Engineer, Comms Ops and Maintenance

Engineer (Communications Ops and Maintenance)(241055)StatusOpen Turco, SabrinaSourcing Hiring Manager Primary Location *Italy > Naples Requisition TypeProfessional Hired Candidates0 out of 1 Vacancy Administration IdentificationRequisition TitleEngineer (Communications Ops andMaintenance) Post NumberOJS RCMX 0100 Number of Openings1 GradeNATO Grade G17 Clearance LevelNS All NATO member states JustificationReplacement Nationality Previous Incumbent Structure Organization * Agency Joint Force Command Naples Level 3 J6 Primary Location * Country Italy City Naples Job Field * OwnersTurco, Sabrina Hiring Manager Recruitment Assistant User GroupUser GroupJFCNP NTAP Workflow ProfileShiftDay Job ScheduleFull-time CompensationCurrency Pay BasisMonthly Minimum Salary7319.21 BudgetCurrency - Budget Section Vacancy Notice Internal DescriptionDescription - InternalTITLE: Engineer (Communications Ops and Maintenance)DIVISION: J6GRADE: G17 (A-3)SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO S E C R E TDuty Location: Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy1. POST SUMMARYThe Joint Force Command Naples is a Joint Headquarters, operating at the Operational Level, capable of executing effective command and control over assigned forces in order to achieve Operational effects in an assigned Joint Operating Area. As a Joint Force Command the relationships with other NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure Component Command Headquarters will change between baseline activities, crisis and conflict. It also provides Joint competencies to assigned NATO Force Structure Headquarters tasked to deploy as Joint Task Force Headquarters The Support Directorate is responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating support staff functions.The J6 Cyberspace Division is responsible for developing plans, policy, and procedures for Communication & Information Systems (CIS) support of JF HQ missions in static, deployable or in deployed operations.The Management Branch is responsible for developing and managing of the provision of Communication & Information Systems (CIS) to JF HQ through Service Level Agreement (SLA), NATO Supporting Agencies and NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP). The incumbent acts as the lead technical expert in all aspects of Communications and Service Level Management (SLM).This post reports to: OJS RCMX 0010 - Branch Head (Management) - OF-52. DUTIESPerforms as lead CIS subject matter expert on Communications and on SLA/SLM- Implements Communications concepts, policies and financial plans in support of Crisis Response Operations (CRO) and JF HQ.- Lead Engineer for Communications in support of HQ CIS Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Defence activities, operational communications capability requirement and secure communications technical activities.- Directs and supervises the work priorities of Ad-Hoc CIS working groups with regards to HQ Communications plans and policies to include IA, Crypto Security, Transmission Security, Communications Security, Information Security, Computer Security, Emission Security and other related functions and ensure quality of work, achievement of objectives of the HQ.- Develops and monitors Communications projects for configuration compliance and HQ operational CIS concepts and operational CIS architectures.- Leads and initiates external and internal CIS technical relations, coordination and consultation initiatives for the HQ, including operational support to theatre area of operations and enduring missions.- Supports the development of CIS policy and guidance for configuration management of HQs CIS.- Defines and develops new telecommunication projects and addresses technical integration aspects with respect to existing capabilities.- Support budget requirements submission for CRO and JF HQ budget for the NATO HQ WGNTE screening.- Validates the requirements for the Communications budget of the JF HQ and its lead operations- Provides expert advice on CIS projects concerning the most suitable, cost effective funding resources to other members of the CIS staff including coordination of CIS requirements and new capabilities with outside agencies and commands.- Drafts, maintains and advocates CIS SLA and serves as the ' Customer SLM for the HQ liaising with CIS service provider and SHAPE- Provides expert technical advice for quality management and for KPI/KQI development/analyses to monitor the quality of the CIS services provided through the NCIA SLA or any other Provider.- Represents JF HQ at meetings of the WGNTE and other related Communications Committee to include specialist inputs to NATO Security Investment Programme.- Provides expert technical and policy advice to J6 on all matters pertaining to Telecommunications to include electromagnetic radio frequency spectrum management.- M onitors System Life Cycle management for Communications.