Ph3Who we are: /h3 /brpFor 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 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia. /p /brpOur 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. /p /brpOur 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. /p /brh3About the job: /h3 /brpBased in Brussels, Belgium you will join the NCIA as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO's Digital Endeavour. You will join the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) within the Chief Technology Office (CTO). The Cloud Centre of Excellence plays a crucial role in ensuring that NATO Enterprises' objectives are met through the effective use of cloud computing technology. The CCoE is responsible for defining and managing the factors that drive decision‑making for public, private, and hybrid cloud scenarios. It also manages a management framework for consuming cloud technical services, evaluates and selects vendor/service provider offerings, and develops a cloud FinOps strategy for cloud technical service chargeback and billing. Additionally, the CCoE establishes architecture standards for cloud‑based applications to reduce technical debt and foster reuse, defines procedures, processes, and tooling for cloud‑based application and infrastructure solution architecture, application and infrastructure development, and legacy renovation. /p /brpWe are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Principal Architect (Cloud) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities: /p /brul /brliLead the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets the strategic requirements of the business. /li /brliSet cloud strategies, policies, standards and practices to ensure compliance between business strategies, technology strategies, and enterprise transformation activities. /li /brliLead the migration of on‑premises applications and infrastructure to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. /li /brliEvaluate and select cloud service providers that meet the organization's requirements for security, compliance, performance, and cost‑effectiveness. /li /brliDevelop and implement cloud governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. /li /brliCollaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT, security, finance and business units, to ensure successful cloud adoption and integration. /li /brliMonitor and optimise cloud usage and costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. /li /brliStay up‑to‑date with emerging cloud technologies and trends, and provide thought leadership and guidance to the organization on cloud‑related matters. /li /brliEnsure the organization's cloud infrastructure is secure, resilient and scalable, and that disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place. /li /br /ul /brpFor a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site. /p /brh3About you: /h3 /brpThe valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are: /p /brul /brliA Master's degree at a nationally recognised/certified university in a related discipline and 5 years post‑related experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with 8 years post‑related experience. /li /brliStrong understanding of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and technologies, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS). /li /brliExperience with cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including knowledge of their offerings, pricing models and SLAs. /li /brliKnowledge of cloud security and compliance requirements, including data privacy, encryption, access controls and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS). /li /brliExperience with cloud migration methodologies and tools, including assessment, planning and execution of migration projects. /li /brliStrong project‑management skills, including the ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage timelines and budgets and communicate effectively with stakeholders. /li /brliExperience with cloud governance frameworks and best practices, including cost optimisation, resource allocation and performance monitoring. /li /brliKnowledge of emerging cloud technologies and trends, such as serverless computing, containerisation and hybrid cloud architectures. /li /brliStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud adoption and integration. /li /brliFluency in English, both written and spoken. /li /br /ul /brh3What we offer: /h3 /brul /brliGenuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history. /li /brliInitial 5‑year contract with a competitive tax‑free salary and household and children's allowances. /li /brliPrivileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave. /li /brliExcellent private health insurance scheme. /li /brliGenerous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays. /li /brliNATO Pension Scheme. /li /brliDevelopment programmes such as professional training, wellbeing and more. /li /br /ul /brpTo learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website. /p /brpThe 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. /p /brpAdditional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr