Principal Technicians (ICT Systems) - 2 Positions

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:

We are now recruiting for 2 Principal Technicians (ICT Systems)!

Based in The Hague, Netherlands OR Mons, Belgium - you will join the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) as Principal Technicians (ICT Systems) within The Command and Control Centre (C2). C2 Centre is responsible for planning and executing all lifecycle management activities (design, transition and operations) for Joint/Maritime/Land C2 services (including: subject matter expertise; research and development; software engineering; acquisition; operations and maintenance; and, disposal) in the following technical service areas: Land; Maritime; Joint; Special Operations, Logistics, Medical, Military Engineering and Nuclear Command and Control, Military Messaging, Situational Awareness, Operations Planning and Collective Training and Exercise Support. 

Join us as a Principal Technician (ICT Systems) you’ll lead the charge in installing, maintaining, and optimizing ICT systems while providing expert technical support. Stay ahead with the latest tech trends, ensure data security, and keep systems reliable. Collaborate across departments to enhance our ICT infrastructure and streamline operations. Plus, take ownership of build and deployment pipelines for maximum efficiency.

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

Principal Technician (ICT Systems)

About you:

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

• Higher vocational training in computer science with 3 years of post-related experience, or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years of post-related experience.

At least 3 years of experience within a large organization, including:

• Deployment and maintenance of Windows and Linux systems (e.g., vSphere, Active Directory).
• Administration of modern information systems, such as relational databases, service-oriented architectures, and web services.
• Handling 1st/2nd line issues, creating solution entries, and IT service management.
• Knowledge of interoperability standards, testing methodologies, and operational decision-making systems.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and contributing to proposals.

What we offer:

Genuinely meaningful work as part of the 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;
Excellent private health insurance scheme;
Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
NATO Pension Scheme;
Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more
 

Please note:

** For MONS Location the basic monthly salary as of 2025 is  5,195.80 EURO

    For THE HAGUE location the basic monthly salary as of 2025  is  5,755.34 EURO

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 here via the NCI Agency career site.