Senior Solution Engineers x 2 (Maritime + Joint C2)

Who we are:

For more than 70 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 (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, 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 NCI Agency, 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:

At the NCIA Command and Control (C2) Centre, we’re delivering secure, innovative, coherent, cost effective and interoperable communications and information systems solutions to enable command & control of NATO forces, where and when required. You will be joining our small but ambitious team of friendly and supportive colleagues at Enablement and Logistics, designing scalable, secure and high-performance systems that meet the operational needs of the NATO community.

We are now seeking to appoint 2 x Senior Solution Engineers!

Solution Engineers are domain specific technical experts that translate capability requirements into implementation plans, designs and development activities.  They select, design and implement solutions to requirements within a given application domain. They derive solution requirements and designs from capability requirements and architectures.  Solutions, designs, and implementations encompass products, product components, encompassing software, hardware, network, data, documentation and development/test environments.  They evaluate supplier’s technical solution and to manage selected interfaces of that solution.

We have exciting positions within the following domains:

Maritime

You will be at the forefront of delivering next-generation Maritime C2 capabilities for NATO operations. Translate operational challenges into scalable technical solutions that empower real-world missions. Collaborate with experts and users to ensure systems meet the demands of dynamic naval theatres. Support mission readiness and interoperability across Allied forces and multi-domain environments. Your insights will drive innovation, resilience, and effectiveness across NATO’s maritime operations. Join a team that values trust, precision, and purpose—where your impact truly matters.

Joint Command and Control

You will drive strategic planning, enterprise architecture and future-focused technology delivery for Joint Command and Control capabilities for NATO. With deep expertise, you shape interoperable systems and lead complex multi-domain projects. Your leadership defines standards in data governance and emerging tech ecosystems. You guide organisations through scalable, secure, mission-aligned transformations. Trusted by stakeholders across defence, industry, and government, you build lasting impact. At the intersection of policy and innovation, you champion excellence and progress.

For a full list of duties, please review the job descriptions on the NCI Agency career site by clicking here:

Senior Solution Engineer Maritime

Senior Solution Engineer Joint C2

We are a collaborative, growth-oriented team looking for sharp minds who can connect business goals with cutting-edge technical solutions. You will have the option in your application to tell us which position/s you are interested and why!

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
• Experience in team leadership, covering planning, design, system engineering and implementation;
• Expertise in specifying service-oriented and data-centric architectures; detailed understanding of their philosophy, techniques, technologies, security aspects and implementations for cloud-based platforms;
• Knowledge of data science techniques, technologies, best practices and applications, including Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI); 
• Knowledge of international, commercial/industrial standards for information processing and transfer of information;
• Experience in integration of systems and software components using techniques like Application Programming Interfaces (API); 
• Experience in capturing, analysis and specification of functional, technical and performance requirements for integrated C2 capabilities and architectures within the applicable functional areas;
• Experience in Agile software development including programming;
• Experience in roles requiring coordination with multiple project sponsors and national stakeholders;
• Experience in planning and conducting formal and informal meetings and workshops with stakeholders;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills.

Desirable Experience: 

• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements; 
• Knowledge in one or more of the related C2 domains and functions such as Air, Land, Maritime, Logistics, Medical or Military Engineering.
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT. 
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, etc.

 What we offer:

• Truly meaningful work supporting the safety of over a billion NATO citizens within the world’s most successful alliance in history;
• 3 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances;
• Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
• Inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, equality, and personal wellbeing;
• Access to private health insurance, an on-site gym, staff restaurant, Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more;
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
• NATO Pension Scheme;

 To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website.  

The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.   

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.