Deadline Date:
Monday 28 July 2025
Requirement:
Data Centre Infrastructure Installation Engineering Support
Location:
Mons, BELGIUM
Time On-Site:
100%
Not to Exceed:
2025 BASE: 2,700 EUR/sprint (18 sprints, total NTE 48,600 EUR)
2026, 2027, 2028 OPTIONS
Period of Performance:
2025 Base period: 8 September 2025
Required Security Clearance:
NATO SECRET
Please do NOT
apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
- Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
- Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
- Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Any applications that do NOT meet all the above – and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.
Introduction:
NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is looking for a contractor to support the work of Enable Branch: to ensure the availability, performance, and security of NATO’s data centre across multiple sites. Focus will be on setting up software or hardware to make it operational and providing technical expertise in compliance with NATO’s operational requirements and security standards.
Objectives:
The aim of this SOW is to support NCSC with technical expertise specifically related to the operation and maintenance of NATO’s DATA CENTE INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ENGINEERING with a deliverable based (completion-type) contract to be executed in 2025.
The main objective is to secure advisory services that provide expert guidance and support to achieve:
Qualification:
The engineer should provide and prove the following mandatory performance, education and qualifications:
The main objective is to secure advisory services that provide expert guidance and support to achieve:
- A highly efficient, scalable, and reliable data centre infrastructure that is well-organized, fully optimized for current and future needs, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Standardized procedures for equipment installation, enabling faster deployments, better utilization of space, and minimized risk of error.
- Systematic approach to cable management and enhanced documentation practices for the infrastructure to be easier to maintain, troubleshoot, and expand as organizational needs grow.
Qualification:
The engineer should provide and prove the following mandatory performance, education and qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in data centre environments with hands-on experience in installing, terminating, and testing fibre optic and copper cabling (e.g., Cat5e, Cat6a, Cat7), including structured cabling systems, patch panels, and racks.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a military or NATO environment with a strong understanding of data centre operations and network architecture standards.
- Proficiency in rack and stack operations (installing network, server, and storage hardware) and cable management practices to ensure organized, scalable deployments.
- Experience with network testing tools such as Fluke Networks or equivalent, with the ability to perform cable certification and troubleshooting.
- Experience with patch management software, such as SolarWinds Patch Manager, ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, or equivalent, to ensure proper documentation and organization of cable and equipment layouts.
- Expertise in network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), ensuring seamless integration of network infrastructure in the data centre.
- A valid certification such as BICSI Technician, CNet Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI), or similar.
- Knowledge of data centre power and cooling systems, including UPS, PDUs, and HVAC considerations for optimal performance.
- ITIL v4 Foundation Certification to ensure understanding of service management processes and procedures for structured and efficient operations within the data centre environment.
- Experience in project management and coordination, leading the installation and deployment of data centre projects, including managing timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
- Experience with fibre optic splicing and fusion splicing tools.
- Knowledge of safety standards and compliance with data centre design such as TIA/EIA standards.
- Any valid certification or training in data centre operations, such as Uptime Institute’s Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) or DC Professional’s Data Centre Technician certification.
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring systems (e.g., temperature, humidity sensors, and surveillance) for data centres.