Engineer / Developer (Automation in Service Ops)

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Spektrum is seeking an Engineer/Developer focused on automation in Service Ops for an onsite role in The Hague. The role centers on YAML based automation for deployment and configuration management, building and packaging applications and artifacts, creating orchestration logic, and containerizing services with Docker or Kubernetes while integrating with CI/CD pipelines and applying DevSecOps practices. You’ll work in a collaborative, multi‑team environment, produce clear documentation, and help raise automation quality and security across projects. Some NATO site travel may be required and a valid National or NATO Secret clearance is essential. For applications, highlight your YAML automation, packaging, containers, CI/CD, security, measurable outcomes, and teamwork, plus examples of independent and cross‑team delivery and strong communication of risks and timelines.

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004659

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement YAML based automation to support application deployment, configuration management, and environment consistency.
• Develop and maintain application packages (e.g., application layer, container images, or artifacts) suitable for integrating into automated deployment pipelines across multiple environments.
• Create and manage orchestration logic to coordinate application components, dependencies, and lifecycle events.
• Build, enhance, and maintain containerized applications using industry-standard containerization technologies.
• Integrate automation solutions with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Apply DevSecOps practices by embedding security, compliance, and quality checks into automation and pipeline workflows.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to align automation solutions with organizational standards and best practices.
• Produce clear, maintainable documentation for automation code, pipelines, and operational processes.
• Provide technical guidance to improve automation quality and consistency.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Demonstrated experience with YAML-based automation for application management.
• Experience creating and managing application packages and deployment artifacts.
• Strong understanding of orchestration concepts and dependency management.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of development pipelines, including CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles, including secure automation, pipeline security, and shift-left practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation-friendly languages as required by the environment.
• Capable of working as part of a team-of-teams approach
• Automation must be idempotent, reusable, and maintainable.
• Code and configurations must follow established coding, security, and operational standards.
• Security and compliance considerations must be incorporated throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Work independently and as part of teams-of-teams while coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and regularly.
• Adhere to agreed timelines, milestones, and acceptance criteria

Working Location

• The Hague, Netherlands

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know if something suitable for your skills and experience comes up.