Job Description

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?

You will support NATO’s digital transformation by developing and advancing communications and networking standards that enable persistent, secure, and policycompliant consultation, command, and control networks in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).

Responsibilities:

• Requirements Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement

• Ontology Engineering and Lifecycle Management

• Semantic Artefacts Development and Management

• Data Standards Development and Harmonization

• Ontology Governance and Architecture Alignment

• Integration, Data Exploitation, and AI Enablement

• Reporting, Briefings, and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support to Unforeseen and Ad Hoc Requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A university degree in a relevant engineering or technical field such as computer science, mathematics, physics, artificial intelligence, or cognitive science, or an equivalent technical qualification.

• Comprehensive knowledge of structured information and data analysis techniques and/or business analysis leading to the development of automated systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of ontology and taxonomy development, including integration with knowledge graphs and modelling of complex entity relationships.

• Strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to analyse complex technical data and system specifications and apply conceptual thinking to problem-solving.

• Strong interoperability mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

• At least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in software engineering and/or data modelling in a national or military context, including knowledge of systems interoperability at both governance and operational levels. Demonstrated experience working with national or international standards (e.g. ISO, CEN, CENELEC, NIST, AFNOR, DIN,) is essential.

• Demonstrated experience working in secure cloud-based environments.

• Good knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methods and model-driven development approaches such as TOGAF and ArchiMate.

• Good knowledge of data engineering and AI-enabling capabilities. Experience with DataOps, MLOps, and cloud-based data environments is desirable.

• Knowledge of high-level programming languages and frameworks. Experience with technologies such as Python, TensorFlow, or PyTorch is desirable.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to support briefings and translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable requirements.

• Strong project management skills and knowledge of agile delivery practices.

• Knowledge of NATO Data Governance and Management policies and supporting directives is desirable.

• Knowledge of the NATO Digital Policy Committee (DPC) and its substructure is desirable.

• Knowledge of NATO standardization artefacts, including STANAGs, Allied Data Publications (ADatP), and Standards Related Documents (SRD), is desirable.

• Knowledge of ontology and semantic web standards is desirable. Experience with standards such as OWL 2 DL and SPARQL is desirable.

• Experience in software development for interfaces, including APIs, object-based development, web applications, and data processing, is desirable.

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.