- Chairman Ad-hoc CIS Working Group (SLM/Communications).The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization at the same grade without there being any change to the contractThe work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.Normal Working Conditions apply.The risk of injury is categorised as: No Risk3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEUniversity Degree and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.- Experience in modern Telecommunications Technology, Systems, and Networks.Experience in the development and use of communication networks..Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of ““professional” in Listening, Speaking, in Reading and Writing (SLP 3333 based on NATO standards).University degree or post graduate diploma in a CIS related discipline.Extensive knowledge of NATO and/or national operational CIS requirements.Project and radio frequency spectrum management.Quality ManagementKnowledge on KPI and KQI development/analysesExtensive knowledge of NATO political and military command structure, committee and working groups of national technical experts.Knowledge of NATO funding mechanism.Demonstrable evidence of maintaining knowledge of advances in CIS technology.COURSESAdvance CIS course graduate or military equivalent.Member of a professional body or institution.Course: CII-IA-2414 - NATO CIS Security (INFOSEC) Officer Course (Not in ACT Catalog) Course: CII-SM-4412 - NATO Deployed Spectrum Management for Operations and Exercises OPS (Not in ACT Catalog) ITIL certificationPrince 24. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILEPersonal attributesDuties require original thought, sound judgement, flexible attitude and a tactful but creative approach because of the rapidly diminishing availability of resources for the O&M of Communications systems without corresponding changes in operational requirements and the need to resolve a wide variety of politically sensitive problems which arise on a day-today basis. For these reasons the incumbent must possess courtesy, tact, diplomacy, mental alertness, negotiating skills and service-mindedness together with good health, stress tolerance and ability to work long hours when required. Must be able to travel frequently on temporary duty is an essential element of the duties.Managerial ResponsibilitiesSupervises CIS technical contractors and consultants.Professional contactsRequired to interface on a regular basis with counterparts within NATO HQ, ACO, ACT, NATO CIS Service Providers, NATO CIS Implementation Authorities, NATO Maintenance Support Authorities and National Authorities at senior level (normally OF4/5/6 and/or A-4/5/6) holding responsibility for the implementation of projects. Routinely interacts with commercial telecommunication companies. Represents J6 CIS on Joint Formal Acceptance Inspections (JFAI). Provides CIS support at NATO technical and financial committees and negotiates with national representatives to ensure positive results for JF HQ are embodied in committee decisions.Contribution to the objectivesSignificantly contributes to the timely and efficient execution of CIS projects in furtherance of JF HQ mission. Originates and develops recommendations for HQs policies on the communications logistics support and associated funding mechanisms for the operations and maintenance of NATO CIS systems. I nfluences the cost-effective management of the HQ Communications budget.5. CONTRACTThe successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract. NATO-serving staff members will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPRs).The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G17 in Italy is Euro 7,319.21 which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.6. HOW TO APPLY:In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: and search for vacancies within the Headquarters of interest.2. Essential information must be included in the application form. Each question should be answered thoroughly.Expressions such as “please see attached CV”, or invitations to follow links to personal webpages, are not acceptable, and will be disregarded. Application forms must be filled out in English.3. Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgment please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.4. Shortlisted candidates invited to the interview phase, will be requested to provide, where applicable, copies of University diplomas listing the exams sustained, transcripts (that is, list of courses with grades and dates), for all pertinent university and vocational training courses.5. Candidates’ individual telephone or email enquiries about the submission of their applications cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive a message indicating the outcome of their application.Note that once you create your profile, you will be able to use it on NTAP to apply for other vacancies within NATO.Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:· They are nationals of a NATO member country· They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.Additional information:A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Advisor are essential conditions for appointment to this post. Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance. HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities. The selected candidate will be affiliated to the NATO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS). For info please visit External DescriptionDescription - ExternalTITLE: Engineer (Communications Ops and Maintenance)DIVISION: J6GRADE: G17 (A-3)SECURITY CLEARANCE: NATO S E C R E TDuty Location: Headquarters Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy1. POST SUMMARYThe Joint Force Command Naples is a Joint Headquarters, operating at the Operational Level, capable of executing effective command and control over assigned forces in order to achieve Operational effects in an assigned Joint Operating Area. As a Joint Force Command the relationships with other NATO Command Structure and NATO Force Structure Component Command Headquarters will change between baseline activities, crisis and conflict. It also provides Joint competencies to assigned NATO Force Structure Headquarters tasked to deploy as Joint Task Force Headquarters The Support Directorate is responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating support staff functions.The J6 Cyberspace Division is responsible for developing plans, policy, and procedures for Communication & Information Systems (CIS) support of JF HQ missions in static, deployable or in deployed operations.The Management Branch is responsible for developing and managing of the provision of Communication & Information Systems (CIS) to JF HQ through Service Level Agreement (SLA), NATO Supporting Agencies and NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP).The incumbent acts as the lead technical expert in all aspects of Communications and Service Level Management (SLM).This post reports to: OJS RCMX 0010 - Branch Head (Management) - OF-52. DUTIESPerforms as lead CIS subject matter expert on Communications and on SLA/SLM- Implements Communications concepts, policies and financial plans in support of Crisis Response Operations (CRO) and JF HQ.- Lead Engineer for Communications in support of HQ CIS Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Defence activities, operational communications capability requirement and secure communications technical activities.- Directs and supervises the work priorities of Ad-Hoc CIS working groups with regards to HQ Communications plans and policies to include IA, Crypto Security, Transmission Security, Communications Security, Information Security, Computer Security, Emission Security and other related functions and ensure quality of work, achievement of objectives of the HQ.- Develops and monitors Communications projects for configuration compliance and HQ operational CIS concepts and operational CIS architectures.- Leads and initiates external and internal CIS technical relations, coordination and consultation initiatives for the HQ, including operational support to theatre area of operations and enduring missions.- Supports the development of CIS policy and guidance for configuration management of HQs CIS.- Defines and develops new telecommunication projects and addresses technical integration aspects with respect to existing capabilities.- Support budget requirements submission for CRO and JF HQ budget for the NATO HQ WGNTE screening.- Validates the requirements for the Communications budget of the JF HQ and its lead operations- Provides expert advice on CIS projects concerning the most suitable, cost effective funding resources to other members of the CIS staff including coordination of CIS requirements and new capabilities with outside agencies and commands.- Drafts, maintains and advocates CIS SLA and serves as the ' Customer SLM for the HQ liaising with CIS service provider and SHAPE- Provides expert technical advice for quality management and for KPI/KQI development/analyses to monitor the quality of the CIS services provided through the NCIA SLA or any other Provider.- Represents JF HQ at meetings of the WGNTE and other related Communications Committee to include specialist inputs to NATO Security Investment Programme.- Provides expert technical and policy advice to J6 on all matters pertaining to Telecommunications to include electromagnetic radio frequency spectrum management.- M onitors System Life Cycle management for Communications.- Chairman Ad-hoc CIS Working Group (SLM/Communications).The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization at the same grade without there being any change to the contractThe work is normally performed in a Normal NATO office working environment.Normal Working Conditions apply.The risk of injury is categorised as: No Risk 3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEUniversity Degree and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.- Experience in modern Telecommunications Technology, Systems, and Networks.Experience in the development and use of communication networks.Must have an English Standard Language Proficiency level of ““professional” in Listening, Speaking, in Reading and Writing (SLP 3333 based on NATO standards).University degree or post graduate diploma in a CIS related discipline.Extensive knowledge of NATO and/or national operational CIS requirements.Project and radio frequency spectrum management.Quality ManagementKnowledge on KPI and KQI development/analysesExtensive knowledge of NATO political and military command structure, committee and working groups of national technical experts.Knowledge of NATO funding mechanism.Demonstrable evidence of maintaining knowledge of advances in CIS technology.COURSESAdvance CIS course graduate or military equivalent.Member of a professional body or institution.Course: CII-IA-2414 - NATO CIS Security (INFOSEC) Officer Course (Not in ACT Catalog) Course: CII-SM-4412 - NATO Deployed Spectrum Management for Operations and Exercises OPS (Not in ACT Catalog) ITIL certificationPrince 24. POSITION AND CANDIDATE PROFILEPersonal attributesDuties require original thought, sound judgement, flexible attitude and a tactful but creative approach because of the rapidly diminishing availability of resources for the O&M of Communications systems without corresponding changes in operational requirements and the need to resolve a wide variety of politically sensitive problems which arise on a day-today basis. For these reasons the incumbent must possess courtesy, tact, diplomacy, mental alertness, negotiating skills and service-mindedness together with good health, stress tolerance and ability to work long hours when required. Must be able to travel frequently on temporary duty is an essential element of the duties.Managerial ResponsibilitiesSupervises CIS technical contractors and consultants.Professional contactsRequired to interface on a regular basis with counterparts within NATO HQ, ACO, ACT, NATO CIS Service Providers, NATO CIS Implementation Authorities, NATO Maintenance Support Authorities and National Authorities at senior level (normally OF4/5/6 and/or A-4/5/6) holding responsibility for the implementation of projects. Routinely interacts with commercial telecommunication companies. Represents J6 CIS on Joint Formal Acceptance Inspections (JFAI). Provides CIS support at NATO technical and financial committees and negotiates with national representatives to ensure positive results for JF HQ are embodied in committee decisions.Contribution to the objectivesSignificantly contributes to the timely and efficient execution of CIS projects in furtherance of JF HQ mission. Originates and develops recommendations for HQs policies on the communications logistics support and associated funding mechanisms for the operations and maintenance of NATO CIS systems. I nfluences the cost-effective management of the HQ Communications budget.5. CONTRACTThe successful candidate will receive a three-year definite duration contract which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract. NATO-serving staff members will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPRs).The basic entry-level monthly salary for a NATO Grade G17 in Italy is Euro 7,319.21 which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.6. HOW TO APPLY:In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at: and search for vacancies within the Headquarters of interest. 2. Essential information must be included in the application form. Each question should be answered thoroughly.Expressions such as “please see attached CV”, or invitations to follow links to personal webpages, are not acceptable, and will be disregarded. Application forms must be filled out in English.3. Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgment please make sure the submission process is completed, or, re-submit the application.4. Shortlisted candidates invited to the interview phase, will be requested to provide, where applicable, copies of University diplomas listing the exams sustained, transcripts (that is, list of courses with grades and dates), for all pertinent university and vocational training courses.5. Candidates’ individual telephone or email enquiries about the submission of their applications cannot be dealt with. All candidates will receive a message indicating the outcome of their application.Note that once you create your profile, you will be able to use it on NTAP to apply for other vacancies within NATO.Candidates are invited to submit their applications only if:· They are nationals of a NATO member country· They are over 21 and under 60 years of age at the time of taking up their appointments. Appointments of definite duration may be offered to candidates of 60 years of age or more, provided that the expiry date of the contract is not later than the date at which the candidate attains the age of 65.Additional information:A NATO security clearance and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Advisor are essential conditions for appointment to this post. Applicants are not required to possess a