing technical input on risks, impacts and dependencies, and ensuring project deliverables meet required interoperability, performance and lifecycle standards.

Stakeholder Management
Coordinate integration and testing activities with internal and external stakeholders to maintain coherent technical outcomes and effective service delivery. Provide clear technical communication, collaborate with PEM, IES, ass, the ISR Cell, NCIA, and national representatives, and support engagement with commercial vendors to ensure that integration tasks, interface behaviours and testing actions contribute to interoperable and reliable BIGES services.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the EEA Branch Head. Works closely with PEM, IES, ass and ISR Cell staff and liaises with NCIA, national representatives and commercial organisations to support integration, testing, validation and lifecycle processes.

Direct reports: O
Indirect reports: O

5. COMPETENCIES

Achievement
Works to meet expected performance standards and deliver outputs within agreed timelines. Performs integration and testing tasks to required quality levels and ensures that software and application components support secure, interoperable and reliable BIGES services.

Analytical Thinking
Breaks down problems and information to identify relationships, patterns and logical conclusions. Analyses software behaviours and integration issues and applies structured diagnostic methods to identify effective solutions.

Clarity and Accuracy
Communicates information in a clear and precise manner and checks work carefully for accuracy. Produces accurate integration records, configuration documentation and test results that support controlled and reliable system behaviour.

Customer Service Orientation

Responds constructively to the needs and requests of internal and external users in support of service quality and mission needs. Supports timely integration actions that meet stakeholder requirements while maintaining operational continuity.

Initiative
Takes action within own area of responsibility to address issues and improve results without waiting to be told. Identifies integration problems or testing anomalies, proposes corrective measures and acts within authorised procedures to support secure and effective service integration.

Teamwork
Works cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals and supports a positive and collaborative team environment. Collaborates with colleagues across PEM, IES, OSS, ISR Cell, NCIA and national partners to support coherent integration, testing and transition activities.

6. CONTRACT

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite Duration contract of three years.

Contract clause applicable:
This post is a limited duration project post. The first 6 months of the contract will be considered as probationary period.
If the successful candidate is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a three-year definite duration contract will be offered.
Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.

7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment

Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.

Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.

When submitting your application, please ensure that your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and that your CV is correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section.

More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on internet, including but not limited to translation facilities, or generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such tools will be rejected without further consideration, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here .

• JOB DETAILS

Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

General Counsel

1. SUMMARY

The BICES Group Executive (BGX), a NATO entity, is the executive body of the BICES Group (BG). The BG exists to enable the sharing and exchange of Intelligence and Information between and amongst the NATO nations, with NATO and with other non-NATO nations and Organizations.

Under the leadership of the Director, BGX is comprised of four key pillars:

• Intelligence and Enterprise Services (IES) Division;
• Programmes, Engineering and Maintenance (PEM) Division;
• Operations and Security Services (OSS) Division;
• Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Cell.

The General Counsel reports directly to the BGX Director and provides legal advice and services to the Director, Board of Directors, and, as appropriate, other BGX governance bodies, NATO entities and Allied Nations. T his is a newly established position within the organization, approved by the Board of Directors during the 54th Meeting of the BOD in Stockholm, 28-30 October 2025. As such, the incumbent will be required to develop/establish the inaugural Terms of Reference for the post, in coordination with the Director.

The General Counsel advises on all legal matters - domestic and international - that affect the responsibilities, functions, and activities of BGX and the BICES Group. This includes:

• International law;
• Personnel and HR-related legal issues;
• Agreements with nations and partner organizations;
• Litigation (including staff-related matters);
• Commercial contracting in support of procurement programs.

As the lead legal advisor, the General Counsel demonstrates initiative, strategic thinking, and creativity. They ensure timely, effective legal counsel that supports BGX's agile and forward-looking operational approach, and provide guidance to BGX staff as needed.

The General Counsel must uphold the principles of the BGX Charter and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), ensuring they are reflected in all operational activities, policies, and procedures. They are expected to work independently across a broad and demanding portfolio, while coordinating closely with legal offices across NATO.

The General Counsel will serve as the primary lead on all legal matters, demonstrating initiative, strategic thinking, and creativity. She/he will act as an advisor and counsellor for the BGX Director, ensuring the provision of timely, effective legal counsel that supports BGX's agile and forward-looking operational approach. The incumbent will also advise BGX staff, as appropriate.

