Lead Digital Infrastructure Engineer

Lead the design, integration and evolution of NATO’s digital infrastructure including networks, hosting and platform systems, storage, data centres, cloud services and secure infrastructure capabilities. Provide technical leadership and support the transformation of IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable and resilient digital infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership for systems design, integration, build, automation and continuous improvement activities.
• Advise leadership and internal and external stakeholders on infrastructure design, standards, architecture and technology choices.
• Ensure coherence between in-house and industry-delivered services, particularly where security, integration and operational resilience are critical.
• Support the definition, refinement and validation of technical requirements across relevant projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to procurement activities, including Statements of Work, technical evaluation of industry bids, contract supervision and acceptance of delivered capabilities.
• Mentor technical staff, promote design best practices and represent NISC in internal and external technical forums.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 5 years role-related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years role related experience.
• At least 5 years extensive practical experience managing the design and implementation of technology, software and hardware components for networks, hosting and platform systems, storage systems, data centers, and cloud services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to other IT staff.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams preferably in an international environment.
• Practical experience developing and applying architecture, design standards, policies and technical guidance.
• Experience supporting complex infrastructure programmes, stakeholder engagement and technical decision-making.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Skills

• Network Design Implementation
• Platform Systems Implementation
• Storage Systems Management
• Data Centre Operations
• Cloud Service Management
• Technical Guidance
• Architecture Development
• Design Standards Application
• Policy Development
• Technical Support
• Infrastructure Programme Support
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Decision Making
• Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership
• Digital Infrastructure Integration
• IT Service Transformation

Languages

English