Cloud Architect (Brussels, Belgium) at GEOSPATIAL CONSULTING GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC – Alexandria

Work Location: Onsite (NATO HQ) Brussels, Belgium

Reporting Hours: Central European Business Hours

Clearance: DoD Secret or NATO Secret

Travel: Occasional travel within NATO Countries

Applications will not be considered after April 1st.

At geocgi we pride ourselves on not losing our focus. We started out and remain GIS experts (or geeks. . . depending on your perspective). Since 2006, we’ve evolved into a world-class and world-wide service provider of multiple disciplines. We are a talented, hardworking group that share values and characteristics that drive client, professional, and personal success. Geocgi is looking for a Cloud Architect to support NATO’s Cyber and Digital Transformation (CDT) Division at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This role will help drive enterprise cloud adoption across NATO, aligning technical implementation with strategic objectives during NATO’s “Year of the Cloud.” This is a high-impact opportunity to shape cloud strategy and modernization efforts across a complex, multinational environment supporting over 25,000 users.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain the NATO Enterprise Cloud Implementation Strategy, ensuring alignment with mission and evolving technologies

Provide architectural guidance and evaluate cloud design decisions across enterprise programs

Support major cloud initiatives (e.g., enterprise networks and modernization efforts)

Lead pilot projects to accelerate adoption and reduce risk for large-scale cloud implementations

Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to ensure successful delivery

Serve as a key liaison across stakeholders, including technical teams, program leadership, and security bodies

Facilitate workshops and drive solutions to complex technical challenges

Deliver clear, actionable briefings to senior stakeholders and technical boards

As a candidate supporting NATO:

Health and Social Insurance: Coverage through mandatory contributions to the national social security system, including health insurance, pension, unemployment, and family allowance benefits.

Paid Leave Entitlements: Statutory annual leave, sick leave, and other types of leave as provided under applicable labor laws.

The following are requirements of the Cloud Architect:

U.S. Citizen and Active U.S. Passport.

Active DoD Secret Clearance or NATO Secret Clearance.

5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or 2 years of experience with a PhD.

5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

3+ years of experience supporting large-scale cloud migrations from on-premise environments

Experience working in complex, large organizations (e.g., government, defense, or international environments)

Proven ability to manage stakeholders and guide technical decision-making

Strong written and verbal communication skills (English)

The following are preferred of the Cloud Architect:

Experience with on-prem or air-gapped cloud environments

Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)

Knowledge of enterprise frameworks (TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT)

Experience in multinational or defense environments (e.g., NATO, EU)

Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Two

The annual base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $140,000 - $165,000 USD. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Geocgi considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Please visit our website and careers page at: www.geocgi.com to apply. Geocgi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.