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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 5G Network Architect - **Company:** Spektrum - **Location:** Belgium - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Databases, Data Centers, DevOps, Interoperability, Network Administration, Survey Data Collection, Open Source Technology, Service-Oriented Architecture, Service Design, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, 5G (Telecommunication), Model-Driven Development, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=86111aa01a1ee6ce ## About the Role Do you have experience in System architecture?, * Knowledge and experience in large and complex Communication and Information Systems (CIS) engineering and design, including International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) 5G networks, Communication Systems, Networks, Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud, Security, Monitoring and Control, Interoperability * Experience and knowledge in system architecture and design. * Experience in Enterprise and Capability architecture. * Knowledge of SMC aspects, relevant frameworks and their implementation in large CIS networks. * Experience with Military CIS systems. * Experience in designing readiness assessments, surveys, maturity assessment models for technology adoption. * Familiarity with CIS related international / commercial / industrial standards. Experience with deployable CIS systems (Military and/or Civilian). * Experience in Service Design and Management. * Knowledge of NATO political ambition and organizational structure., * Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance ## Description * NGN Architecture Development * 5G White Paper Development on the selected topics * 5G Readiness Survey and Military Readiness Assessment Update * Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) Review * Advanced IP Management Experimentation (OPTION). Deliverables base period: * D1- Project Kick-off and Requirements Analysis + Kick-off meeting minutes including the analysis of the project requirements and activities that shall be performed during the period of performance, an initial roadmap and review of milestones. * D2- NGN Architecture Development Phase 1 + Providing consultative support for industry to develop an NGN Comms Architecture Study. The Study shall deliver architecture views as follows (requirement analysis; architecture options summarised in a presentation material): 5G to data centre integration, Service oriented architecture, Mobile Edge Computing use-cases and network slicing, Utilising the NATO private 5G core in multiple exercises. This is an initial phase where architecture specificities and artefacts will be defined. * D3- Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) Review + Perform a review of NATO's NMCD concept and standard document, contribute to the review cycle. Proposed NMCD standard includes solutions that are recommended and never tested, compile a comments database and provide consultative support to contribute to the review cycle. * D4- NGN Architecture Development Phase 2 + This phase shall deliver the results of the consulting support and the architecture artefacts that were developed. NGN architecture development work will be performed iteratively. * D5- 5G White Paper Development + Development of a white paper that will examine one of the technical subjects to be provided during the contract execution. + Presentation of the white paper findings and results to NATO stakeholders e.g. CDT division. * D6- 5G Readiness Assessment + Consultative support for NATO Cyber Digital and Transformation (CDT) to refresh the 5G Readiness Survey. Setting up an online survey facility (TBC) that will allow inputs collection. The survey results shall be used to update the relevant section of the "5G Military Readiness Study". + Post processing (i.e. extracting and summarizing survey results) or open-source analysis of survey questions. Updating relevant section of the "5G Military Readiness Study". Delivery of a presentation. * D7- Final Reports submitted + All final reports and artefacts from the project deliverables shall be submitted. Deliverables option period: * D1- Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) - Advanced IP Management Experiment Design + To assess scalability and implementation risk of the Model-driven DevOps normalized concept proposed in Network Management and Cyber Defence (NMCD), the Contractor shall design a controlled Pilot DevOps Testbed covering Day 0/1/2 lifecycle operations. Note: more information about NMCD concept will be provided by NCIA after the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed. * D7- Network Management and Cyber Defense (NMCD) - Advanced IP Management Experiment Pilot + According to the design proposed in the previous optional deliverable. 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