Subject Matter Expert (CIS)

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Internal reference – Labour categories covered

• L14 Subject Matter Expert

Role Background

The Subject Matter Expert provides specialist advice and analysis in one of the following CIS disciplines: enterprise architecture, cloud, cyber defence, data analytics, service management/ITIL consultancy, CIS modernisation or interoperability analysis.

Candidates are assessed against the discipline named in the specific assignment.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on requirements, solution design, implementation and operational improvement.
• Assess technical and operational information, identify risks and gaps, and recommend actions.
• Produce advisory outputs: assessments, option papers, decision papers, reports and briefings.
• Review proposed solutions for compliance, suitability, interoperability and effectiveness.
• Facilitate workshops and coordinate stakeholder input.
• Contribute to standards, procedures, modernisation roadmaps and continual improvement.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Relevant degree or professional qualification, or equivalent extensive experience.
• At least seven years of relevant experience, with recognised depth in the required discipline.
• Experience turning complex technical findings into practical recommendations for senior audiences.
• Strong analytical, reporting, presentation and technical writing skills in English.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Professional certification in the discipline (e.g. TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP, ITIL Expert/Managing Professional, data analytics).
• Experience with NATO, defence or multinational CIS programmes.
• Knowledge of NATO interoperability standards and federated mission networking.
• Enterprise architecture modelling (ArchiMate).

Language Proficiency

• Professional working proficiency in English, spoken and written (NATO STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 or equivalent desirable).

Working Location

• Izmir, Türkiye, with support to the CIS Support Element in Ankara and other NATO locations as tasked.

Working Policy

• On-site or as specified in the assignment.

Travel

• Travel to other NATO sites in the area of responsibility may be required.

Work Eligibility

• Must hold, or be able to obtain before the start date, the right to work and reside in Türkiye (work and residence permit or Turkish citizenship).

Security Clearance

• Valid NATO SECRET personnel security clearance (or national SECRET clearance recognised for NATO SECRET) held at the start of the assignment; NATO SECRET is required for unescorted access to NATO premises.