Operations & Exercises DCIS Network Engineer
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Required Start Date: 3 August 2026
The Network Engineer operates within a highly complex, multi-domain environment supporting mission-critical services and distributed architectures. The incumbent will perform project duties such as the following:
~ Provide advanced Level 3 support for complex enterprise network environments.
~ Contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of network enhancements and new projects.
~ Validate and support network changes in line with governance and change management processes.
~ Ensure that, on Routing and Switching elements, remote routine maintenance throughout NATO sites is performed
~ Being responsible for the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures
~ Coordinates and performs routing infrastructures design, configuration and maintenance activities for all appointed NATO exercise scenarios and Operations
~ A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years post-related experience.
At least 8 years' progressive experience in complex network engineering roles.
Design, implementation and support scalable enterprise network infrastructures leveraging BGP, MPLS, IPv6, OSPF, IS-IS, IP multicast, Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN).
Extensive experience in fine-tuning QoS policies to support mission-critical applications and voice services. Deep knowledge and experience with: policy-based routing, route aggregation and summarization, redistribution, VRF, MPLS traffic engineering.
Proficient in data center and switching technologies (STP, MSTP, RapidPVST, EtherChannel, LACP, Virtual Stack, StackWise, Cisco Nexus NX-OS, Spine-Leaf Architecture, VXLAN)
Hands-on experience with SD-WAN technologies.
Proficient in network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
Broad knowledge of C2 systems and software maintenance procedures
Knowledge of ITIL IT service management model
Post graduate degree in a field related to the function of the post
Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements