C004501 Network Technician (NS) - THU 18 Dec

Deadline Date: Thursday 18 December 2025

Requirement: Network Technician

Location: Brussels, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 836

Required Start Date: 2 February 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

Under the direction of Head, Network Management, but largely on own initiative, the IWC Network Analyst will perform the following duties:

• Provide first and second line network cabling support to the Service Centre;
• Perform diagnose and resolve network cabling incidents and problems;
• Install, move and change network port patching and network circuit patching;
• Monitor network access layer systems and proactively report and resolve potential network cabling issues;
• Write Standard Operating Procedures to document network cabling systems;
• Operate Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to support new client installations, moves and changes;
• Provide cabling support during preparation of security assessment setups;
• Act as technical cabling lead for standalone Internet lines and carrier connectivity;
• Supervise and escort external ICT providers;
• Take the technical lead for Passive Network Infrastructure (PNWI) related cabling activities;
• Any other network cabling related duties as required.

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 4 years post-related experience, or a secondary educational qualification with 6 years post-related experience;
• At least 4 years recent LAN cabling support experience with Passive Network Infrastructure systems;
• At least 4 years recent CCNA level Access Layer support experience;
• At least 2 years recent experience with Cisco ISE client devices commissioning and resolving client device issues;
• At least 1 year recent experience with monitoring Cisco DNAc/CCC or equivalent;
• At least 1 year recent experience with Cisco Wireless Access Points and related configuration changes;
• Recent experience with DNS and DHCP.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• French language proficiency for communications with external service providers;
• ITIL working knowledge;
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Experience with communication interfacing of Crypto systems;
• Experience with Microsoft IPAM.