The General Counsel is expected to provide timely and effective advice and legal services to support BGX's ability to meeting the needs of the future operational challenges. At all times, s/he must ensure that the mandate and principles of the BGX Charter and MOU are upheld and reflected in BGX's operational activities, policies, and procedures.

The General Counsel must be able to work independently on a wide and demanding portfolio. S/he will also ensure appropriate coordination and collaboration with other legal offices of NATO bodies.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

The incumbent must possess:

• A university degree in law from a recognized institution, complemented by relevant professional legal qualifications and licenses;
• A minimum of 8 years of legal experience;
• At least 5 years of experience working in an international environment, supporting a diverse workforce and multidisciplinary organization;
• Extensive expertise in international law, with additional experience in human resources-related legal matters;
• Excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality legal advice;
• Proven ability to advise on governance, administrative, and international legal matters; skill in navigating multi-jurisdictional issues, negotiating and drafting legal instruments, and representing clients in litigation before courts or tribunals;
• Demonstrated resilience in managing demanding workloads and maintaining composure under pressure;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely;
• Proficiency in NATO's official languages: minimum level V (Advanced") in English and level I (Beginner) in French.

Desirable:

The following would be considered an advantage:

• Experience working within NATO organizations, national authorities, or comparable environments;
• Knowledge of Belgian law;
• Experience overseeing litigation portfolios and developing litigation strategies;
• Familiarity with strategic issues and security challenges relevant to the Alliance.

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Vision and Direction:
Develop, communicate and implement a vision aligned with BGX's strategic direction and the broader mission of the BICES Group. Ensure common objectives for the short, mid-, and long-term are established and integrated into BGX's programme of work.

Expertise Development:
Apply legal expertise to identify, interpret and assess the legal implications of applicable rules, regulations, and legal frameworks. Monitor developments in international law and relevant national and commercial laws and regulations that impact BGX's mandate and operations.

Knowledge Management:
Analyze the legal issues affecting BGX operations and mandate, including national and international law. Represent the BGX in the preparation and negotiation of agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs) or other legal documents. Supervise drafting of legal texts, internal memoranda and other legal documents relevant to BGX.

Stakeholder Management:
Provide legal counsel to the Director, the Board of Directors, and other senior personnel as appropriate. Support BGX in preparing for, or conducting, legal defenses before internal or external boards or tribunals. Maintain and strengthen relationships across NATO, including with BICES Participants, Associate Participant States, and external legal offices.

Representation of the Organization:
Represent BGX in meetings of relevant Committees, Task Forces, Boards, Panels and Working Groups, as well as at external seminars, conferences or gatherings. Represent BGX in legal cases and other legal issues within BGX, as well in interactions with member nations.

Policy Development:
Develop policies to support BGX's objectives and anticipate the legal implications of policy decisions.

Project Management :
Prepare and contribute to project work. Assume accountability and drive projects and initiatives to completion. Find timely and creative solutions to problems that meet client and Organizational needs and priorities.

Perform any other duty as required.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to the Director. Collaborates closely with NATO legal offices, including the NATO Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and NATO Office of Security. Represents BGX externally to member nations and stakeholders.

Direct Reports: none
Indirect Reports: none.

5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent will demonstrate:

• Analytical Thinking: breaks down problems, sees multiple relationships; makes complex plans or analyses.
• Clarity and Accuracy: shows general concern for order and clarity; monitors others' work for clarity.
• Customer Service Orientation: M\makes things better for the customer, addressing underlying customer needs.
• Flexibility: has the ability to adopt and to work effectively with a variety of situations, adapting one's approach as the requirements of a situation change and initiating organizational changes. Acts with flexibility, adapts to unforeseen situations, and adapts own strategy.
• Impact and Influence: has the ability to persuade or convince others to get their support. Takes multiple actions to persuade; uses indirect influence; uses complex influence strategies.
• Initiative: takes action to address a current or future problem, obstacle or opportunity.
• Leadership: assumes the role of leader. Keeps people informed; promotes team effectiveness; communicates clearly and effectively.
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking: has passion, purpose and an attitude that actively seeks change, embraces critical thinking and questioning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

6. CONTRACT

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal.

Contract clause applicable:

The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed, subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.

7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment

Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.

Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.

More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO's sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here .

