Principal Interoperability Engineer

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in The Hague, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join The Independent Assurance Branch of Chief Quality Office, which plays a crucial role in ensuring that the NCIA delivers systems and services that work seamlessly together for exercises, missions and partners. IAB independently verifies and validates the readiness of NATO Command Structure (NCS) systems for interoperability. This includes ensuring compatibility with assigned National and Multinational forces involved in NATO-led missions and exercises. 

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Interoperability Engineer who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Lead Interoperability assurance activities on NATO led mission networks and exercises, like Steadfast Cobalt or Coalition Warrior Interoperability E