IS-11: Network Senior Technician
Post N° IS-11/ Ref. No 2026_00056
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 IT (including Operating System Technology, 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 Local Area Network (LAN) services (mail, file transfer, drive sharing and printing) over a Wide Area Network (WAN), especially for frame- relay based WAN solutions.
- Ability to work independently, to be self-motivated, to work under stress and tight deadlines.
- NATO's two official languages are English and French. The work of this post is mainly conducted in English, therefore fluency in that language is essential and working knowledge of French is desirable.
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
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 12 March 2026.
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 7 177.55, tax free.
- Deployment will be expected to specified areas in support of approved operations/missions throughout the contractual period.
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 12 March 2026.
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.
NSPA COVID MEASURES:
All deployable vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.
NSPA COVID MEASURES:
All deployable vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.
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-11
Ref. No.: 2026_00056
Position category: Information Systems and Technology
Minimum educational level: Technical/vocational post-secondary education
Grade: NATO grade 14:B6
Who can apply?: NATO Civilian Staff and external candidates who are nationals of a NATO member country are invited to apply.
Deadline: 19 March 2026
Type of project: Current publication
Vacancy status: Receiving applications until deadline
