Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

Spektrum is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support key client projects within the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA). The successful candidate will ensure high-quality, continuous support for DCIS services, develop and deploy iterative updates, and provide 3rd level technical support for IT and Data Management Services. This role involves fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of software support and development activities.Responsibilities include executing Incident Management, Change Management, and Release Management processes, following NCIA procedures, and resolving incidents within expected KPIs.

• Ensuring high-quality, continuous support for DCIS service
• Providing continuous monitoring and pro-active administration of the DCIS service
• Developing and deploying iterative updates to the DCIS services, aligning with evolving business requirements.
• Supporting the delivery of 3rd level technical support for IT and Data Management Services in DCIS and assuring availability of assigned services.
• Supporting the performs fault diagnosis using the IT and Data Management Services Management System
• Supporting to Supervise and carry out routine maintenance of IT and Data Management Services infrastructure, management appliances and other NATO IT and Data Management Services equipment
• Supporting the completion of any changes to the system documentation
• Supporting the completion of backups and restores of IT and Data Management Services devices
• Supporting the performs remote fault diagnosis on IT and Data Management Services as required
• Supporting the collaboration with the stakeholders, both internal and externals, as necessary, to coordinate efforts and ensure smooth execution of software support and development activities
• Supporting the execution of the processes of Incident Management, Change Management and Release Management, as required, following the NCIA procedures and execute incident intervention/resolution within expected KPI`s.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years’ progressive experience in complex network engineering roles
• Design, implementation and support scalable enterprise network infrastructures leveraging BGP, MPLS, IPv6, OSPF, IS-IS.
• Active CCIE (R&S, Enterprise Infrastructure or Service Provider) certification is required.
• Deep knowledge of BGP, including route reflectors, confederations, communities, path manipulation, and filtering (iBGP, eBGP, policy control).
• Proficient in QoS design, shaping, policing, and classification techniques for converged networks.
• Extensive experience in fine-tuning QoS policies to support mission-critical applications and voice services.
• Knowledge of QoS configuration and traffic classification models (CBWFQ, LLQ and WRED).
• Proven expertise in IPv6 implementation, troubleshooting and dual-stack environments with a strong focus on IPv6 adoption and transition strategies.
• Deep knowledge and experience with: policy-based routing, route aggregation and summarization, redistribution, VRF, MPLS traffic engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of multicast protocols (PIM sparse/dense mode, IGMP, MSDP, Anycast RP) and their use in real-world deployments.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of multicast protocols.
• Proficient in datacenter and switching technologies (STP, MSTP, RapidPVST, EtherChannel, LACP, Virtual Stack, StackWise, Cisco Nexus NX-OS, Spine-Leaf Architecture, VXLAN)
• Strong troubleshooting skills with tools like Wireshark, NetFlow and SNMP.
• Knowledge of network monitoring concepts.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with DevNet, API integrations, and network programmability.
• Knowledge of network security best practices (ACLs, firewalls, VPNs, IPSec, AAA, Role Based Access Control, Public Key Infrastructure, security-hardening concepts).
• Proficient in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Must have excellent spoken and written English communication and presentation skills, as demonstrated by recent experience (within the past 5 years)
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with users, team members and stakeholders
• Must demonstrate the ability and self-motivation to work on his/her own but must also work well within groups as part of a team
• Must demonstrate an ability and keen sense for problem-solving
• Motivated, good communication skills, team player
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization

Spektrum offers:

• Opportunity to work with NATO
• Work in Grazzanise, Italy
• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required