GIS/IMINT– Data Systems Specialist

• EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

• Nationally recognized/certified university qualification in a geospatial domain (Geography, Geology, Geodesy, etc.) Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 3 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post
• Excellent knowledge of Esri Arc GIS Enterprise
• Excellent knowledge of Esri Arc GIS Portal and components
• Proven experience on the development and implementation of Core GIS image services and its integration with other users in NATO’s IMINT community
• Proven experience in the Integration geospatial data (e.g. imagery) into NATO systems
• Proven experience in the he exploitation of current Core GIS Software baseline components, including Arc GIS Portal and operational dashboards in support of ACO’s COI/FAS geospatial requirements
• Proven experience in the development and implementation, configuration and management of tailored GIS web services and (semi-) automation of GIS production workflows in support of ACO’s COI/FAS requirements
• Knowledge of NATO Communication and Information Systems Infrastructure
• Proven experience in the generation of 3D services for regional/continental areas
• Excellent knowledge of Esri Arc GIS Server, advanced publishing mechanisms and best practices
• Good knowledge of Commercial Satellite Imagery, formats and metadata
• Excellent knowledge of vector data manipulation
• Good knowledge of data management in a complex multi-network/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
• Highly motivated, good communication skills, team player

• Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
• Basic python scripting skills
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements

• DUTIES/ROLE:
• Operate established multi-source imagery provisioning service including trouble shooting
• Integration geospatial data (e.g. imagery) into NATO systems
• Manage all relevant imagery and other data
• Suggest improvements, discuss with supervisor and implement as agreed
• Maintain provisioning environment
• Exploitation of current Core GIS Software baseline components, including Arc GIS Portal and operational dashboards in support of ACO’s Community of Interest (COI)/ Functional Area Services (FAS) geospatial requirements
• Development and implementation, configuration and management of tailored GIS web services and (semi-) automation of GIS production workflows in support of ACO’s COI/FAS requirements
• Development and implementation of Core GIS image services and its integration with other users in NATO’s IMINT community
• Generation of 3D services for regional/continental areas
• Support multidisciplinary teams of users and technical and operational stakeholders
• 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
• The list of activities may expand as urgent operational requests emerge and qualification of the candidate allows
• Close coordination of all activities with the NCI Agency Project Manager (PM) as well as strict adherence to agreed timelines is mandatory

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