SharePoint Developer – BMD Programme

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 – 2025-0157

Role Background

The BMD PO is looking for a BMD SharePoint Developer who will contribute to the IKM Strategy and Objectives of the BMD Programme for 2025 with a specific focus on the improvement of the BMD SharePoint portal and the tools used by the BMD Team to create, store and share data and info. They will be requested to maintain and update the current BMD SharePoint Portal according to both NCIA general guidelines and BMD team’s requirements in retaining, organize and share knowledge within the Programme.

Role Duties and Responsibilities

WP1 – Design, develop and document BMD SharePoint Portal custom solutions for the BMD Programme Office

• They will be part of the BMD IKM team and will provide SharePoint solutions based on BMD requirements. The incumbent must be able to collect inputs and design solutions according to NCIA IKM guidelines. Existing and New solutions will be extensively detailed in the governance document that will be produced as part of this deliverable.

WP2 – Provide technical support for SharePoint users

• They will analyse SharePoint usage and activity and troubleshoot technical issues encountered by the BMD SharePoint users and preform in-depth analysis of the most frequent issues. The incumbent shall also research and evaluate new applications of information technology to improve information management processes and make recommendations for their deployment.

WP3 – Collaborate with NCIA IKDM and other developers and develop a communication plan to ensure alignment and clear communication of IKDM policies and practices with BMD staff.

• They will attend regular meetings with NCIA IKM team and other SharePoint developers and report to the BMD IKM Team on possible issues or changes which can affect the BMD SharePoint portal. They will design a communication plan that allows the information gathered to flow efficiently and in a timely manner to BMD Staff.

WP4 - Develop guidance, training materials and conduct training sessions

• They will provide internal training and consulting on IKDM concepts and methodologies and custom collaboration tools with the aim of facilitating knowledge transfer to the BMD Team.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Recent experience in support software development effort as a developer, technical manager or solution architect.
• Recent experience in application development for business intelligence tools, collaboration portals and database management systems.
• Experience and knowledge in using standards and best practices focusing on information management techniques.
• Knowledge of current concepts and technologies to support information and data management focusing on coordination and control of documentation.
• Familiarity with current and emergent network, client and server platforms such as virtualized infrastructure, storage and management platforms, and their specific uses and limitations.
• Knowledge of Incident and Problem Management processes and experience
• Experience in frontend development, configuration and customisation of Microsoft SharePoint 2013 and 2019
• Extensive experience in customizing Sharepoint sites, pages and layouts and forms utilising SharePoint Framework (SPFx), HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and Typescript or third party forms designer tools such as Infopath.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Workflow automation tools such as SharePoint, K2, Nintex
• Experience using SharePoint 3rd party tools such as Sharegate, Metalogix and DocAve
• Strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders including business users to gather and translate requirements into functional solutions.
• Experience in supporting SharePoint migration projects, including the transition of legacy customisations to newer versions.
• Candidate must have the nationality of one of the NATO nations.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

Language Proficiency

• Business English

Working Location

• Remote

Working Policy

• Off-Site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance