Quality Assurance Lead

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NorwayEuropeLead

Lead Quality Assurance efforts supporting NATO's communication and information technology services.

Обязанности

Maintain JWC and NCST software inventories while ensuring adherence to applicable security policies and standards
Manage QA/QC activities for CIS builds and desktop image builds supporting exercises and operational events
Conduct QA/QC testing of IT equipment and software prior to deployment and customer handover
Ensure implementation and compliance of CIS security policies in accordance with exercise and operational documentation
Lead and supervise technicians conducting internal quality audits and oversee the production of technical non-compliance reports
Liaise closely with internal Section Heads and provide assistance as required
Plan, schedule own work and monitor work of others – where applicable - within limited time horizons
Perform other duties as may be required

Другое

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.
Strong knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure management
Experience in Change and Configuration Management procedures, including software releases, updates, approvals, and compliance tracking
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, CIS security policies, and compliance requirements within operational and exercise environments
Ability to conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes for CIS builds, desktop image builds, IT equipment, and software systems
Experience in testing and validation of IT systems prior to operational deployment, exercises, or customer handover
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to identify non-compliances and produce detailed technical audit reports
Leadership and team management experience, including coordinating technicians and directing quality audit activities
Effective communication and coordination skills to liaise with internal units, stakeholders, and customers
Stavanger, Norway
80 % On-site
Some travel to other NATO sites may be required
Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance