Engineer (ICT Systems) FAS Specialist for NATO with security clearance

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?

This is a pivotal technical role for an experienced ICT Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert in the administration and evolution of the Federation of Allied Systems (FAS) and Common Operational Infrastructure (COI) within the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency). As a FAS Specialist, you will be entrusted with the stewardship of enterprise-level systems that form the digital backbone of Alliance operations, directly enabling command and control (C2) capabilities across the NATO enterprise. This is not merely a system administration position; it is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of advanced ICT engineering, operational readiness, and international security.

Responsibilities:

• Administer COI/FAS systems, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance with Service Level Agreements;
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Windows/Linux servers, databases (SQL/Oracle), and supporting enterprise services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS);
• Provide technical guidance and ensuring interoperability for FAS and C2 systems;
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system, application, and database incidents in a timely manner;
• Support execution of NATO exercises by implementing and adapting system configurations;
• Automate administrative and operational tasks using scripting tools to improve efficiency;
• Perform system maintenance, updates, and security hardening, including vulnerability identification and mitigation;
• Provide technical support to end-users and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple domains;
• Document configurations, procedures, and best practices to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.
  
  

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience managing and administering COI/FAS systems, including support to NATO exercises and ensuring interoperability across commands
• Strong expertise in Windows and Linux server administration, system configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening
• Advanced database management skills (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle) and enterprise IT services (DNS, DHCP, AD, GPO, ADFS)
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript) for automation and operational efficiency
• Proven troubleshooting, system optimization, and end-user support capabilities in mission-critical environments
• SME-level knowledge of NATO C2 systems, ICT architectures, cybersecurity practices, and experience working in multinational environments.
  
  

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.