Principal Technician
Solliciteren
Plaats
Braine-Le-Comte7090
Henegouwen
België
Contract
Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duurDatum gepubliceerd
2026-02-24Online to:
2026-04-25EUR 15.00 HOUR
Principal Technician
Primary Location
Belgium-Braine l'Alleud
NATO Body
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
Schedule
Full-time
Application Deadline
17-Mar-2026, 6:59:00 PM
Salary (Pay Basis)
5,393.24
Grade
NATO Grade G12
Who we are:
For more than 75 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 (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of over 3000 civilian and military staff in 30 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 NCIA, 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:
Based in Braine L'Alleud, Belgium, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our Information Technology services to support NATO's Digital Transformation. You will join the NATO Digital Workplace Centre (NDWC), which is responsible for the Digital Workplace, covering operational NATO services, across all content classifications and security domains, for desktop computing, mail, instant messaging, video teleconference (VTC), content services platforms, telephony, printing and mobility services. NDWC responsibilities also cover the support of digital events, meetings and large-scale conferences for both the Agency and NATO stakeholders. NDWC also has the responsibility for driving the future roadmaps of these services across the NATO Enterprise to enable a NATO Digital Workplace through new services.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Technician (End User Devices) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:
Support cloud-based endpoints and remote access technologies;
Monitor system health, analyse alerts, and tune thresholds;
Maintain device compliance and reliability;
Provide expeditious Level 2 and Level 3 support services (including technical support to service desk and emergency on-site assistance) to ensure Personal Workplace services remain operational;
Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes;
Monitor and respond to security events.
For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site .
About you:
The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:
Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience;
At least 3 years' experience implementing, managing, and optimizing collaboration tools and platforms within a digital ecosystem of an organization;
Demonstrable knowledge of IT infrastructure and systems, including enterprise-class servers, operating systems, storage, and virtualization technologies;
Practical experience of Endpoint & End User Support, Cloud & Virtual Desktop Support, Security & Endpoint Protection, Scripting & Automation and Monitoring & Observability;
Experience with SCOM, Zabbix, Lansweeper, and SCCM;
Good experience deploying communication and collaboration software;
Very good experience with troubleshooting and providing end users' support;
Very good problem solving and communication skills;
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
This position is temporarily based in Braine L'Alleud, Belgium, pending completion of the new SHAPE facility at Camp Casteau in Mons. The Braine L'Alleud site is expected to close by end 2027, with future duty stations shifting to Brussels or Mons, depending on function and business needs.
Note that the work is conducted mainly on site in Braine L'Alleud, Belgium.
What we offer:
Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
5 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.
To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website .
The NCIA 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 NCIA career site.
Belgium-Braine l'Alleud
NATO Body
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)
Schedule
Full-time
Application Deadline
17-Mar-2026, 6:59:00 PM
Salary (Pay Basis)
5,393.24
Grade
NATO Grade G12
Who we are:
For more than 75 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 (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of over 3000 civilian and military staff in 30 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 NCIA, 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:
Based in Braine L'Alleud, Belgium, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our Information Technology services to support NATO's Digital Transformation. You will join the NATO Digital Workplace Centre (NDWC), which is responsible for the Digital Workplace, covering operational NATO services, across all content classifications and security domains, for desktop computing, mail, instant messaging, video teleconference (VTC), content services platforms, telephony, printing and mobility services. NDWC responsibilities also cover the support of digital events, meetings and large-scale conferences for both the Agency and NATO stakeholders. NDWC also has the responsibility for driving the future roadmaps of these services across the NATO Enterprise to enable a NATO Digital Workplace through new services.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Technician (End User Devices) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:
Support cloud-based endpoints and remote access technologies;
Monitor system health, analyse alerts, and tune thresholds;
Maintain device compliance and reliability;
Provide expeditious Level 2 and Level 3 support services (including technical support to service desk and emergency on-site assistance) to ensure Personal Workplace services remain operational;
Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes;
Monitor and respond to security events.
For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site .
About you:
The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:
Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience;
At least 3 years' experience implementing, managing, and optimizing collaboration tools and platforms within a digital ecosystem of an organization;
Demonstrable knowledge of IT infrastructure and systems, including enterprise-class servers, operating systems, storage, and virtualization technologies;
Practical experience of Endpoint & End User Support, Cloud & Virtual Desktop Support, Security & Endpoint Protection, Scripting & Automation and Monitoring & Observability;
Experience with SCOM, Zabbix, Lansweeper, and SCCM;
Good experience deploying communication and collaboration software;
Very good experience with troubleshooting and providing end users' support;
Very good problem solving and communication skills;
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
This position is temporarily based in Braine L'Alleud, Belgium, pending completion of the new SHAPE facility at Camp Casteau in Mons. The Braine L'Alleud site is expected to close by end 2027, with future duty stations shifting to Brussels or Mons, depending on function and business needs.
Note that the work is conducted mainly on site in Braine L'Alleud, Belgium.
What we offer:
Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
5 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.
To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website .
The NCIA 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 NCIA career site.
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