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Network Engineer for NATO in Braine l'Alleud, Belgium.
Spektrum
On-Site
Belgium
Undisclosed salary
Job Description
Spektrum is seeking a Network Engineer to support key client projects within the NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) in Braine l'Alleud, Belgium. The NCIA is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and IT services to NATO member countries and partners. The Network Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining network routing infrastructure, ensuring optimal network performance, and maintaining data integrity and security. This role requires a deep understanding of network architecture, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data management. The candidate will work closely with other IT professionals to optimize the organization's digital infrastructure. Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. They provide their clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise.

Role Involves:
  • Planning, configuring, and deploying routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS).
  • Optimizing routing tables and traffic flow for performance and redundancy.
  • Diagnosing and resolving routing issues, including latency, congestion, and failures.
  • Implementing route filtering, prefix lists, and security policies to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Monitoring network usage and plan for scalability and growth.
  • Maintaining network diagrams, change logs, and incident reports.
  • Collaborating with other teams (e.g., security, data centre, cloud) to ensure seamless connectivity.
  • Upgrading and patching routers to maintain security and stability.
  • Conducting network simulations and testing before deploying changes.
  • Being available on a rotating basis for after-hours network incidents and escalations.
  • Taking assigned shifts in the ESOC to monitor and manage network operations in real-time.

Requirements:
  • Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining core network architecture for large organizations.
  • Practical experience configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing routers, switches, firewalls, and other hardware/software networking elements.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good analytical skills and problem-solving attitude.
  • Proficiency in dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and traffic engineering techniques, with a strong foundation in IPv4/IPv6 networking.
  • Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and optimizing SD-WAN solutions for modern enterprise environments.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills combined with knowledge of network automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) for efficient configuration and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.
  • Valid National or NATO Cosmic Top Secret personal security clearance

Role Offers:
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Chance to support critical NATO operations.
  • TDY within Belgium per year.
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Spektrum

Spektrum is a professional services company specializing in aerospace and defence. It supports apex purchasers such as NATO, UN, EU, and national governments, along with their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem. Spektrum provides expert services in areas including specialised sales, delivery, and operational support. They deliver professional services with subject matter expertise to key client projects.

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