Physical / CIS Infrastructure SME

NATO

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Post ContextThe Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF) provides a Joint Headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations to support NATO’s core tasks at the Joint Operational Level, as directed by the SACEUR.The Support Directorate is responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, assessing and coordinating support staff functions.As an integral part of the development of Joint Force Command Norfolk, the Tiger team for JFCNF 2.0 provides:
  • a holistic, cross-functional, objective analysis and advisory capacity for the delivery of JFCNF 2.0 across the HQ, IAW MC direction and aligned to AAP-16(E) Procedures;
  • a HQ-wide strategic organisational change management capability for the delivery of JFCNF 2.0;
  • a common Project and Programme Management capability within ACO based on proven project and programme management principles and techniques;
The incumbent is responsible for providing subject matter expertise on the full spectrum of Infrastructure and infrastructure policy, providing advise and guidance on the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP)(The incumbent must work within the parameters of the NATO Security Investment Programme and ACO Directives, and in accordance with NATO resource management policy).Principal Duties:
  • JFCNF's subject matter expert on the full spectrum of Infrastructure and Communications Information Systems (CIS) infrastructure policy, related resources and technical issues, and also SME for all activities related to computer engineering concepts, planning, implementation, acceptance, correction of deficiencies, inspection and maintenance of CIS systems/facilities.
  • Primary CIS Infrastructure Advisor to Team Leader Tiger Team JFCNF 2.0 and COS JFCNF.
  • Supports with technical guidance and resolves differing technical viewpoints coming from NCIA and NATO standards, regulations or laws that are enforced by national official institutions, ISO/ISE 27001:2022 STANAGs and Standards among the ACO Infrastructure and facilities community.
  • Supports development of policy, directives, and procedures for Infrastructure and facilities related activities.
  • Develops metrics and the means through which they can support Infrastructure Assessment, MILENG planning, the CapDev and IRM processes.
  • Identifies CIS infrastructure requirements out of JFCNF 2.0.
  • Coordinates, collates and validates the CIS Infrastructure operational requirements for JFCNF.
  • Initiates and develops Infrastructure Reports and briefings, containing analysis and recommendations for initiatives regarding JFCNF available infrastructure.
  • Interacts at the highest levels with technical experts from other Infrastructure stakeholders organisations, particularly NCIA.
  • Co-ordinates and provides infrastructure technical advice to the leadership and management levels of JFCNF.
  • Attends senior working groups and committee meetings on key infrastructure issues for JFCNF particularly, to define and develop the JFCNF position for the relevant NATO boards and committees on CIS matters.
  • Initiates JFCNF Infrastructure and CIS Requirement’s to be fulfilled by either Common Funded, Nationally funded or other sources.
  • Provides guidance and advice to the Command Group and to the Staff of the HQ within the assigned specialist advisor area.
Committee Participation: ACO CIS Requirements/Budgets Pre-screening board – ObserverEssential Qualifications / Experience:
  • University Degree in management information systems, accounting, economics, finance, business administration, public administration, operations research, project management or related discipline and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experience.
  • Previous experience in a Military or large corporation headquarters.
  • Previous experience in the identification and specification of the CIS infrastructure requirements for NATO or similar military facilities.
Language:English - SLP 3333 - (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)Desirable Qualifications / Experience:
  • A Master’s Degree in Information Systems Engineering or similar area and 10 years’ experience of infrastructure engineering related to the conception, evaluation, management, implementation and acceptance of large CIS engineering projects
  • CISSP, CISM, or GSLC certification
  • Previous experience in the NATO Security Investment Programme and Capability Development Process.
  • Previous experience in the identification and specification of the infrastructure requirements for NATO Military facilities.
  • Previous experience in co-operation with NCIA.
  • Experience with NATO financial policy, budget and contracting procedures.
  • Previous experience in NATO common funding. Demonstrable evidence of experience in project management.
  • Security+Ce or CASP certification
  • OS-Level Certification (Windows, Cloud, Linux)
  • Resource Management Education Programme (RMEP) Course (FIN-FI-2708) provided by NATO School Oberammergau (NSO)
  • NATO Information Knowledge Management (IKM) Course (JPL-AA-2678) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)
  • NATO Security Course (MPG-MP-2699) provided by NATO - School Oberammergau (NSO)
Attributes/CompetenciesPersonal Attributes: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. Sensitivity, diplomacy, persuasion, and interpersonal understanding are key for the successful development of the required outcomes. The duties require clarity of thought, sound consistent judgment; good inter personal and communication skills and often a creative approach to bridge the challenge of the diverse application of varying national civil engineering standards and practices to a miscellany of geo-dispersed and dissimilar fixed and deployed infrastructure solutions, which, in addition, may have with possible inherent political ramifications.Professional ContactsDaily professional contacts both at the high managerial and technical level with national Infrastructure project directors, project managers and engineering staff at HQ SACT, NATO Agencies, the NATO International Staff, Architecture and Engineering Consultants and Industry. Daily professional contacts with high managerial, operational and technical staff at National Ministries of Defense, Chief of Defense or General Staff Headquarters as well as with the ACO staff at all levels of ACO Commands, that would lead to modification or creation of policy.Contribution To ObjectivesThis post has direct impact on JFCNF’s ability to meet objectives. This post provides the strategic level coordination and control capabilities on the infrastructure aspects of MILENG function in accordance with MC560/2 to support SACEUR exercising his command functions. It provides advice in order to achieve the desired objectives by enabling or preventing manaeuver or mobility, developing, maintaining, and improving infrastructure. This post also allows the timely and effective planning, implementation and maintenance of required infrastructure for enabling NATO wartime, crisis and peacetime posture. The contribution of the work directly affects the plans, policy and objectives of SHAPE and rest of ACO in regard with AOR enablement, mobility and counter-mobility.Security ClearanceThe successful applicant will be required to apply for and receive a NATO SECRET Security Clearance prior to final confirmation of contract and commencement of employment.Contract
  • This position is linked to a specific NATO project and is for a limited duration of 3 (three) years only.
  • Serving NATO International Civilian staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be offered a three year definite duration contract.
Notes for CandidatesThe gives full details on the eligibility criteria and application processes to be adopted by all candidates. However, candidates should particularly note:Please answer each of the pre-screening questions completely in English. Expressions such as: “please see attached CV, please see annex, please see enclosed document, etc” are not acceptable; this is a cause of immediate rejection of the application.Particular attention should be given to Education and Experience section of your application form, which should be populated with details of your career to date and educational achievements and certifications as they relate to your application.The candidature of NATO redundant staff at grade A2/NG15 will be considered with priority.NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.This vacancy will close on 30 May 2024 @ 17:59hrs (EDT)/11:59hrs (CEST).

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