• JOB DETAILS

Date Posted: Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Officer, Security Architecture and Cyber Capabilities

1. SUMMARY

The Cyber and Digital Transformation Division (CDT) leads NATO's digital transformation, cybersecurity and cyber defence efforts, translating NATO priorities into coherent strategies and coordinated delivery across the Alliance to strengthen interoperability, resilience, cybersecurity and operational effectiveness.
The incumbent leads and coordinates the activities related to Capability Architecture within the Cyber Plans and Capabilities Section. They support the Section Head in establishing, maintaining and exploiting security by design in the development of relevant Capability and Solution Architectures. In addition, the incumbent will interact with Industry and academia in order to keep abreast of latest developments in cybersecurity.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The incumbent must:
• hold a university degree from an institute of a recognised standing in computer science, cybersecurity, or a similar related field;
• have a minimum of 4 years' experience in information technology, IT application, technology and system architecture, and integration;
• have substantial experience with security architecture projects, designing and/or implementing Communications and Information Services (CIS) security;
• be able to prepare and present complex information technology issues in simple terms to non-technical audiences; and
• have the following minimum levels of NATO's official languages (English/French): V (Advanced") in one; I (Beginner") in the other.

The following are considered an advantage:
• have experience with IT risks, cybersecurity, services security techniques and auditing, open system architectures and technology evaluation (related security protocols, standards and technologies);
• relevant certifications in Enterprise Architecture, IT service management and regulatory security standards & compliance frameworks (such as CISSP, Zero Trust, TOGAF, ITIL, ISO27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP, etc.); and
• experience in operating within both, on-premise and cloud-based, environments.

3. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning and Execution: Lead the development of Capability Architecture products and artefacts to follow strategic goals and other guidance set by NATO senior governance committees. Develop and maintain cyber capability architectures, including CIS-Security and cryptography. Provide security architecture support for the assessment of Capability Programmes and Plans for Cyber Defence, CIS Security and cryptography. Draft background briefs, progress reports, prepare presentations, and other items, as tasked, including for high-level meetings and management.

Project Management: Provide architecture and interoperability assessments for cyber standalone projects and urgent requirement requests. Maintain control of project and program plans, identify and monitor project implementation risks, provide expertise and leadership in the resolution of exceptions and issues. Assess the security perspective of capability programs in place in NATO nations, as well as NATO civil and military bodies.

Stakeholder Management: Ensure close collaboration with Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) during the development of Capability Architectures and the development of Solution Architectures. Engage with national cyber engineers and industry cyber engineers to ensure capability architectures are technically sound and interoperability is built in by design. Closely coordinate with staff working on the IT security and cybersecurity issues across the NATO enterprise. Represent and speak on behalf of the division, as appropriate, in committees, panels or working groups with industry and academia on matters pertaining to the domain of expertise.

Knowledge Management: Provide support and recommendations, be the point of reference for the NATO Enterprise architectural approach. Ensure relevant architectures conform with all relevant NATO Reference Architectures and applicable regulatory documents. Keep abreast with the latest technology developments in the area of responsibilities and expertise and provide appropriate advice.

Perform any other related duty as assigned.

4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Reporting line: The incumbent reports to the Head, Cyber Plans and Capabilities Section.
Interactions: The incumbent works in close cooperation with other team members in the cyber cluster, across the division and HQ, as well as experts in the same field, across the NATO enterprise.

Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports: N/A

5. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent must demonstrate:
• Analytical Thinking: sees multiple relationships.
• Flexibility: adapts to unforeseen situations.
• Impact and Influence: takes multiple actions to persuade.
• Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
• Organizational Awareness: understands organisational climate and culture.
• Teamwork: cooperates.

6. CONTRACT

Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years, during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract.

Contract clause applicable:

In accordance with the contract policy, this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment, for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile, and to ensure appropriate international diversity.

The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However, according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO's member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations.

7. USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:

• For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link );
• For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment

Before you apply to any position, we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.

Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.

When submitting your application, please ensure that your Taleo Candidate Profile is updated and that your CV is correctly uploaded in the Taleo attachments section.

More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.

NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of reference documents without proper quotes (plagiarism), or any tools available on internet, including but not limited to translation facilities, or generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such tools will be rejected without further consideration, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.

NATO is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible working environment, where all candidates living with disabilities can fully participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation, please inform us during your selection process.

Candidates will be required to provide documented medical evidence to support their request for accommodation.

Building Integrity is a key element of NATO's core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.

Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.

Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.

The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.

Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.

For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our website . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

NATO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. For more info please click here .

• JOB DETAILS

Date Posted: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT