C005000 Data Engineer; NS - WED

Job Details

Deadline Date:
Wednesday 22 July 2026

Requirement:
Data Engineer

Location:

The Hague, NL

Full Time On‑Site:
Yes (100%)

Scope of the request (hours): 600

Required

Start Date:

1 September 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance:
NATO SECRET

Data management:
Assesses the integrity of data from multiple sources. Provides advice on the transformation of data from one format/medium to another.

Assist in enabling the availability, integrity and searchability of information through the application of formal data and metadata structures and protection measures.

Data modelling and design:
Applies standard data modelling and design techniques based upon a detailed understanding of requirements. Establishes, modifies and maintains data structures and associated components. Communicates the details of data structures and associated components to others using the data structures and associated components.

Data engineering:
Applies data engineering standards and tools to create and maintain data pipelines and extract, transform and load data. Carries out routine data quality checks and remediation.

The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance. The service contractor will be required to have a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at a nationally recognised/certified university in a technical subject with substantial Information Technology (IT) content and 3 years post-related experience. If a university degree is lacking, this may be compensated by demonstrating at least 5 years of extensive and progressive experience in the duties related to the functions of this post.

The service contractor will be required to have technical depth in modern data engineering and platform integration. The principal skill areas required are:

• Data engineering, including Python, Spark, Kafka, ETL/ELT pipelines, and automation
• Data modelling, ontology engineering, and semantic interoperability
• Metadata management and data governance
• Data quality frameworks and validation mechanisms
• Data platform integration and build/configuration practices
• Knowledge of federated data environments and, where possible, defence or mission‑oriented data‑sharing contexts.

Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.

Knowledge of NATO organization, internal structure and resultant relationships.