clearance at the time of applying, but they must be eligible for a clearance. HQ JFC Naples will take action to obtain the required security clearance from the successful candidates’ national authorities. The selected candidate will be affiliated to the NATO Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (DCPS). For info please visit Prescreening Questions Question Answer Required/Asset Weight 1. Do you have a University Degree and 4 years postrelated experience, or Higher Secondary education andcompleted advanced vocational training leading to aprofessional qualification or professional accreditationwith 5 years post related and 2 years function relatedexperience? Local, Code: 1719304717644 , Type: Single Answer YES Required 0 (0%)2. If you answered yes to the question above, pleaseelaborate. Local, Code: 1719304717646 , Type: Text Answer 3. Do you have experience in modernTelecommunications Technology, Systems, andNetworks? Local, Code: 1719304717647 , Type: Single Answer YES Required 0 (0%)4. If you answered yes to the question above, pleaseelaborate. Local, Code: 1719304717648 , Type: Text Answer 5. Do you have experience in the development and use ofcommunication networks? Local, Code: 1719304717649 , Type: Single Answer YES Required 0 (0%)6. If you answered yes to the question above, pleaseelaborate. Local, Code: 1719304717650 , Type: Text Answer 7. Do you have the required level of English Language, asdescribed in the vacancy announcement? Local, Code: 1719304717655 , Type: Single Answer YES Required 0 (0%)8. DESIRABLE ASSETS: Do you have a Universitydegree or post graduate diploma in a CIS related Local, Code: 1719304717657 , Type: Single Answer YES Asset 0 (0%)9. If you answered yes to the question above, pleaseelaborate. Local, Code: 1719304717658 , Type: Text Answer 10. Please elaborate if you are in possession ofthe Course/certificate indicated in the vacancyannouncement. Local, Code: 1719304717659 , Type: Text Answer 11. Do you have extensive knowledge of NATO and/ornational operational CIS requirements? Local, Code: 1719304717660 , Type: Single Answer YES Asset 0 (0%)12. If you answered yes to the question above, pleaseelaborate. Local, Code: 1719304717661 , Type: Text Answer 13. Do you have experience with project and radio Local, Code: 1719304717662 , Type: Single Answer YES Asset 0 (0%)14. If you answered yes to the question above, pleaseelaborate. Local, Code: 1719304717663 , Type: Text Answer 15. Please indicate your experience in Service LevelManagement . Local, Code: 1719304717664 , Type: Text Answer 16. Please indicate your experience in QualityManagement . Local, Code: 1719304717665 , Type: Text Answer 17. Do you have knowledge on KPI and KQIdevelopment/analyses? Local, Code: 1719318148090 , Type: Single Answer YES Asset 0 (0%)18. If you answered yes to the question above, pleaseelaborate. Local, Code: 1719318148093 , Type: Text Answer 19. Do you have extensive knowledge of NATO politicaland military command structure, committee and workinggroups of national technical experts? Local, Code: 1719318148100 , Type: Single Answer YES Asset 0 (0%)20. Please indicate your knowledge of NATO fundingmechanism. Local, Code: 1719318148103 , Type: Text Answer 21. Do you have demonstrable evidence of maintainingknowledge of advances in CIS technology? Local, Code: 1719318148109 , Type: Single Answer YES Asset 0 (0%)22. Please indicate if you are in possession of thecourses/certificates listed in the vacancy announcement. Local, Code: 1719318148111 , Type: Text AnswerWeight Total for Competencies andQuestions: 0 (0%) This requisition uses 0 of the 0 competencies and questions from the corresponding prescreening model. Disqualification Questions Questions Answer Result 1. Employment on the establishment of aNATO body can only be offered to candidateswho are over 21 and under 60 years of age atthe time of taking uptheir appointments: notwithstanding thisprovision, in exceptional circumstances:a. candidates may be appointed to juniorposts in the B and C categories under the ageof 21;b. appointments of definite duration may beoffered to candidates of 60 years of age ormore provided that the expiry date of thecontract is not later than the date at which thecandidate attains the age of 65.Do you meet this requirement?Global, Code: DQ02.02 , Type: SingleAnswer , Visible by: All Candidates Yes The Candidate Passes No The Candidate Is Disqualified Not applicable, I am applyingfor an internship within NATO The Candidate Passes Maybe, my situation wouldneed to be reviewed ** If so, please explain why*2. NATO can only employ nationals of aNATO member country (Albania, Belgium,Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro,Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway,Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,Kingdom, United States of America). Are youa national of one of those 32 countries?Global, Code: DQ01 , Type: Single Answer ,Visible by: All Candidates No The Candidate Is Disqualified Yes The Candidate Passes #J-18808-Ljbffr