Key Skills

Job Description

We are currently seeking a talented System Engineer on behalf of a major international organization. Please, only apply if you have an active NATO/EU SECRET security clearance, which is a mandatory requirement for this role. Working model: on-site Location: The Hague, Netherlands Salary range: 550 – 560 euros daily rate as freelancer DUTIES Contributes to the development of domain architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas. Contributes to the specifications of cloud-based or on-premises components, tiers and interfaces, for translation into detailed designs using selected services and products. Supports projects through the preparation of technical plans and application of design principles. Aligns solutions with enterprise and solution architecture standards (including security). Assist in scoping, requirements definition and prioritization activities for small-scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives. Follows agreed standards and applies appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements. Reviews requirements for errors and omissions. Prioritizes requirements and documents traceability to source. Provides input to the requirements baseline. Investigates, manages and applies authorized requests for changes to base-lined requirements, in line with change management policy. Ensures that stakeholders are aware of required resources and that they are made available. Facilitates availability and optimum utilization of resources. Monitors and reports on the progress of development projects SKILLS Essential: The candidate will be required to have system engineering, domain, and user-oriented capabilities. The following skills are considered particularly important: System-of-systems engineering and lifecycle management Requirements engineering and traceability, including use of structured tooling such as DOORS or equivalent Technical baseline and interface management integration, planning and verification strategy development Operational domain knowledge, particularly in AirC2, federated mission operations and NATO operational constructs Human factors, usability analysis and user journey assessment Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at a nationally recognised/certified university in a technical subject with substantial Information Technology (IT) content and 3 years post-related experience. As an exception, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that are of interest to the NCI Agency; namely, at least 5 years of extensive and progressive experience in the duties related to the functions of this post. Desirable: Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements. Knowledge of NATO organization, internal structure and resultant relationships Freelancers are welcome Benefits: Competitive remuneration package Private Insurance A dynamic challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education / progression Ability to work with cutting edge technologies Pleasant working environment Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities UpcoMinds is a dynamic IT company with 29 years of experience that provides end-to-end web and mobile solutions helping businesses to reinvent themselves in the digital world. Our team’s skills and expertise will ensure the holistic digital transformation of any organization, which will considerably improve both business operations and customer’s experience. Our goal is to always have our end products and services reflect our deep engineering skills and elegant progressive design aesthetic. We fundamentally believe deeply in developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients by exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of transparency. Find out more about us at www.upcominds.com We commit to promote Inclusion & Diversity by creating a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued. We offer equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Our recruitment consultants will go through your Curriculum Vitae as soon as possible and get back to you to discuss the opportunity for which you apply. If you don’t hear from us in the coming ten (10) working days, you may consider that you have not been selected for the particular job. By submitting your CV, you consent to its retention in our database for a period of two (2) years, for the purpose of considering your application for current or future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation GDPR.

Core Responsibilities

Contribute to domain and solution architecture, define technical specifications, support project planning, and ensure solutions align with enterprise, security, and architecture standards. Elicit, document, prioritize, and maintain traceable requirements; manage authorized changes, coordinate resources, and monitor development project progress.

Requirements

Requires an active NATO or EU SECRET security clearance and a BSc in a technical subject with substantial IT content plus three years of related experience; alternatively, candidates may qualify with at least five years of extensive, progressive relevant experience. Important capabilities include systems engineering, requirements traceability, technical baseline and interface management, integration and verification planning, AirC2 and NATO operational knowledge, and human factors; international and NATO organizational experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Private Insurance
• Continuous Learning And Education
• Career Progression
• Access To Cutting-Edge Technologies
• Pleasant Working Environment
• Opportunities To Expand Knowledge And Responsibilities