OCIO-0027 Intelligence System Architect/Software Engineer (NS) - MON 17 Jul

Deadline Date: Monday 17 July 2023

Requirement: Intelligence System Architect/Software Engineer

Location: Brussels, BE

Full time on-site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

NATO Grade: G15/88

Total Scope of the request (hours): 874

Required Start Date: No Later Than 28 August 2023

End Contract Date: 31 December 2023

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Note: For all Level-of-Effort and Completion-Type requests processed outside of the IWC Value Stream, and for which the contractor will not be reimbursed directly by NCIA for travel expenses, additional travel funding shall be allocated on a Not-to-exceed basis when the yearly Option is exercised.

Special Terms and Conditions: The contractor will be responsible for complying with the respective national requirements for working permits, visas, taxes social security etc. whilst working on site at NATO HQ- Brussels, Belgium.

No special status is either conferred or implied by the host organisation, NATO HQ- Brussels, Belgium on to the contractor whilst working on site.

1. INTRODUCTION

The NATO Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is responsible for fostering information and communication technology coherence across the NATO Enterprise. In this regard, the OCIO develops Enterprise directives and advice on the acquisition and use of information technologies and services. The OCIO also provides Enterprise oversight on cybersecurity issues, and, in close coordination with all relevant NATO civil and military bodies, works towards the continual improvement of the cyber hygiene and cybersecurity posture in the NATO Enterprise. As part of this task, the OCIO plans to enhance the ability of NATO’s Strategy and Policy Unit (SPU) within the Joint Intelligence & Security Division (JISD) to improve cyber threat data, information and intelligence sharing processes. The contractor will work for the OCIO, but will directly support SPU.

The SPU is responsible for the provision of the strategy, policy and plans to meet North Atlantic Council and Military Committee intelligence requirements. This includes providing advice on Intelligence Policy and Capability Development.

The contractor will support the work of the OCIO and the Strategy and Policy Unit by designing a secure, user-friendly and adaptable common portal for the NATO Intelligence Enterprise.

2. TASKS

In providing Intelligence System Architecture/Software Engineering services, the contractor will be responsible for the development of the system architecture, visual design and functionality of the NATO Intelligence Enterprise Portal. The responsibility will also include the management and organization of the data ingests.

Specific tasks include:

• Defining requirements:
  • Organise regular engagements with the various target users to discuss client requirements;
  • Map existing portals and underlying infrastructure;
  • Define initial, as well as longer-term requirements as the process evolves.
• Identifying solutions & developing the portal:
  • Develop the design, applications and user groups of the portal, including developing mock up designs of the portal architecture;
  • Develop advanced search and visualisation functions;
  • Integrate and collate data from existing NATO Intelligence Enterprise databases into the portal, leaving room for the scalability of the portal and taking into consideration interaction with tools and databases that might be developed in the future;
  • Administer content management, including version control and migrations between multiple environments;
  • Administer, maintain, develop and implement use, policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the portal environment (Measurement: a document describing the Standard Operating Procedure);
  • Document and keep records of every step in the portal design development process (Measurement: Technical document which will ensure business continuity in case of personnel changes);
  • Performing trials, testing and quality checks to ensure strong functionality
  • and optimisation.

3. PROFILE

[See Requirements]

4. LOCATION

The work will be executed on site at the NATO HQ offices in Brussels, Belgium.

5. TIMELINES

The services of the contractor are required for the period starting in 28th August until 31st December, 2023. An earlier start date is possible, if feasible