• Function title: Cloud Architect
• Reference: NOC-NM-2024-AD/818
• Location: Brussels
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties – Information about living in Brussels
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: NMD/TEC/IAS – Architecture Unit
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
• Competition publication date: 27/06/2024
• Competition closing date: 25/07/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, “Technology” develops and maintains NMD’s mission-critical systems, including all NM ops systems, the related communications facilities and technical infrastructure, and supports the Agency’s IT solutions and services (excluding Maastricht Center).

As a Cloud Architect, you will develop and maintain architecture artefacts for hybrid cloud infrastructures, design and facilitate cloud migration strategies to support EUROCONTROL’s business objectives aimed at enabling and modernizing aviation in Europe.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• To lead and coordinate architecture activities related to cloud technologies within the “Technology“(TEC) domain.
• To develop and coordinate architecture roadmaps, define and implement cloud migration strategies/plans in line with the TEC I&T strategy and transformation plans.
• To collaborate closely with the IT architects, IT operations, Information Security and service providers’ teams to build cloud services solutions leveraging modern technologies.
• To oversee cloud governance interactions and ensure integration with the TEC architecture governance.
• To analyse technical requirements, evaluate problems/constraints and identify opportunities to build fit for purpose technology solutions.
• To create awareness and promote cloud technologies and service offerings, facilitate adoption of cloud computing.
• To continuously research and assess new cloud service offerings and evolution of cloud-computing technologies and provide recommendations and subject matter expertise regarding cloud trends, technology, tools and services.
• To carry any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university degree of 4 years followed by 5 years of relevant working experience OR completed university degree of 3 years followed by 6 years of relevant working experience.
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Microsoft AZURE Cloud Certification is required. Cloud Architect credentials such as AWS or Microsoft Azure Solution Architect would be an asset.
• Experience with cloud computing, virtualization and containerization technologies.
• Knowledge of automation and DevOPS methodologies.
• Knowledge of fundamental networking, security, and systems engineering concepts.
• Understanding of infrastructure as code solutions, cloud provisioning and automation tools.
• Technical writing skills (English).
• Analytical thinking: You apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• Problem Solving: You know how to solve complex problems and provide effective solutions.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Result focus: You ensure achievement of shared goals.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1/C2. The selected candidate will be required to become basic users at level A1/A2 of French before the end of the probation period. The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.