RFQ CDT-0004 Cloud Architect for CDT Capability Coherence Section

Duties

• Maintain the NATO Enterprise Cloud Implementation Strategy: Oversee and regularly update the strategy to ensure it remains aligned with organizational goals, emerging technologies, and evolving requirements.
• Facilitate Coherent Implementation: Monitor and coordinate the execution of the Cloud Implementation Strategy, with a key focus on supporting major cloud adoption programs such as the Protected Business Network (PBN) and Operational Network Extension (ON-X).
• Assess and Evaluate Architectural Decisions: Continuously review and analyse architectural decisions and their implications for the organization’s strategic goals.
• Provide Strategic Guidance: Offer expert recommendations on scoping, prioritization, and timelines for cloud adoption programs, ensuring well-informed decision-making and effective execution.
• Lead Pilot Projects: Lead small-scale pilot initiatives that provide critical insights, inform strategic decision-making, and minimize risks for larger cloud adoption efforts.
• Collaborate with Teams: Coordinate and oversee both internal teams and external industry service providers to ensure successful project delivery and seamless execution of activities.
• Align Stakeholder Objectives: Engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and establish streamlined approaches to execution, fostering consensus and clarity throughout the process.
• Manage Stakeholder Engagements: Coordinate and manage interactions with key stakeholders—including program teams, security accreditation bodies, business owners, and service providers—to guarantee success in cloud adoption endeavours.
• Facilitate Problem-Solving Workshops: Organize and lead in-depth workshops with stakeholders to address complex technical and programmatic challenges, devising actionable solutions to drive cloud adoption forward.
• Represent CDT Across Forums: Act as the designated representative of the CDT Capability Coherence section in both technical boards and committees to advocate and support cloud adoption objectives.
• Deliver Strategic Briefings: Develop and deliver clear, insightful briefings on technical and strategic matters to a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring understanding and alignment of goals.
• The contractor will be responsible for complying with the respective national requirements for working permits, visas, taxes, social security etc. whilst working on site at NATO HQ Brussels, Belgium.
• The contractor will be responsible for complying with all the respective National Health COVID-19 regulations in Belgium before taking up the position.
• The contractor reports to the assigned CDT Team Lead.
• The contractor shall comply with all general rules, terms, and conditions applicable to working within the CDT at NATO HQ Brussels.

Requirement

• Demonstrated relevant experience (5 years) in designing and implementing Enterprise-scale Cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) within large complex organisations or similar to NATO (supranational, international).
• Demonstrated experience (3 years) in large-scale migration of on-premise to cloud in an Enterprise context.
• Demonstrated experience (3 years) in stakeholder management and coordination of technical decision-making (e.g. architecture boards).
• Strong communication skills in English with the ability to develop (in written-form) and present complex concepts in a clear and succinct manner.
• The awardee must hold a NATO SECRET Security Clearance.
• The contractor must be in possession of a NATO SECRET security clearance.

Preferences

• Demonstrated experience in on-premise datacenter operations and/or implementing air-gapped/on-premise cloud computing capabilities.
• Holds certifications from recognized industry players in cloud (e.g. Microsoft, AWS, Google, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), IT governance (e.g. COBIT), and service management (ITIL).
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-national environments (e.g., NATO, EU, or National Defense).
• Demonstrated experience in the design and deployment of Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA).