C004177 - Windows Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Configure, operate, and secure Windows-based systems across NATO’s CSSL infrastructure.

• Install, update, migrate, and support Microsoft-based infrastructure (servers, networks, computers) at Tier 2 and Tier 3 NATO remote sites.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on-site and remotely.

• Manage daily operations of Windows system environments, including performance and capacity planning.

• Conduct system configuration changes and upgrades based on security or obsolescence needs.

• Maintain servers, generate system logs, and monitor performance across multiple sites.

• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities within the required timelines.

• Support specialist application upgrades and changes, including Change Management Board presentations.

• Implement improvement processes to reduce incident frequency and system downtime.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with at least 5 years of relevant experience
  or

• Secondary education plus advanced vocational training and 7 years of relevant experience.

Technical Skills (Mandatory):

• Minimum 5 years of experience administering large-scale Windows applications or Active Directory Domain environments.

• Proven ability in developing and maintaining Windows platforms supporting multiple client environments.

• Strong expertise in the following Microsoft technologies:

  • Windows Server 2019/2022

  • Windows 11

  • Microsoft Configuration Manager

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019

  • Remote Desktop Services / Terminal Services

• Familiarity with virtualization platforms, preferably VMware.

Technical Skills (Desirable):

• Microsoft certifications (current and relevant).

• Experience implementing and validating NCIA CSSL security standards.

• Recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, MCSE/S, CISA, GSNA, or GIAC.

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, especially confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad).

• Prior experience in international/military-civilian work environments.

Additional Information:

• Occasional travel within Belgium (e.g., Brussels or Braine L’Alleud) may be required once per quarter.

• Only candidates holding a valid NATO CTS clearance can be considered. Applications with CTS "in progress" are not eligible.