IS-10: Network Senior Technician
Post N° IS-10/ Ref. No 2025_00113
JOB DESCRIPTION - please click here.
- Full higher technical school or equivalent education.
- Not less than seven years of experience in the IS field, and more particularly in networking and telecommunications.
- Broad technical background in the area of LAN, WAN and VTC (including Operating System Technology, IP addressing, Systems Security and network sniffer devices).
- In-depth knowledge in the area of network and telecommunications technology, including the standards applicable and the software/hardware environments and architecture used in implementing them.
- Good understanding of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) when used for automatic network monitoring, operating etc. Good experience with problems of running LAN services [Network Access Control (NAC), mail, file transfer, drive sharing and printing] over a WAN, especially for VPN based WAN solutions.
- Ability to work independently, to be self-motivated, to work under stress and tight deadlines.
- Very good knowledge of Network Monitoring tools and Cisco Operating Systems, including Software Defined Network technologies such as Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and Software Defined Access (SDA).
- Very good knowledge of WiFi networks.
- Good experience in network cabling projects and general electricity standards.
- Ability to prepare and write system documentation.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Multicultural environment
- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
- Excellent health coverage
- Great work/life balance
- Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
- Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 13 April 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
- Basic monthly salary: EUR 6,948.26, tax free.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 13 April 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
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Position Number: IS-10
Ref. No.: 2025_00113
Position category: Information Systems and Technology
Grade: NATO grade 14:B6
Minimum educational level: Full secondary school
Duty location: Capellen, Luxembourg
Who can apply?: NATO Civilian Staff and external candidates who are nationals of a NATO member country are invited to apply.
Deadline: 20 April 2025
Vacancy status: Receiving applications until deadline
