2026-0125 Solutions Architect (NS) NETHERLANDS - 29 Sep

• The NCIA Chief Technology Office requires Solution Architect services to capture and document the as-is and to-be NATO Intelligence System Architecture as well as a roadmap for how to transition the as-is to the to-be architecture.
• The services include the capturing of the current architecture through the delivery of a Solution Architect with generated documentation, the capturing of the to-be architecture as well as the implementation roadmap in order to assure future programmatic technical coherence. With a focus on documenting the architecture and engagement with all NATO Intelligence Enterprise key stakeholders, the services will ensure the delivery of high-quality technical products that align and will inform current and future NATO Intelligence Enterprise programmes.

Scope of Work

The purpose of this project is to provide the NATO Intelligence Enterprise (NIE) “as-is” and “to-be” architecture and implementation roadmap. To achieve this scope, the Contractor shall:

• Engage with NCIA staff (Technical Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers and Enterprise/Segment Architects) to understand and document current and future system/service capabilities.
• Develop high level overview of as-is architecture.
• Develop the NIE as-is architecture, capturing selected current NIE, applications and system capabilities; their inter-dependencies and the technologies by which they are implemented and the standards they comply with to ensure interoperability.
• Develop the high level NIE to-be architecture.
• Develop the implementation roadmap that provides direction on how to transition towards the to-be architecture.
• Advise on technological synergies, gaps and opportunities identified.

• The candidate must hold an MSc degree in either Computer Science, Software & Systems Engineering, or a similar area, or, exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCIA, that is, at least 6 years’ extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the services outlined in the Statement of Work.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ proved experience in enterprise/solution architecture delivery.
• The candidate must have 4+ years of experience with the development of architectures for NATO and/or defence customers.
• The candidate must have experience using Archimate and Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• The candidate must have proven experience and writing of large, structured documents.
• The candidate must have proven ability to integrate and work in a multinational team.
• The candidate must be fluent in Business English.