Transmission Engineer (NaaS)

We are looking for a Transmission Engineer (Network as a Service) to join an international military-political organization (NATO).

Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium – relocation is required.

The candidate is required to possess a valid NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET (CTS) security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for managed transmission infrastructure services, including network management, system maintenance, and engineering support.

• Perform online network management covering fault, performance, accounting, configuration, and security management for transmission services delivered via NGCS and DCIS, including both legacy/TOM and IP/MPLS technologies.

• Deliver engineering support for:

  • Network interconnections,

  • Smart and intelligent multiplexers,

  • Data switching and routing equipment,

  • Terminating equipment, including modems and cryptographic devices.

• Support operations and maintenance of assigned transmission systems, including interfaces and protocols.

• Analyse incident reports and trends related to assigned systems, services, and networks.

• Prepare and support Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), operational advice notices, system and equipment configurations, interface standards, and procedures.

• Provide technical support for planning and implementation of system configuration changes and network enhancements.

• Deliver specialist advice and knowledge transfer to other technical staff.

• Conduct technical reviews to ensure implementation projects comply with NATO service and deployable system requirements.

• Develop, maintain, and review technical documentation, including engineering guidance notes for CSU and DCIS technical personnel.

• Assist remote sites in resolving transmission-related incidents.

• Verify, maintain, prepare, and publish services and systems documentation.

Experience and Education:

• University degree in ICT System Engineering or a related discipline, supplemented by qualifications within the C4ISR domain.

• Strong experience in installation, testing, integration, configuration, and programming of:

  • IP/MPLS routing and switching networks,

  • Legacy and TOM transmission networks.

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • Alcatel Lucent Service Routers, Service Access Routers, and switches,

  • Cisco routing and switching equipment.

• Knowledge and experience with modern communication systems such as IP/MPLS and DWDM, as well as legacy transmission technologies.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in English (min. C1).

Required Certifications:

• Alcatel Lucent Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) or higher (or equivalent demonstrable knowledge).

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing & Switching or higher (or equivalent demonstrable knowledge).

Desirable Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience working with NATO transmission networks, interfaces, and encryption devices.

• Experience in operation, administration, and maintenance of digital telecommunication and transmission systems.

• Knowledge and/or experience with DWDM and SDH technologies, particularly:

  • Alcatel Lucent optical products,

  • Sagem/Siemens SDH solutions.

• Experience with RAD Megaplex products and management tools.

• Knowledge of NETIS / Promina systems.

• Prior experience in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.

Offer:

• On-site position in Belgium (Braine-l’Alleud) - relocation is required.

• Full-time, long-term B2B contract with Shimi, renewable for up to one year.

• Start date: 08 February 2026.

• Rate: up to 66 EUR/hour /net.

• Security Clearance: NATO Cosmic Top Secret (CTS).