Senior Data Architect

Who we are:

For 75 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 (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, 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 NCIA, 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 Brussels, Belgium, you will join the NCIA as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join the Chief Technology Office (CTO), which is the key enabler of NATO’s digital transformation. With the NCIA’s architects and engineers, CTO is the hub for architecting and designing NATO’s ICT technical landscape while driving innovation, standardization, and coherence across the Alliance.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Senior Data Architect who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

•    Derive data architectures from business analysis, including business requirements and business process analysis.
•    Provide advice on data modelling and data architecture.
•    Provide direction and guidance related to data modelling, data architecture and standards.
•    Plan data modelling and design activities, selecting appropriate techniques a