Subject Matter Expert (CIS) - Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, Cyber, Data Analytics, ITIL or Modernisation

About the role

Spektrum supports the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its Tier 1 suppliers with specialist services. The NCIA is NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider, maintaining the enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure. The Subject Matter Expert (L14) gives specialist advice and analysis in one of five CIS disciplines: enterprise architecture, cloud, cyber defence, data analytics, service management/ITIL consultancy, CIS modernisation or interoperability analysis. The role is based in Izmir, Turkey, with support to the CIS Support Element in Ankara and other NATO locations as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on requirements, solution design, implementation and operational improvement.
• Assess technical and operational information, identify risks and gaps and recommend actions.
• Produce advisory outputs such as assessments, option papers, decision papers, reports and briefings.
• Review proposed solutions for compliance, suitability, interoperability and effectiveness.
• Facilitate workshops and coordinate stakeholder input.
• Contribute to standards, procedures, modernisation roadmaps and continual improvement.

Required profile

• Relevant degree or professional qualification, or equivalent extensive experience.
• At least seven years of relevant experience with recognised depth in the assigned discipline.
• Experience turning complex technical findings into practical recommendations for senior audiences.
• Strong analytical, reporting, presentation and technical writing skills in English.
• Right to work and reside in Turkey (work and residence permit or Turkish citizenship).
• Valid NATO SECRET security clearance (or a national SECRET clearance recognised for NATO SECRET) at the start of the assignment.

Required skills

• Desirable: professional certification in the discipline (e.g. TOGAF, Azure/AWS Architect, CISSP, ITIL Expert/Managing Professional, data analytics).
• Desirable: experience with NATO, defence or multinational CIS programmes.
• Desirable: knowledge of NATO interoperability standards and federated mission networking.
• Desirable: enterprise architecture modelling (ArchiMate).
• Desirable: professional spoken and written English (NATO STANAG 6001 SLP 3333 or equivalent).