Solution Architect

Job Description

- Devise complete solutions for SOA
- Detailed knowledge of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Cloud Computing technology and concepts;
- Detailed knowledge and experience (>3 years) with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) implementation concepts including Web Services, SOAP, REST, Publish-Subscribe, XML, JSON, XSLT, WSDL and UDDI, as well as Web Services specifications;
- Detailed knowledge and experience (>3 years) of Identity Management concepts and technologies, testing tools and methodologies, test planning, configuration and operation;
- Detailed knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IdAM) policies, standards and industry trends;
- Detailed knowledge and experience (>3 years) with Web Service-specific security standards and products including SAML 1.x and 2.0, XACML, WS-Security, WS-Trust, and WS-I;
- Detailed knowledge and experience (>3 years) with specific security areas including PKI, X.509 and products including Microsoft Certificate Services and Entrust Certificate Authority;
- Detailed knowledge and experience (>3 years) with Web Hosting environments, including Microsoft IIS and Apache Tomcat;
- Knowledge and experience (3 years) of Requirements Management, including the use of IBM DOORS;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills;
- NATO SECRET clearance valid through the contract period;
- English : excellent level

Preferabke skills:

- Experience of working in an (international) environment, comprising both military and civilian staff;
- Able to learn new procedures and terminology quickly; ity with NATO cross-domain requirements;
- Ability to independently produce and edit technical documentation and scientific reports in English;
- Excellent communications skills;

Nice to have:

- Previous experience in building software-based Middleware Platforms for large projects;
- Conversant with NATO policy and procurement procedures;
- Familiar with Agile Product Creation Process (e.g., Scrum)

Offer

Safir offers you the option for both a permanent contract or a freelance framework agreement for the mission period.

Duration: 100 man-days (with possible extension)

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