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The Geospatial System Operator (SHAPE) is a technical specialist responsible for the design, development, integration, and maintenance of geospatial data and services within the Esri platform and broader JISR systems. This role supports NATO operations by integrating complex C4ISR data, performing advanced geospatial analysis, and maintaining user-facing GIS tools such as dashboards and portals. The incumbent ensures the registration and publication of authoritative data, supports multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to the development of IT solutions aligned with NATO requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Data/Services design, development and integration within the Esri platform and other JISR systems;

• Integration of diverse C4ISR data from complex and disparate pathways;

• Registration of authoritative C4ISR data in an Esri based portal environment;

• Perform complex C4ISR data visualisation and analysis using the Esri platform in an enterprise environment;

• Maintain user-facing GIS web-based tools, e.g. dashboards, portals, etc;

• Perform Geospatial data selection, analysis and publication (including complex geospatial analysis services);

• Workshop preparation and execution;

• Requirements capturing;

• CIP system monitoring;

• CIP/ SHAPE specific development work;

• On the job training as per CIP user needs;

• Support multidisciplinary teams of users and technical and operational stakeholders;

• Suggest improvements, discuss with supervisor and implement as agreed;

• Maintain provisioning environment;

• Participate in technical and operational meetings, offering advice and seeking solutions;

• Support NATO in the development of recommendations for updates to current services;

• Provide meaningful input to envisioning IT solutions that fit best NATO requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Valid security clearance at minimum NATO S*CR*T level;

• Education – BSc or equivalent in a geospatial domain;

• Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge in all aspects of the Esri enterprises, including:

• ArcGIS Pro;

• ArcGIS Portal and components;

• ArcGIS Server, advanced publishing mechanisms and best practices;

• Excellent knowledge of Esri components (Dashboards, viewers, story maps, etc.) with minimum of 3 years' experience in configuration and maintenance;

• Minimum of 3 years' experience and deep knowledge on geospatial data visualization, services and analysis using the Esri enterprise SW suite.

• Excellent knowledge of vector data manipulation;

• Good knowledge of data management in a complex multinetwork/multi-user environment;

• Experience in automating GIS workflows;

• Solid experience in working in a Microsoft environment with shared data access;

• Ability to independently plan and execute assigned project tasks under guidance, taking into account policies, programme goals, priorities, funding and other planning constraints;

• Ability to receive and execute tasking in accordance with direction from NCI Agency staff;

• Ability to work on its own and as part of a team;

• Strong listening and communication skills in English;

Desirable skills/experience:

• Basic python scripting skills;

• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization;

• Knowledge of NATO Functional Area Services;

• Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure;

• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint;

• NATO and/or military experience;

• Highly motivated, good communication skills, team player.

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.